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About the Role

Vale is seeking a Product Development & Category Manager to own the end-to-end product development pipeline, acting as the liaison between Marketing, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality, and external suppliers. This role ensures timely product launches, complete regulatory deliverables, accurate product information, and stakeholder alignment throughout commercialization. The ideal candidate is a blend of project manager, product developer, food scientist, and operator, adept at building systems, focusing on details, and transforming ideas into successful products.

Responsibilities

Own the complete product development lifecycle from concept through commercialization.
Build and maintain product development timelines, launch calendars, and project trackers.
Coordinate all cross-functional deliverables to ensure launches stay on schedule.
Identify project risks early and proactively resolve bottlenecks.
Lead recurring cross-functional product development meetings.
Translate product concepts into commercially viable products in partnership with Marketing.
Coordinate formulation development with manufacturing partners.
Manage product sampling, revisions, testing, approvals, and commercialization.
Oversee pilot runs, production trials, and first production approvals.
Support continuous improvement of existing products based on customer feedback and manufacturing learnings.
Evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, and product opportunities.
Maintain and own all product documentation including product specifications, ingredient lists, formulas, packaging specs, nutrition information, UPCs, case pack information, product dimensions, shipping specifications, manufacturing documentation, and product launch checklists.
Manage sample requests and approvals.
Track ingredient changes and packaging updates.
Provide accurate product information, ingredient education, claims support, product launch timelines, packaging approvals, product photography samples, website product specifications, retailer documentation, and sales sheets and specification documents to Marketing.
Build scalable systems for product development.
Improve documentation processes.
Standardize launch workflows.
Develop SOPs across commercialization.
Continuously optimize cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition, or related field.
3–6 years of experience in food product development, commercialization, or CPG.
Experience working with co-manufacturers or food manufacturing facilities.
Experience with packaging development and print production.
Knowledge of food regulations, ingredient specifications, and quality systems.
Exceptional project management and organizational skills.
Ability to manage multiple product launches simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills with both technical and creative teams.
Strong attention to detail.

Skills

Project management
Product development
Food science
Operations
Cross-functional coordination
Formulation development
Product sampling
Product testing
Pilot runs
Production trials
Continuous improvement
Ingredient evaluation
Supplier evaluation
Product documentation
Product specifications
Ingredient lists
Formulas
Packaging specifications
Nutrition information
UPCs
Case pack information
Product dimensions
Shipping specifications
Manufacturing documentation
Product launch checklists
Marketing support
Claims support
Packaging approvals
Website product specifications
Retailer documentation
Sales sheets
Specification documents
Process improvement
System building
Documentation process improvement
Workflow standardization
SOP development
Cross-functional collaboration optimization

Experience Level

3-6 years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Nutrition, or related field

Benefits

Company funded Orca card
Company equity
Medical, Dental, and Vision
Unlimited matcha

About the Company

Vale is on a mission to make exceptional matcha simple.
We believe premium matcha shouldn't require complicated preparation or years of experience to enjoy.
Through thoughtfully designed products, beautiful packaging, and uncompromising quality, we're redefining how people experience matcha every day.
As we continue to grow, we're looking for someone who thrives in bringing products to life—from the first idea through launch and into ongoing optimization.