Innovation Development & Commercialization Manager

Pabst Brewing Company•San Antonio, TX

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role sits at the intersection of innovation, operations, quality, and commercialization; helping turn new product ideas into scalable, high-quality products that show up successfully in-market. From pilot production to full-scale manufacturing, you’ll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to move projects from concept to reality. We’re looking for someone who’s collaborative, technically minded, highly organized, and excited by the challenge of building and improving products in a fast-moving beverage environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Brewing Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field
5+ years of experience in beverage, brewing, food manufacturing, product development, commercialization, or quality operations
Strong understanding of beverage manufacturing, commercialization workflows, and quality systems
Experience managing cross-functional projects in manufacturing or CPG environments
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting tools

Nice To Haves

Experience in alcoholic beverage, brewing, RTD, energy drink, or functional beverage categories preferred
Familiarity with co-manufacturing environments, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Partner closely with Innovation teams to support development and commercialization of new beverage products
Lead commercialization efforts from bench development through pilot production and full-scale manufacturing
Collaborate with manufacturing partners to develop scalable and operationally sound production processes
Coordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, and Finance
Support formulation reviews, ingredient validation, process design, and scale-up activities
Manage timelines, milestones, launch readiness, and commercialization risk assessments
Troubleshoot manufacturing challenges and identify opportunities to improve product consistency and operational efficiency
Ensure product specifications, process parameters, and manufacturing requirements are clearly documented and communicated
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing capability, commercialization efficiency, and innovation execution
Evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities to support future growth
Partner with Quality teams to investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer concerns
Support product optimization efforts related to performance, shelf stability, and manufacturing efficiency
Participate in plant trials, technical reviews, and manufacturing assessments at partner facilities as needed