Product Manager/Product Evaluator II_USA

About the role

Position purpose: Provides technical support for all food product development activities, with high emphasis on documentation, record keeping, reporting, sample storage, and sample demonstration preparation. The role supports strategic work by managing product samples and specifications.

Location: 6511 Golden Gate Drive, Dublin, CA 94568.

Work schedule: Onsite up to 5 days per week.

Work environment: Mix of office space, lab, kitchen, and warehouse.

Assignment extension: Possible.

Conversion to full‑time employment: Not possible.

Work authorization: Candidates must have full work authorization; limited authorization not accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Development Managers by managing documentation and new food product demonstrations across multiple categories.
• Receive, log, label, and store food product sample submissions; maintain inventory management system of product samples.
• Plan set‑up, clean‑up, and assist with product evaluations/cuttings as assigned; participate in cuttings and evaluate organoleptic quality of products as required.
• Create and distribute demonstration reports to cross‑functional team.
• Execute product sample testing as appropriate per category (e.g., pH, viscosity, texture analyzer, etc.).
• Create, update, review, and manage product files for finished product specifications in Albertsons internal specifications database system, including NLEA and ingredient statements, based on input and collaboration with supervisor, supplier, and cross‑functional team members; route specifications for approval.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or a similar discipline preferred.
• At least 7‑9 years of experience in a lab, manufacturing, or production facility plus the education listed above.
• Thorough knowledge of food manufacturing equipment, food preparation, ingredient functionality, product formulations, and sensory evaluation procedures.
• Thorough understanding of food safety and microbiology.
• Working knowledge of packaging technology to evaluate adequacy of packaging.
• Able to operate simple chemical and analytical tools and laboratory equipment (refractometer, pH meter, simple titrations, various measuring devices).
• Excellent time management skills, sense of urgency, and desire to complete assignments on a timely basis.

Skills

Strong documentation and record‑keeping abilities; proficiency with laboratory equipment; analytical testing; specification management; cross‑functional communication.

Pay

Maximum bill rate: ***/hour. Maximum submission rate for this role: ***.

Schedule

Onsite work up to 5 days per week.