San Antonio, TX30+ days ago
Management / Project Management: - Independently learns / participates in all product development and maintenance activities related to specific categories assigned with Manager & Product Development Manager (PDM) trainers - Manages key product and packaging initiatives and strategies to execute against realistic, deliverable timelines with cross-functional stakeholders - Participates in / learns processes to understand market trends, product development practices, product evaluations, specification documentation, and ingredient and nutrition disciplines of assigned categories in conjunction with PDM trainer and Manager - Contributes to category 5-year planning - Learns / participates in decision-making on competitive analysis and evaluations, project planning, product development, analytical testing, manufacturing, and related maintenance with PDM trainer and Manager - Individually manages product development for select categories; may work with / support PDMs on projects - Works collaboratively with QA, Procurement, CIC, OBMs, Regulatory, Self-Manufacturing, Global Sourcing, Culinary / R&D Chefs, suppliers, etc. - Strong working knowledge of consumer trends, how to identify / define key product quality and sensory attributes, product development, and production and process management - Strong verbal / written communication and presentation skills - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - Strong negotiating and influencing skills - Proficiency in MS Office applications - Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines, and shift focus between tasks; attention to detail - Ability to communicate / navigate at all company levels - Ability to collaborate / solve problems cross-functionally - Ability to work through complex issues with senior colleagues - Ability to provide proactive solutions with limited direction and input - Ability to collaborate and influence others, activities for efficiency - Initiative; willingness to take calculated risks and collaborate with key partners for alignment - Creative aptitude; a passion to work with products (food and non-food) Can you.