Product Introduction Manager Job at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. (Oakland)

Product Introduction Manager

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Location:
United States , Oakland

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Product Introduction Manager is responsible for managing the development and commercialization of new and revised food product projects and processes. Essential functions of this role include planning, organizing, coordinating and documenting these projects to ensure effective development and vertical startup of in-plant processes, execution of equipment and ingredient testing, and the analysis of manufacturing efficiencies.

Job Responsibility:

Develop project teams and collaborate with cross-functional teams to support company product and process launch and sustainment initiatives
Initiate, direct and manage the design, testing, development, qualification, verification and modification of products and processes from conception to implementation, while ensuring manufacturability of the concept
Communicate project status, critical path tasks, and escalate any project delays with proposed solutions to Plant Leadership team
Facilitate and evaluate project risk management, and develop teams and processes to mitigate risk (JEM)
Facilitate internal project team meetings and calls with external vendors
Escalate project issues and risks to functional and cross functional Management in a timely fashion
Create and maintain accurate product bill of materials, routings, flow charts, process control and centerline documentation for new and updated products in compliance with ISO/SQF and other applicable management systems
Evaluate current production processes, manufacturing equipment, and labor and recommend process development and efficiency improvements to R&D, Operations, and technical support teams
Collaborate with personnel across Product Introduction and other key functions (e.g., R&D, purchasing, finance, legal, product introduction teams) to ensure alignment around key business objectives
Collaborate with TPM teams to integrate projects into TPM systems (e.g., Autonomous Maintenance, Proactive Maintenance, Focused Improvement, Early Management)

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Project Management or related discipline
minimum of 2 years of experience in product management, product development, food manufacturing, or relevant field
Experience using Project Management software to build timelines and manage resources, risks, and costs
Excellent written, communication and organizational skills
Ability to achieve business results with colleagues of diverse levels, functional expertise, skills, and priorities
Must communicate with Management with timely, candid, and accurate information, options, and recommendations
Capability to juggle numerous projects at once, work well under deadline pressure, and the ability to prioritize workload against deadlines and strategic importance of programs
Willingness to travel to other facilities in support of product development, product transfer, process improvement, and cost reduction projects is required

Nice to have:

Project Management certificate is preferred
Experience in Early Management of TPM is preferred
Practical experience with managing complex, cross-functional projects specifically in Frozen Foods Industry preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 16, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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Product Introduction Manager

Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc.

Location:
United States , Oakland

Category:
Manufacturing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Nice to have:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 16, 2025

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