Top Product Development Executive jobs in Waukegan, IL

Top Product Development Executive provides leadership, vision, and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products. Oversees research and concept development activities to innovate new products, product enhancements, and product redesign. Being a Top Product Development Executive conducts market analysis and interacts with customers and prospects to identify new markets, articulate the value proposition, define requirements, and lead the development of a product roadmap. Champions new product development and leads collaboration with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales, and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products support the organization's financial goals. Additionally, Top Product Development Executive requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Top Product Development Executive manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact. Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business. Has acquired the business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Product Development Specialist
  • Nestlé USA
  • Burlington, WI FULL_TIME
  • Foods people love. Brands people trust. And a career that nourishes your future like no other.
    If you're driven by the passion to do something meaningful that changes lives, Nestlé is the place for you. Nestlé USA is one of seven operating companies that make up Nestlé’s presence in the United States. We're in 97% of American homes, and as the leading food and beverage company, our goals are to continue to deliver quality food and beverage products, strengthen our local communities, and reduce our environmental and climate impact.
    We’re determined to challenge the status quo and be better tomorrow than we are today. As individuals and teams, we embrace our entrepreneurial culture and have created a workplace where collaboration is essential, courage is rewarded, speed is expected, and agility is the norm to delight our consumers every single day. Here, you will find limitless opportunities to learn and advance your career and feel empowered to succeed in the workplace and beyond. Because our focus is not only on nourishing our customers, but also about enriching you.

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

    Position Summary
    This role will mainly focus on cookie dough for our Toll House products. You will work hands-on the with our Pilot Plants and Factories, and Manufacturing facilities to deliver on the Innovation & Renovation (I&R) business objectives. You will dig into recipe (re)formulation, rapid prototyping, and manage vendor relationships/interactions. You will help to build consumer insights and be the face of our products in cross-functional settings with commercial teams like Marketing, Sales, Finance.
    Do you like to travel? You will travel to factories that you partner with, (potentially) supporting Sales visits to key retailers to present out on new innovation partnerships with retailers.
    Our business is focused on speed, agility, courage, and collaboration. We are in the midst of a culture shift where we are consumer obsessed and see our consumers as our True North. Come be part of our team and win in the market.
    Experiences you will gain:


    1. Driving Innovation and Renovation strategy. You will roll up your sleeves on product development, travel to factories to manage trials, collaborating with a variety of factory employees to influence without authority (on the leadership team and on factory lines). This is your chance to flex your creative muscles on the benchtop to bring food/recipe concepts to life.
    • We want to leverage your love of food and incorporate marketplace trends into our product portfolio.
    • You even have the chance to be a rock-star driving cost savings to remove things that do not add value to our consumers in our systems, processes, etc.

    2. Being a good corporate citizen protecting our consumers. You will partner with our Regulatory & Scientific Affairs team, and other cross-functionals, to stay current on/apply food laws and regulations affecting our company and products. You are the person who brings it all together with Nestlé requirements: Nutritional Requirement, Sustainability, external standards, and local regulatory framework.

    3. Upskilling your skillset and being part of a highly-connected network. We can offer you Nestlé Day of Service, on-demand learning on our iLearn digital learning platform, leadership development (Learning Circles, Lunch ‘N Learn), and physical spaces on our campuses that give you a moment to de-stress.
    • We offer you an environment that enables you to be your best-self: Huddle Rooms for quick chats, Meditation Rooms, Quiet Rooms, and snacks all day in the building hubs!

