Product Development Supervisor

Are you a hardworking motivated self-starter with a strong desire to be part of a stable supportive fast paced team We offer opportunities for a long-term career with consistent hours and opportunity for growth.

What Ever Fresh Fruit Companyoffers!

• Monday through Friday schedule
• Dedicated Employee Development Team to assist with career growth
• Opportunities for advancement
• A leadership team that works alongside you for continued support
• Employee recognition programs

Ever Fresh Fruit Company offers employer paid:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Short-term disability
• Life insurance plan
• Vacation and sick time
• 8 paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Generous 401(k) match

About us!

We work closely with our customers to create unique flavor elements to ice cream bases and yogurt of our ingredients end up in easily recognizable brands on the store shelf as we produce for both international corporations as well as smaller localbrands. Our Research and Development is done in-house so we get to witness the whole process from ideation to creation. We support regional trade organizations source locally when appropriate and help to bring healthy food topeoples tables.

Product Development Supervisor

Department: Product Development
Location: Boring Oregon
Status: Exempt
Reports To: Sr. Product Development Manager
Supervises: Product Development Technicians and Specialists
Employee Classification: Regular Full-Time
Preferred Home Office: Oregon
Travel: 2535% (customer visits Sales/Marketing support and support of the Warren IN facility)

Job Summary

The Product Development Supervisor leads and coordinates daily product development activities from concept through commercialization. This role manages a team of product developers and technicians ensuring projects meet customer expectations regulatory requirements and company quality standards. The supervisor collaborates with cross-functional partnersincluding Operations Quality Assurance Regulatory and Marketingto drive innovation continuous improvement and effective commercialization across the product portfolio.

Experience & Education

• Bachelors degree in Food Science Chemistry or related technical field preferred
• 5 years of product development experience in the food or beverage industry
• 13 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities of the Product Development team including workload management project tracking and staff development.
• Lead formulation and prototype development for new products product improvements and cost-optimization initiatives.
• Ensure formulations meet customer specifications shelf-life expectations and regulatory and food safety requirements.
• Partner with Operations and Quality to support scale-up plant trials and product commercialization.
• Manage communication and timelines between Product Development and Sales.
• Maintain organized and accurate documentation including formulations batch sheets specifications and project summaries.
• Evaluate ingredient functionality processing parameters and sensory performance to optimize quality and efficiency.
• Support pricing and feasibility assessments for new and reformulated products.
• Identify and implement process improvements within the product development function.
• Coach mentor and evaluate team members to support productivity and professional growth.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Strong understanding of food formulation processing and ingredient functionality
• Excellent project management organizational and time-management skills
• Strong leadership communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of FDA/USDA regulations labeling requirements and food safety standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Collaborative hands-on and results-oriented work style
• Integrity flexibility and professional accountability
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Product knowledge
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities
• Self-motivated and goal-driven
• Effective time-management skills

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements

• Exposure to wet and/or humid environments
• Exposure to loud noise moving mechanical parts high heat electrical equipment fumes or airborne particles
• Ability to work in environments containing allergens (nuts milk wheat etc.)
• Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods
• Frequent talking hearing tasting and smelling
• Occasional use of hands and fingers
• Frequent lifting/pushing/pulling/carrying up to 50 lbs
• Vision requirements include close distance and color vision

Other Duties

This job description is not intended to cover all duties responsibilities or activities that may be required. Additional tasks may be assigned as needed.