Product Development Coordinator
hace 3 días
Tempe
Help Us Build a Healthier World LeafSide is a mission-driven food company making it easier than ever to eat healthy, whole-food, plant-based (WFPB) meals every day. Our products are crafted by award-winning chefs and backed by nutritional science to deliver maximum taste, convenience, and health benefits — all made entirely from whole plant foods. We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Product Development Coordinator to help us create the next generation of life-changing foods. The Opportunity As a Product Development Coordinator, you will be the operational engine of our product team. You'll manage the end-to-end process of bringing new meals from concept to kitchen, coordinating with chefs, suppliers, and our manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who is highly organized, passionate about food science, and deeply aligned with our mission to make healthy eating the easy default. What You’ll Do • Coordinate Product Lifecycle: Manage timelines, documentation, and communication for new product development and existing product improvements. Focuses on translating successful lab formulations into commercially viable manufacturing processes; designs and modifies equipment and line layouts for new product runs; optimizes efficiencies and reduces waste., • Supplier & Ingredient Management: Source, vet, and coordinate with suppliers for new whole-food ingredients, ensuring quality and mission alignment., • Recipe & Prototyping Support: Work with our culinary team to organize recipe testing, taste-test panels, and feedback collection., • Data & System Management: Meticulously track product specs, costs, and project status in detailed spreadsheets and project management tools. Ensures all new products and reformulations comply with FDA/USDA/international labeling laws; manages ingredient declarations, nutrition facts panel (NFP) generation, and allergen control documentation., • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the link between Product, Marketing, and Production teams to ensure smooth launches. What You Bring (Must-Haves) • Mission Alignment: Must be vegan, plant-based, or genuinely passionate about health and LeafSide's mission. This is non-negotiable., • Organizational Excellence: Minimum 3 years of food development / food science experience in a coordination, operations, or project support role. You thrive on creating order from chaos., • Technical Proficiency: Intermediate or advanced skills in spreadsheets (Google Sheets/Excel); experience with project management software (e.g., ClickUp, Asana)., • Core Traits: Exceptionally detail-oriented, resourceful, and a proactive problem-solver. You have a "doer" mentality and high agency., • Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Haves) • Experience in the food & beverage industry, especially with CPG., • Understanding of vegan and WFPB nutrition (e.g., familiar with Dr. Greger's work, Lifestyle Medicine)., • Basic knowledge of food science or culinary skills. Why LeafSide • A Launchpad, Not a Dead End: This is your on-ramp to a career in product development at an established, mission-driven company. Growth potential is determined by your performance and drive., • Live the Mission: Employee discount and complimentary LeafSide meals every workday (a $2,500+ yearly value)., • See Your Work Drive Change: Every product you help launch directly impacts our mission and our customers' health., • Mentorship & Collaboration: Work alongside and learn from our seasoned team., • Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) plans are offered., • Time Off: 3 weeks of total time off per year (5 sick days and 7 vacation days), which are accrued per pay period, in addition to 8 paid holidays., • Team Culture: Off-site team events, like volunteering at local animal sanctuaries or community gardens. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • Dental insurance, • Employee assistance program, • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Health savings account, • Paid time off, • Professional development assistance, • Relocation assistance, • Vision insurance Application Question(s): Education: • Bachelor's (Required) Experience: • food development / food science: 2+ years (Required) Ability to Commute: • Tempe, AZ 85283 (Required)