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Lead Innovation • Build Brands • Drive Growth

Join an established food manufacturer as they launch an exciting new retail brand! We're seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept to market.

This isn't just another R&D role - you'd be building a brand from the ground up and competing directly with industry giants like Purdue, Tyson, and Pilgrim's.

About the Company:

• Largest employer in the region
• Top 5 producer of school lunch programs nationally
• Top 20 manufacturing company in the state
• You'd lead the nationwide product launch and transformation

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute retail branding strategies for our new consumer brand
• Lead R&D initiatives in our culinary/laboratory setting
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams on market expansion
• Manage the commercialization process from bench to shelf
• Conduct customer presentations and drive product development

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food/general manufacturing
• R&D and laboratory experience
• QA knowledge and food safety understanding (HACCP, GMP, SQF)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Understanding of the bench sample process
• Full knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and conduct customer presentations
• Maintaining a culinary/R&D lab.
• Knowledge of retail sales is a plus!

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $0,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k with 4% match
• HSA with 1,000 annual company contribution
• Strong company culture based on Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
• Growth opportunities into sales, customer service, or department head roles
• Family-like environment with engaged ownership

Location: On-site position with minimal travel (
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply Now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at for immediate consideration.

keywords:Keywords: Product Development, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization,Branding,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Great company. Great people. Great opportunities.

If you'd like the chance to make your mark with the world's largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals!

The Product Development Manager acts as a single point of contact for evolving Temporary Structures products and services, leading projects to determine the validity of business adjacencies and establish new processes. They are a subject matter expert for the Temporary Structures business line, providing training and support for internal United Rentals employees, and probable delivery of solutions to customers who seek efficiency within their operations. The purpose of the position is to drive incremental profitable revenue for the Company within all assigned areas, potentially including target accounts, while driving customer engagement in order to support and solidify, customer relationships. In addition, the Product Development Manager will be asked to work closely with District and Branch operations and sales leaders in promoting the full Temporary Structures service offering.

What you'll do:

* Target and focus on the development of the Temporary Structures product and service offerings within an assigned District. Work with applicable internal team(s) members to develop operational efficiencies and drive incremental Temporary Structures revenue.


* Potentially provide project management oversight for high-profile opportunities on key projects.


* Develop a plan to deploy additional assets on hi-rail setups.


* Assist DM in developing & conducting training for operations staff, focusing on product familiarization.


* Assist and coordinate with DM in Fleet planning activities and order fulfillment.


* Assist with purchasing and procurement.


* Develop Temporary Structures location processes and create consistency. Coach other leaders within the district on best practices.


* Conduct In-service and Installer familiarization on-site as needed.



Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of experience and education


* 10+ years' sales/operations experience, preferably in branch or sales management, and with large

Job Description

Lead Innovation • Build Brands • Drive Growth

Join an established food manufacturer as they launch an exciting new retail brand! We're seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept to market.

This isn't just another R&D role - you'd be building a brand from the ground up and competing directly with industry giants like Purdue, Tyson, and Pilgrim's.

About the Company:

• Largest employer in the region
• Top 5 producer of school lunch programs nationally
• Top 20 manufacturing company in the state
• You'd lead the nationwide product launch and transformation

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute retail branding strategies for our new consumer brand
• Lead R&D initiatives in our culinary/laboratory setting
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams on market expansion
• Manage the commercialization process from bench to shelf
• Conduct customer presentations and drive product development

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food/general manufacturing
• R&D and laboratory experience
• QA knowledge and food safety understanding (HACCP, GMP, SQF)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Understanding of the bench sample process
• Full knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and conduct customer presentations
• Maintaining a culinary/R&D lab.
• Knowledge of retail sales is a plus!

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $0,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k with 4% match
• HSA with 1,000 annual company contribution
• Strong company culture based on Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
• Growth opportunities into sales, customer service, or department head roles
• Family-like environment with engaged ownership

Location: On-site position with minimal travel (
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply Now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at for immediate consideration.

keywords:Keywords: Product Development, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization,Branding,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Description

Lead Innovation • Build Brands • Drive Growth

Join an established food manufacturer as they launch an exciting new retail brand! We're seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept to market.

This isn't just another R&D role - you'd be building a brand from the ground up and competing directly with industry giants like Purdue, Tyson, and Pilgrim's.

