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Beverage Product Innovation & Development Manager
Location: near Boulder, CO
Salary: up to $95,000 (negotiable based on experience) Benefits
Benefits: 90% employer-paid Healthcare, 401k w/match, Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week
Travel: Quarterly travel to plants and suppliers
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship is not available
Relocation assistance negotiable
Beverage Product Innovation & Development Manager Description
Our client, a leader in beverage innovation, is looking for a Product Development Manager to join their team near Boulder, CO. In this role, you will own the end-to-end development of new beverage products and improving existing blends, working cross-functionally to ensure products are innovative, market-ready, and aligned with brand and customer expectations. To excel, you’ll need to combine bold innovation with execution, confident decision-making, and thorough organization. If you’re ready to bring fresh ideas, value independence and are excited about having your own lab to drive innovation for a company where your work makes a tangible impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Beverage Product Innovation & Development Manager Responsibilities
• Develop new and improve existing products to meet cost, quality, and yield requirements
• Conduct pilot product development and analyze results for commercialization
• Maintain compliance with quality and regulatory standards, including FDA guidelines
• Collaborate with teams to optimize blend and production feasibility
• Prepare customer samples and support Sales with blend feedback
• Lead tasting sessions and document findings to inform business decisions
• Manage R&D lab operations, including inventory, documentation and equipment upkeep
• Lead ideation for new products and reformulations
• Oversee cost reduction efforts and evaluate ingredient sourcing options
• Stay current on beverage trends to foster innovation and customer satisfaction
Beverage Product Innovation & Development Manager Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in food science required
• 3 years in beverage R&D/product development experience with sensory evaluation required
• Familiarity with operations and manufacturing processes required
• Good understanding of quality compliance and regulatory standards (ex: FDA) required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel (data manipulation, formulas), required
• Ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams
Salary : $95,000
