Food Production Technologist

The Food Production Technologist at FreshRealm is responsible for managing the process of launching new products within the critical path timelines. They ensure accurate specifications, artwork, and system labeling, and work closely with Operations, Quality, and Supply Chain. The ideal candidate for this role has a background in chilled food manufacturing and experience in project commercialization, preferably in a fast-paced, short shelf life environment.

• Assist and manage the commercialization of new products, product changes, and major cost savings and process change through the activities of a cross functional team
• Communicate progress and flag delays in timelines by understanding the critical path of the project at hand
• Execute launches as indicated by the commercialization roadmap
• Plan and schedule project timelines for each product launch project
• Proactively communicate any changes in the internal commercialization processes to product management/business development
• Work closely with Business Development, Quality, and Operations to define deliverables
• Define escalation process
• Performs other duties as necessary

• Must have a CHILLED FOOD background in a food manufacturing environment
• A minimum of (2-3) years experience in a Project Commercialization role, preferably in a chilled food, short shelf life environment within a fast-paced environment.

• Competitive salary and compensation package
• Opportunity to work with leading Grocery, Convenience, and Omni channel retailers
• Focus on fresh meals and revolutionizing the industry
• Passionate and dedicated team
• Opportunity for growth and leadership
• Entrepreneurial environment
• Collaboration with industry leaders
• Strong emphasis on service, quality, and consistency
• Opportunity to make a positive impact on the ritual of "connecting through meals"
• Work with a cross-functional team
• Clear and consistent communication with key internal partners
• Travel opportunities to various FreshRealm locations
• Work in both production room and office environment
• Opportunity for continuous improvement
• Strong plant/operational knowledge preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field required
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident status required for work authorization