Commercialization Specialist - Food MFG

Taylor Farms•Tolleson, AZ

7d•$50,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercialization Specialist supports the R&D Chef and Project Managers in moving new deli products and programs from concept to launch. The role coordinates day-to-day launch tasks across R&D, sales, operations, quality, and supply chain; maintains accurate project documentation and timelines; and helps ensure launches meet food safety, quality, and customer requirements. It is a hands-on, detail-driven position in a fast-paced fresh and prepared foods environment with tight shelf-life demands. The work combines office and production-floor responsibilities. Production-floor work may involve cold (34–40°F), wet, and noisy conditions, and requires wearing PPE and following GMPs. The role may require early mornings, evenings, or weekends to support trials and launches.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Supply Chain, Culinary, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; listed as preferred.
1–3 years of experience in commercialization, product development, project coordination, quality assurance, plant operations, or a related role; preferably in food manufacturing or consumer packaged goods.
Working knowledge of food safety and regulatory requirements, including FSMA, HACCP, and SQF, and food labeling; listed as preferred.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy, especially with specifications, labels, and data.
Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Clear written and verbal communication skills and comfort working with all levels of the organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Initiative, problem-solving ability, proactive communication, effective stakeholder management, and adaptability to changing priorities.
Ability to stand and walk for long periods during trials and production runs, and lift up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work in production-floor conditions that may be cold (34–40°F), wet, and noisy, while wearing required PPE and following GMPs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ERP systems such as D365 and customer item-setup portals.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.

Responsibilities

Complete assigned commercialization tasks for new and existing items, including item setup, specifications, bills of materials, and label requests.
Coordinate and help run plant trials and first production runs with R&D, operations, and quality; document results and follow up on open items.
Maintain project trackers and timelines, monitor milestones, and flag at-risk items to the Commercialization Manager early.
Serve as a day-to-day point of contact between R&D, sales, operations, quality, purchasing, and supply chain to keep launch handoffs on track.
Prepare launch materials such as job aids and item workbooks, ensuring they are accurate and complete.
Assist in verifying specifications, ingredient statements, allergen declarations, nutrition facts, and labels for accuracy and compliance with regulatory and customer requirements before submission.
Gather available ingredient and packaging inputs to support product launch costing and identify possible savings.
Prepare post-launch reports and data summaries, and help train plant operations teams on new items.
Assist with running shelf-life studies.
Follow food safety, GMP, and safety policies, and support FSMA, HACCP, and SQF requirements.