Commercialization ManagerFrozen Italian Foods – Garden City, New York |
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* Category: Marketing/R&D/Operations
* Location:Garden City, New York
* Relocation: No, Local Candidates
* Salary Range: 110K-150K plus bonus
Summary
Commercialization Manager – Pasta/Bakery
Our client is a national leader in food manufacturing segment and specialize in creating value added Pasta and Sauces items sold nationwide. Due to a recent structural change, they are looking to hire an experienced Commercialization Manager to be based in Queens, NY
The Commercialization Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of product commercialization initiatives across the company’s manufacturing and distribution network. This role serves as the central point of coordination and accountability across Marketing, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and R&D to ensure new products, packaging changes, and recipe updates are delivered efficiently, on time, and in compliance with operational and regulatory requirements.
In addition to commercialization efforts, this role will drive execution of internal product-related projects and changes, ensuring consistency, alignment, and follow-through across functions.
This role will also serve as a key liaison and project lead across functions to maintain continuity, drive execution, and ensure alignment. This is a highly visible role with direct exposure to senior leadership and a meaningful impact on business performance.
Responsibilities
- Own and manage the full commercialization lifecycle from concept through launch
- Lead cross-functional project coordination across Operations, QA, Supply Chain, Marketing, and R&D
- Develop and manage project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure on-time execution
- Ensure plant readiness for launches (materials, specifications, training, and process alignment)
- Drive collaboration accountability across stakeholders and escalate risks or delays as needed
- Identify bottlenecks, gaps, and inefficiencies; implement process improvements
- Lead project management of product changes including packaging updates, recipe modifications, and item transitions
- Standardize commercialization workflows, documentation, and communication processes
- Partner with plant and corporate teams to ensure compliance with food safety, quality, and regulatory standards
Requirements
- 5–8+ years of experience in project management, product commercialization, or product lifecycle roles
- Prefer candidates with similar product experience (pasta, bakery etc)
- Experience in food manufacturing, or similar regulated production environments required
- Proven ability to manage complex, cross-functional initiatives in an operational setting
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to influence and drive outcomes without direct authority
- Proficiency with project tracking tools (e.g., Smartsheet, NetSuite), Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project), and familiarity with AI-enabled tools.
n return, they can offer a competitive base, bonus opportunity, benefits and ample opportunity for career advancement. Send your resume to: jobs@foodemployment.com