About the Company:

• Largest employer in the region
• Top 5 producer of school lunch programs nationally
• Top 20 manufacturing company in the state
• You'd lead the nationwide product launch and transformation

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute retail branding strategies for our new consumer brand
• Lead R&D initiatives in our culinary/laboratory setting
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams on market expansion
• Manage the commercialization process from bench to shelf
• Conduct customer presentations and drive product development

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food/general manufacturing
• R&D and laboratory experience
• QA knowledge and food safety understanding (HACCP, GMP, SQF)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Understanding of the bench sample process
• Full knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and conduct customer presentations
• Maintaining a culinary/R&D lab.
• Knowledge of retail sales is a plus!

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $0,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k with 4% match
• HSA with 1,000 annual company contribution
• Strong company culture based on Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
• Growth opportunities into sales, customer service, or department head roles
• Family-like environment with engaged ownership

Location: On-site position with minimal travel (
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply Now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at for immediate consideration.

keywords:Keywords: Product Development, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization,Branding,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Description

Lead Innovation • Build Brands • Drive Growth

Join an established food manufacturer as they launch an exciting new retail brand! We're seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept to market.

This isn't just another R&D role - you'd be building a brand from the ground up and competing directly with industry giants like Purdue, Tyson, and Pilgrim's.

About the Company:

• Largest employer in the region
• Top 5 producer of school lunch programs nationally
• Top 20 manufacturing company in the state
• You'd lead the nationwide product launch and transformation

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute retail branding strategies for our new consumer brand
• Lead R&D initiatives in our culinary/laboratory setting
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams on market expansion
• Manage the commercialization process from bench to shelf
• Conduct customer presentations and drive product development

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food/general manufacturing
• R&D and laboratory experience
• QA knowledge and food safety understanding (HACCP, GMP, SQF)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Understanding of the bench sample process
• Full knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and conduct customer presentations
• Maintaining a culinary/R&D lab.
• Knowledge of retail sales is a plus!

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $0,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k with 4% match
• HSA with 1,000 annual company contribution
• Strong company culture based on Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
• Growth opportunities into sales, customer service, or department head roles
• Family-like environment with engaged ownership

Location: On-site position with minimal travel (
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply Now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at for immediate consideration.

keywords:Keywords: Product Development, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization,Branding,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

Job Description

Lead Innovation • Build Brands • Drive Growth

Join an established food manufacturer as they launch an exciting new retail brand! We're seeking a Product Development Manager to lead innovation from concept to market.

This isn't just another R&D role - you'd be building a brand from the ground up and competing directly with industry giants like Purdue, Tyson, and Pilgrim's.

About the Company:

• Largest employer in the region
• Top 5 producer of school lunch programs nationally
• Top 20 manufacturing company in the state
• You'd lead the nationwide product launch and transformation

What You'll Do:

• Develop and execute retail branding strategies for our new consumer brand
• Lead R&D initiatives in our culinary/laboratory setting
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams on market expansion
• Manage the commercialization process from bench to shelf
• Conduct customer presentations and drive product development

What We're Looking For:

• 3-5 years in poultry manufacturing (preferred) or food/general manufacturing
• R&D and laboratory experience
• QA knowledge and food safety understanding (HACCP, GMP, SQF)
• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Understanding of the bench sample process
• Full knowledge of the commercialization process.
• Ability to organize and conduct customer presentations
• Maintaining a culinary/R&D lab.
• Knowledge of retail sales is a plus!

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Competitive salary: $70,000 - $0,000 + bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401k with 4% match
• HSA with 1,000 annual company contribution
• Strong company culture based on Trust, Growth, and Collaboration
• Growth opportunities into sales, customer service, or department head roles
• Family-like environment with engaged ownership

Location: On-site position with minimal travel (
This is a confidential search. Company details will be shared with qualified candidates.

Apply Now! Send your resume and availability to Tanya Allison at for immediate consideration.

keywords:Keywords: Product Development, Food Science, Product Development, Research and Development, Culinary R&D, Food Safety (HACCP, SQF), Poultry Manufacturing, Brand Development, Commercialization,Branding,

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

About cocokind

cocokind is a community-first beauty company on a mission to challenge industry norms. We create clean, effective, and affordable skincare and beauty products with a deep commitment to sustainability, transparency, and inclusivity. Our products are formulated with sensitive skin in mind, and we always invest in what matters most: formulas that work, not flashy packaging.

We're a fast-moving, collaborative, and passionate team that values authenticity, creativity, and community. If you're energized by disrupting outdated standards and want to help define the future of inclusive, skincare-forward beauty, we want to meet you.

