New Product Development Manager

About the role

This role leads the development and commercialization of new seafood products across Seremoni Seafood’s operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and commercialization of new seafood and value-added food products
• Partner closely with Sales teams to evaluate customer requests, market opportunities, and product feasibility
• Build detailed product cost models including raw materials, labor, packaging, and operational inputs
• Conduct yield testing and production analysis to validate profitability and manufacturing efficiency
• Research, source, and develop packaging solutions that support operational scalability and customer requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate packaging specifications, pricing, and material options
• Develop technical specifications, SOPs, product data sheets, and production documentation
• Cook up product trials, sample runs, and first-production validations with plant operations teams
• Work directly with Processing and Operations teams to define scalable manufacturing processes
• Partner with Procurement teams to establish technical specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
• Support Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and operational standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on yield optimization, cost management, and operational efficiency

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in New Product Development, commercialization, or food manufacturing environments
• Strong understanding of food production processes, product costing, and yield analysis
• Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency
• Able to balance commercial needs with operational realities and profitability targets
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Clear communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work in fast-paced manufacturing and operational environments

Qualifications

• Seafood, protein, or food CPG manufacturing environments
• Packaging development and supplier negotiations
• Retail, foodservice, or private-label product development
• HACCP, FDA, USDA, or SQF-regulated production environments
• ERP systems, commercialization workflows, or specification management systems
• Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency