Product Development Manager I (Formulated / Constructed)

Product Development Manager At H-E-B

Responsibilities Creating an emotional link between the products we make, and our customers is the work of our H-E-B Own Brand Team, who develops products to meet a variety of business objectives. As an integral part of the Center for Excellence for Retail Product Development, a successful Partner will understand, create, and carry out best practices for product design and evaluation, supplier engagement, technology advancement, and project execution. As a Product Development Manager (PDM) I, you'll serve in an initial-level product development manager role. You'll support product- and packaging-related initiatives, multiple categories, and numerous projects to help make H-E-B competitive and successful in the omnichannel business and delight our customers. Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources people drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company. Do you have a : HEART FOR PEOPLE... skills to collaborate and influence cross-functionally? HEAD FOR BUSINESS...ability to learn and apply product development processes the H-E-B way? PASSION FOR RESULTS... drive to begin managing product development in your own category?

We are looking for :

• 3+ years of experience in product development, or comparable experience in related work
• Experience with developing baked goods and confections preferred, but not required
• Experience in manufacturing preferred, but not required

What is the work?

Product Development / Project Management :

What is your background?

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Material Science, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience

3+ years of experience in the retail Household Cleaning industry

2+ years of experience in product development

Experience in EPA certification

Experience with packaging and sustainability

Experience in project management

Experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive retail environment

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Product Development Manager at H-E-B?

Strong knowledge of product development, including manufacturing, ingredients and packaging, and specifications for quality

Strong knowledge of technology / consumer trends and how to identify / define key product quality / performance and sensory attributes

Retail merchant knowledge

Understanding of how to meet merchant strategic and business objectives, and how technical solutions must fit within business realities

Verbal / written communication skills that translate on an international scale

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Intermediate negotiating and influencing skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications

Ability to manage multiple priorities / deadlines; attention to detail

Ability to work in a team environment

Ability to make daily key decisions while seeking out perspective and input from others

Ability to teach complex technical information to a non-technical audience

Ability to take initiative; willingness to take calculated risks and collaborate with key partners for alignment

Creative aptitude; a passion to work with products

Can you...

Function in a fast-paced, retail, hybrid office environment

Travel by car or plane with overnight stays, with some international travel

Work extended hours; sit for extended periods

Regularly lift 20 lbs or more