Sample press:

• The Bold Glamour Filter Inspired cocokind's New Campaign (Glossy)
• cocokind's Priscilla Tsai is Challenging the Beauty Industry's Messaging (PureWow)
• I Was Shocked by How Buttery Soft My Skin Felt After Using This Serum (InStyle)
• Secrets of Scaling: How the Founder of cocokind Doubled Down on Vulnerability (Forbes)

The Role

cocokind is seeking a Product Development Manager to play a critical role in managing and executing the product development process for innovative skincare and beauty projects, ensuring seamless execution from concept to market. This role will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, operations, regulatory, and external manufacturing partners. The Product Development Manager will oversee all phases of product development, drive creative and technical innovations, and manage timelines and deliverables to ensure the highest product standards and market success.

This is a critical and hands-on role for someone who brings deep skincare formulation and color expertise and thrives in a nimble, startup environment. Our ideal candidate is obsessed with ingredient performance, passionate about inclusive product development, and fluent in both skincare and color formulation.

This role will report to cocokind's VP of Product Development, Mimi Lu. This is a hybrid role based in San Francisco, with in-office presence required two days a week.

What You'll Do

• Lead end-to-end product development for skincare and color products, including line extensions, tech transfers, and first-to-brand innovations.
• Manage external labs and contract manufacturers, coordinating submissions, timelines, and technical feedback. Serve as the main point of contact to ensure progress, maintain quality standards, and keep development efforts on time and aligned with brand strategy.
• Manage multiple concurrent product development projects, ensuring critical deadlines, regulatory standards, and cost parameters are met. Drive clarity across cross-functional teams and external partners, proactively identifying risks and tradeoffs while maintaining momentum toward launch. Track and enforce key development milestones with precision, and problem-solve in real time to uphold our high bar for quality and performance.
• Stay ahead of the curve by tracking ingredient innovations, competitor launches, and beauty trends. Conduct in-depth market research and synthesize findings to guide product ideas and shape differentiation.
• Develop thoughtful, inclusive beauty stories and product lineups that align with cocokind's business objectives and brand vision. Collaborate cross-functionally to craft category strategies rooted in performance, accessibility, and innovation. Lead the creation and presentation of compelling product and shade proposals to executive leadership and key stakeholders to inform product decisions and go-to-market planning.
• Oversee formula submissions, track performance and ingredient evaluations, and relay critical feedback between internal teams and external partners, ensuring all feedback and redirects stay on track with development timelines.
• Oversee and manage all phases of product testing, including stability, compatibility, safety, efficacy, and claims testing. Ensure every product meets regulatory requirements and substantiates marketing claims.
• Design and lead internal customer test panels to generate qualitative and quantitative feedback on new and reformulated products. Coordinate sample distribution, survey creation, data analysis, and cross-functional sharing of insights to create a holistic product experience that engages new and repeat consumers.
• Partner with Marketing to help shape the voice and positioning of new launches. Ensure the product story is authentic, benefit-driven, and aligned with cocokind's tone and values.
• Support operational and marketing needs related to product samples, including coordinating lab submissions for photoshoots, retailer seeding, and campaign development.
• Maintain organized, accurate documentation throughout the development process, including formula submissions, testing results, shade callouts, and technical specs.
• Represent cocokind at industry trade shows, vendor presentations, and innovation forums as needed to deepen relationships and stay informed on the evolving product landscape.

Who You Are

• You bring 5-6 years of product development experience within the skincare and color cosmetics category, with a proven track record of launching successful products.
• You have deep knowledge of beauty formulations including skincare, color, ingredient functionality, and the end-to-end development cycle.
• You're skilled in shade development and color direction, with lengthy experience in color matching and giving shade re-directs, especially within complexion. Color theory knowledge is a plus.
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a keen eye for detail and grammar, and the ability to adapt to different brand tones.
• You're hyper-organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure, which allows you to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• You're open to wearing many hats, which allows you to learn and grow within the organization. You have a 'no task is too small' spirit!
• You resonate with cocokind's values of inclusivity, sustainability, transparency, and community.
• You're energized by purpose, driven by impact, and motivated by the opportunity to build something meaningful in a close-knit, values-led team.

