Product Development Specialist
Job Summary National Food Group is seeking an innovative and driven Product Development Specialist to join our Product Development team in a full-time, permanent role. This is an exciting opportunity to own the development and launch of food products that serve K-12 students across the country. You will lead assigned line extensions and new products from concept through commercialization, working closely with manufacturing partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to bring new ideas to life and continuously improve our existing portfolio. You will also be the dedicated product development partner for our Food Distribution business. The ideal candidate is passionate about food innovation, curious about consumer and market trends, and energized by turning insights into commercially successful products. You’ll leverage industry research, customer feedback, and market data to identify growth opportunities and develop products that meet the evolving needs of school nutrition programs. Success in this role requires ownership, strong collaboration skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate the technical and operational challenges of product commercialization across multiple manufacturing environments. If you enjoy solving problems, building relationships, and making a meaningful impact through food innovation, we’d love to hear from you. Key Responsibilities
Qualifications Education & Experience
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What We're Looking For
We love when our team members are happy and healthy! At National Food Group, you’ll have the following benefits and perks:
Work environment: Primarily works in a temperature-controlled office environment. Travel to manufacturing facilities is required for plant trials, which involves working on production floors, wearing required personal protective equipment, standing for extended periods, and exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels. This job requires the ability to perform duties contained in the job description for this position, including, but not limited to, the above requirements. Reasonable accommodations will be made to fulfill these requirements. The above statements generally describe the principal and essential functions of the job but should not be construed as a detailed description of all essential functions that may be inherent in the job. Equal Employment Opportunity National Food Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. *Please also include your salary requirements when submitting your resume.
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| Location | Novi, Michigan |
| Website | https://nationalfoodgroup.com/careers |
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