Sevillo Fine Foods · 15 hours ago
R&D Commercialization Manager
West Jordan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSevillo Fine Foods, now part of Woodland Gourmet, specializes in premium, custom-crafted food solutions. The R&D Commercialization Manager is responsible for leading product development from ideation to commercialization, ensuring the successful launch of innovative products while collaborating with various teams to meet customer needs.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end product development from ideation, formulation, and benchtop creation to full-scale commercialization
Product development within Sevillo, Woodland Gourmet and Idan product categories, aligned with customer and market trends
Collaborate with flavor houses and ingredient suppliers to craft innovative, on-trend flavor profiles
Stay current on food trends, consumer preferences, and emerging technologies to identify new product opportunities
Generate and refine prototypes to support internal reviews and customer presentations
Manage all aspects of commercialization including formulation, ingredient approvals, process development, shelf-life, packaging, and specification creation
Oversee and support plant trials, production start-ups, and early runs to ensure product quality, sensory expectations, and consistency
Conduct feasibility assessments, scale-up evaluations, shelf-life testing, labeling verification, and specification development
Ensure seamless transition of new concepts into production by managing risk, driving problem resolution, and ensuring cross-functional alignment
Lead multiple development and commercialization projects, ensuring milestones, deliverables, and timelines are met
Scope projects accurately, plan and execute experiments, analyze results, and document findings with technical recommendations
Maintain project updates, technical documentation, and customer communication through appropriate systems and portals
Serve as a technical liaison between R&D, Culinary, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Quality, Procurement, and customers
Partner directly with customers to understand their needs, present solutions, and guide formula revisions through to approval
Communicate formula changes, ingredient substitutions, and technical updates in writing and in meetings
Ensure accurate and timely communication of technical data, launch status, and project progress to all stakeholders
Ensure all products meet regulatory, food safety (SQF, HACCP), labeling, and customer-specific requirements
Support continuous improvement of existing formulas to enhance food safety, product quality, efficiency, and yields
Maintain documentation for formulations, SOPs, specs, nutrition panels, and labeling requirements
Participate in HACCP and food safety teams and comply with GMPs and all workplace safety procedures
Act as a technical subject matter expert on product formulation, ingredient functionality, and process optimization
Provide technical support to foodservice, retail, and industrial customers, as well as internal departments
Assist in training team members and supporting the organization and maintenance of the test kitchen
Maintain working knowledge of production equipment, processing systems, and company capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related field
Minimum 10+ years of direct experience in food product development and commercialization with food service channel experience focused on collaborating with restaurant chain R&D and culinary teams
Experience working in manufacturing factories, R&D labs, & pilot plants
Experience in products with a wide variety of applications
Strong understanding of food processing, packaging, shelf-life, and regulatory requirements (FDA, USDA)
Technical experience in elevating product differentiation through flavors
Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, ERP systems, and strong math skills
Exceptional verbal, written, and presentation skills; able to influence and collaborate across teams and with customers
Proven ability to lead multiple R&D projects simultaneously, delivering on time, within budget, and aligned with customer objectives
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with a high attention to detail and a sense of urgency
Experience in custom product innovation, including sauce, fire roasting, slow roasting, dry ingredient blending, formulation, and manufacturing processes
Deep understanding of ingredient functionality (e.g., flavors, stabilizers, emulsifiers) and regulatory requirements including food safety and labeling
Adept at translating culinary trends and customer insights into commercially viable solutions
Collaborative and resourceful team player who balances ownership with cross-functional teamwork
Passionate about food and culinary innovation, with a drive for continuous improvement in quality and efficiency
Able to lift/move up to 50 lbs
Comfortable standing for extended periods and working in manufacturing environments, including cold storage areas
Ability to wear required PPE, including hair nets, gloves, and protective footwear
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish
HACCP certified (or willing to complete within 90 days)
Company
Sevillo Fine Foods
Sevillo Fine Foods manufactures food of artisan vegetables, fruits, condiments, and sauces for foodservice and retail industries.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2025-03-06Acquired
Leadership Team
Boyce Sanderson
COO & CFO
Recent News
Columbia West
2025-05-04
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