Core Competencies

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple complex projects and timelines with precision.
• Proactive self-starter who takes initiative, prioritizes effectively, and thrives in both independent and collaborative work.
• Creative problem-solver with a strong ability to develop thoughtful, consumer-first solutions to product development challenges.
• Clear and confident communicator with strong influencing skills and the ability to collaborate seamlessly across cross-functional and hybrid teams.
• Agile and adaptable in a fast-paced environment, maintaining a calm, solution-oriented approach under pressure.
• Experienced in building and managing productive relationships with both domestic and international vendors and manufacturers.
• Results-oriented with a growth mindset and uncompromising standards for quality, performance, and execution.
• Passionate about building brands and delivering impactful consumer products that reflect cocokind's values of inclusivity, transparency, and care.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive Salary (DOE)
• Performance-based bonus
• Unlimited flexible time-off policy
• $500 remote office set-up stipend
• Full healthcare, vision, and dental plan
• Healthcare and dependent care FSA
• Employee life insurance
• 401K plan
• $0,000 Lifetime Fertility & Family Building Program
• 50/month wellness budget
• 75/month remote work budget
• Employee + Family and friends discount

Why cocokind

At cocokind, we do things differently, and we do them with heart. From challenging outdated beauty standards to creating formulas people can trust, we're here to raise the bar. We value transparency over perfection, care over clout, and purpose over ego. If you're looking to do meaningful work in a fast-paced, mission-led environment, you'll fit right in.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

Title: Product Development Manager

Payroll Title: Product Manager

Division & Department: Education Platform Development

Status: Full-Time Exempt

Reports to: Manager of Product Management

Location: Remote - Anywhere in the contiguous US

Compensation: Anticipated compensation for this position is $106,935 - $125,726*.

Job Summary

As a Product Development Manager at FranklinCovey, you'll serve as the critical link between our platform and content teams-owning the scope, design, implementation, and optimization of scalable technical solutions that align with our product strategy. This highly cross-functional role blends strategic product thinking with operational execution, helping ensure that our products are built, launched, and maintained with clarity and precision. You're a detail-oriented, systems-minded problem solver with a passion for building clarity between business goals and technical implementation. You're comfortable toggling between strategic discussions and tactical execution, and you thrive in cross-functional environments.

Essential Job Functions

Strategic Planning

* Collaborate with stakeholders to contribute to strategic product roadmaps.
* Design and prototype potential solutions for business need.
* Determine how to best implement improvements to the design of a product while suggesting ways to cope with limitations of features in current versions.
* Work with cross-functional teams to plan launch strategies for new and existing products.
* Work with management to launch products on time and within budget.
* Analyze existing workflows, identify areas for improvement, and document processes.

Product Development & Execution

* Analyze information from various sources and stakeholders using a range of approaches that determine how to change, save or improve existing products.
* Elicit and document detailed business requirements for new and enhanced products.
* Conduct stakeholder and user persona interviews.
* Track requirements from conception to release with cross-functional teams and project managers.
* Monitor and assess product performance by making recommendations for future improvements using your unique and proven understanding of balancing business needs with customer needs.
* Outline dashboard requirements for internally tracking the success of post-released products.
* Provide ongoing support to internal teams and users of implemented solutions, addressing issues and ensuring smooth operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Communication

* Work closely with Content, UX, Engineering, QA, Support and other teams to ensure a cohesive approach to product development.
* Pose questions effectively and lead others effectively to achieve goals by suggesting changes to a product and explaining how they may help the business.
* Effectively communicate with and manage expectations of stakeholders and all internal groups during the product build by maintaining timelines and providing status updates.
* Work closely with launch teams to create internal and external training for release.
* Effectively share information with all involved parties of the product lifecycle: verbally, written, or by team presentation.

Basic Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in business administration, product development, computer science, engineering, or a related field
* 5+ years of experience in product operations, technical product management, technical program management or business analysis

Preferred Skills & Experience

* Strong understanding of product architecture, content delivery systems, and/or digital learning tools
* Proven ability to gather and document business requirements and translate them into technical specifications
* Experience managing product lifecycles and collaborating with engineering, design, and content teams
* Exceptional written and verbal communication skills-able to distill complexity into simplicity
* Experience in software and web development, edtech, content platforms, or professional learning products
* Familiarity with Ruby on Rails or MVC coding languages
* Strong understanding of API's and system integrations
* Familiarity with IOS and Android development

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA, employee stock purchasing program, 401(k), paid time off, holiday pay, and more. Please visit for details.

* Actual offer may be outside of this prediction and will be determined by education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as geographic location, internal equity and alignment with market data.

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