    4. Perks. . . 401(k) with employer matching, Parental Leave (and Infant Nutrition Coupons), Healthy Rewards (personalized nutritional counseling), tuition reimbursement, Scholarship Program, Flex and Summer Hours (corporate campuses).
    • For the shoppers out there, we offer you Perks at Work, company store discounts on our delicious products, and Real Recognition (where you can use points to travel, buy luxury goods, etc.).
    Qualifications
    REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
    • A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Packaging Science, Packaging Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
    • Position requires approximately 20-30% travel.
    EXPERIENCE:
    • Prefer minimum 3 years of product development experience in food and beverage manufacturing
    REQUIRED SKILLS:
    • Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment
    • Exceptional organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
    • Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written
    • Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented and easily adapts to change
    • Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Power Point, Word, Project
    • Preferred: SAP and CAPE Palletization Program
    Requisition ID
    76501600
    It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.
    To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.
    The Nestlé Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations@nestle.com or please dial 711 and provide this number to the operator: 1-800-321-6467.

    This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

    Burlington, WI, US, 53105

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Product Development Scientist
  • Oterra
  • Mount Pleasant, WI FULL_TIME
  • Product Development Scientist General Summary This position works under minimal supervision and is primarily responsible for the understanding and development of basic to complex colors for specific a...
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Product Demonstrator
  • Product Connections
  • Crystal, IL FULL_TIME
  • Job Posting Overview Weekly Pay Flexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement Opportunities Online and / or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers with...
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Product Demonstrator Part Time
  • Product Connections
  • Kenosha, WI PART_TIME
  • Job PostingOverview Weekly PayFlexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement OpportunitiesOnline and/or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers within a ...
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Product Demonstrator Part Time
  • Product Connections
  • Gurnee, IL PART_TIME
  • Job PostingOverview Weekly PayFlexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement OpportunitiesOnline and/or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers within a ...
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Product Demonstrator Part Time
  • Product Connections
  • Crystal, IL PART_TIME
  • Job PostingOverview Weekly PayFlexible Schedule Fun Work Environment Career Advancement OpportunitiesOnline and/or on-the-job training This part time associate samples products for suppliers within a ...
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Marketing Program Management Senior Analyst, AVP
  • Citigroup, Inc.
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • The Product Development Specialist is a seasoned professional role. Applies in-depth disciplinary knowledge, contributin...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Sports Director / Athlete Evaluator (Baseball, Softball, Football, Volleyball, Or Lax)
  • Area Scouts
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Job Description Area Scouts Sports - Regional Manager Athlete Evaluator Sports Currently Covered: Baseball •Basketball •...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Content Marketing Manager - Remote
  • UX Hires
  • Chicago, IL
  • Content Marketing Manager - Remote Our client is simplifying the chaos of the events industry through powerful, easy-to-...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Procurement Associate Manager
  • 24 Seven Talent
  • Racine, WI
  • Our CPG client is looking to bring on a Procurement Associate Manager to their team on a contract basis! The role will s...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Procurement Associate Manager
  • US Tech Solutions
  • Racine, WI
  • Duration: 06 Months Contract, Full-Time Employment Type: W-2 Job Description: · To support North America (NA) Global Con...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Relationship Banker-Bilingual Spanish Preferred
  • Old National Bank
  • Waukegan, IL
  • Overview: Old National Bank has been serving clients and communities since 1834. With $48 billion in total assets, we ar...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Procurement Manager Consultant
  • EDI Staffing
  • Racine, WI
  • To support North America (NA) Global Consumer Brands (GCB), the Associate Procurement Manager role will execute procurem...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Corporate Chef - Entry to Mid Level (Springdale, AR)
  • Hiring Now!
  • Chicago, IL
  • Corporate Chef-Strategic Supply Partner Summary The Corporate Embedded Chef is responsible for creating flavorful and in...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Waukegan /wɔːˈkiːɡən/ is the largest city in and the county seat of Lake County, Illinois, United States, a part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The city is located 35 miles north of the Loop and 10 miles south of the Wisconsin state border, approximately halfway between Chicago and Milwaukee. As of the 2013 United States Census estimate, the city has a population of 88,826, which makes it the ninth most populous city in Illinois. Waukegan is a predominately working-class community with a size-able middle-class population. Waukegan is located at 42°22′13″N 87°52′16″W / 42.37028°N 87.87111...
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