New Product Commercialization Manager
Tacoma, WA$130k - $165kFull-timePosted 3mo ago
About the role
Leads development and commercialization of new seafood products, serving as the bridge between commercial opportunities and operational execution to ensure products are feasible, scalable, and financially viable.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and commercialization of new seafood and value-added food products
- Partner closely with Sales teams to evaluate customer requests, market opportunities, and product feasibility
- Build detailed product cost models including raw materials, labor, packaging, and operational inputs
- Conduct yield testing and production analysis to validate profitability and manufacturing efficiency
- Research, source, and develop packaging solutions that support operational scalability and customer requirements
- Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate packaging specifications, pricing, and material options
- Develop technical specifications, SOPs, product data sheets, and production documentation
- Coordinate product trials, sample runs, and first-production validations with plant operations teams
- Work directly with Processing and Operations teams to define scalable manufacturing processes
- Partner with Procurement teams to establish technical specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
- Support Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and operational standards
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on yield optimization, cost management, and operational efficiency
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in New Product Development, commercialization, or food manufacturing environments
- Strong understanding of food production processes, product costing, and yield analysis
- Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency
- Ability to balance commercial needs with operational realities and profitability targets
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Clear communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing and operational environments
Skills
Required:New Product DevelopmentProduct CostingYield Analysis
Nice to have:Packaging Development
Last updated Sep 15, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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