Commercialization Manager

About Ready Foods

Ready Foods is a Denver-based, family-owned food manufacturer on a transformation journey. While rooted in more than five decades of manufacturing excellence, we are building the next generation of food manufacturing by combining Lean principles, Industry 4.0 technologies, digital transformation and systems thinking. Across our 4 Denver facilities, we are creating a connected enterprise that leverages data, automation, continuous improvement and employee expertise to drive better decisions and better outcomes. Our culture is built on respect for people, operational excellence, learning, collaboration and a relentless pursuit of improvement. We are looking for individuals who want to help shape the future of manufacturing while making a meaningful impact on our customers, employees, and community.

About the Role

Ready Foods is looking for a Commercialization Manager to lead the successful launch of new products from concept through full-scale production. This role ensures innovation transitions smoothly into operations and brings products to market efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You’ll serve as the key connector across R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance and Food Safety & Quality, driving alignment and disciplined execution across our commercialization pipeline.

Responsibilities include:

Own the Commercialization Process

• Lead stage-gate commercialization for new products, line extensions, and LTOs
• Ensure all product specs and documentation are complete and production-ready

Drive Cross-Functional Execution

• Align R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Finance, and FSQA
• Lead project meetings, manage timelines, and resolve risks

Manage Projects & Pipeline

• Oversee multiple commercialization initiatives from concept to launch
• Prioritize work based on business impact and strategic alignment
• Provide clear project updates to leadership

Lead Scale-Up & Production Readiness

• Manage plant trials, process validation, and scale-up efforts
• Identify and resolve issues before and during production
• Support key production runs to ensure successful execution

Improve Systems & Processes

• Strengthen commercialization tools, workflows, and governance
• Support PLM/data systems and improve process efficiency

Requirements Include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Business or related field (MBA preferred)
• 5–8 years of experience in commercialization, project management, or operations within food/CPG manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional product launches
• Hands-on experience with plant trials and production scale-up
• Strong understanding of stage-gate commercialization processes
• Experience with ERP/PLM systems and project tools (PMP a plus)

Key Skills:

• Influencing without direct authority
• Strong organization and execution discipline
• Clear, effective communication
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment