Technical Product Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Technical Product Manager (TPM) is a technical cross-functional leader responsible for ensuring that all new and existing products meet food safety quality and regulatory requirements from early development through commercialization and into ongoing production. A TPM bridges the gap between new product ideation and execution coordinating subject matter expert input from Operations Quality and Regulatory functions and translating product concepts into compliant scalable and technically sound solutions that protect the brand and accelerate launch readiness.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the primary technical liaison between Marketing/R&D product initiatives and Food Safety & Quality (FSQ); embed food safety quality and regulatory standards into product development from ideation through launch.
• Partner with R&D to evaluate potential issues during new product launches; lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or regulatory issues related to product design.
• Act as the primary FSQ representative on business teams to troubleshoot line issues scale products and ensure consistent brand quality.
• Own the technical project plan for products ensuring milestones risks and dependencies are clearly managed; leverage deep technical understanding to guide teams on feasibility complexity and resource allocation.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs (PMO R&D Operations and FSQ) to ensure readiness for scale-up and commercialization including alignment on timelines deliverables and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement in product development processes documentation and cross-functional communication.
• Act as the voice of FSQ within product teams ensuring compliance is integrated not retrofitted; build strong relationships across departments to accelerate decision-making and resolve technical challenges.
• Facilitate technical discussions risk assessments and alignment meetings with senior stakeholders.
• Identify and proactively manage compliance or quality risks early in the product lifecycle driving solutions before they impact launch readiness.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant setting with wet/slippery floors varying degrees of temperatures with an average temperature of 40 degrees in the production area. Team Members will be exposed to raw and/or cooked meat products and moving equipment and will be required to follow all Food Safety Quality requirements. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the Team Member will be required to wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (i.e. beard/hairnet ear plugs frock boots etc.) walk stand for extended periods of time and repetitive use of hands/arms to push pull reach and occasionally lift above head. The Team Member must occasionally lift push pull up to 25 pounds and 50 pounds infrequently. The position involves exposure to the odor and possible contact with food products spices and sauces. Team Members are requested to visually inspect equipment and/or product.

Qualifications :

• Bachelors Degree in a relevant field such as Food Science Animal Science Meat Science Chemical Engineering or Microbiology required.
• Proven experience in food safety quality and/or R&D within a manufacturing or plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of FSQ systems and programs (e.g. HACCP SOPs regulatory compliance).
• Experience with USDA-regulated products; RTE meats experience preferred.
• Experience leading projects or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to train coach and influence teams across functions.
• Technically fluent able to understand formulation processing and food safety/regulatory constraints.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to use data to drive decisions.
• Clear communicator able to influence without authority and guide teams through complexity.

Additional Information :

The salary range for this role is $100000- $120000 (Annually).  Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to external market data internal equity location and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members including medical dental and vision benefits life and disability insurance 401k participation paid holidays and paid time off.

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of employees performing this role.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic that is protected by federal state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Links is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program please visit:  your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time