Shake Shack · 17 hours ago
Commercialization Manager
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expShake Shack is one of the fastest-growing hospitality brands, committed to crafting unforgettable experiences for its guests. The Commercialization Manager is responsible for leading product development and optimization projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure products meet technical and operational requirements.
Hospitality
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end commercialization projects for new products, line extensions, and reformulations
Act as the primary project manager for commercialization timelines, deliverables, and cross-functional alignment
Collaborate with external manufacturing partners and suppliers to develop and validate formulations, ensuring product parity to internal specifications and benchmarks
Identify and execute opportunities for cost optimization, ingredient substitution, or packaging improvements without compromising quality or customer expectations
Ensure supply continuity through proactive engagement with suppliers on capacity planning, scale-up readiness, and risk mitigation strategies
Coordinate and lead plant trials, first productions, and technical hand-offs between R&D, FSQA, and operations
Maintain accurate documentation, including BOMs, product specifications, project trackers, and post-launch evaluations
Monitor and report on key metrics such as time to market, cost savings, and supply reliability
Support continuous improvement of commercialization processes and stage-gate discipline
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree - required
Food Science or Food Technology
4-6 years
Preferred
2-4 years food product development in chain restaurant or manufacturing setting preferred
Benefits
Weekly Pay and Performance bonuses
Shake Shack Meal Discounts
Exclusive corporate discounts for travel, electronics, wellness, leisure activities and more
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance
401k Plan with Company Match
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Access to Employee Assistance Program on Day 1
Pre-Tax Commuter and Parking Benefits
Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Development and Growth Opportunities
Company
Shake Shack
Shake Shack sprouted from a hot dog cart in Madison Square Park (NYC) to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy’s first art installation.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Katherine Fogertey
Chief Financial Officer
Allison Zacher
Senior People Practices Partner
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