Product Commercialization Specialist / DRIECT HIRE
Job Description
Job Description
Product Commercialization & Compliance Specialist / DIRECT HIRE
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Product Commercialization & Compliance Specialist to join our team in Torrance, CA. This role serves as the bridge between our customers, brand standards, and production team, ensuring products move smoothly from customer specifications to commercial production while maintaining regulatory and brand compliance.
The ideal candidate has experience in food manufacturing, product commercialization, labeling compliance, and managing cross-functional projects. If you enjoy working with customers, coordinating new product launches, and ensuring products meet regulatory requirements, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
Product Commercialization
- Lead new product launches and line extensions from customer specification through commercial production.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including Sales, R&D, Procurement, Quality, and Operations.
- Manage commercialization timelines, milestones, and product launch activities.
- Translate customer requirements into actionable production and packaging plans.
- Support feasibility, costing, and production readiness discussions.
- Serve as the primary liaison during new SKU launches, packaging changes, and product reformulations.
- Maintain accurate customer specification files and version control.
Compliance & Regulatory Responsibilities
- Review and approve product labels, packaging artwork, and marketing claims for compliance with FDA and customer requirements.
- Ensure compliance with food labeling regulations, allergen declarations, and nutritional claims.
- Maintain documentation for product specifications, label approvals, and customer records.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to support GMP, HACCP, and SQF requirements.
- Identify and resolve compliance issues before products go to market.
Recipe & Product Data Management
- Maintain recipe libraries and supporting documentation.
- Assist with recipe lookups and product image management.
- Support data entry and maintenance within nutritional software and customer portals.
- Ensure ingredient, nutritional, and product information remains accurate and up to date.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in food manufacturing, product commercialization, regulatory compliance, or customer specifications.
- Knowledge of FDA labeling requirements, allergen regulations, and GMP/HACCP programs preferred.
- Experience managing multiple projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in custom manufacturing or private-label food production is a plus.
Preferred Experience
- Food manufacturing or confectionery industry experience.
- Product labeling and specification management.
- New product commercialization and product launch experience.
- Nutritional software experience such as Genesis is a plus but not required.
What Success Looks Like
- Products launch on time and meet customer expectations.
- Zero compliance findings related to labeling and brand requirements.
- Accurate and organized product specifications and documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration across departments and with customers.
Why Join Us?
- Collaborative, team-oriented environment.
- Opportunity to play a key role in new product development and customer success.
- High visibility position with cross-functional exposure.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
If you have a passion for food manufacturing, product commercialization, regulatory compliance, and delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!
Keywords: Food Manufacturing, Product Commercialization, Regulatory Compliance, Food Labeling, Product Launch, Customer Specifications, FDA Regulations, Quality Assurance, Private Label, Commercialization Specialist, Food Science, Product Development, HACCP, GMP, SQF
Location: Torrance, CA
Job Type: Full-Time, DIRECT HIRE
Department: Quality / Commercial Operations
Reports To: Senior Quality Assurance Supervisor
Company DescriptionFull service Staffing firm. Filling jobs for well established companies in the LA, and Orange County areas. Most of our jobs are temp to hire or direct hire placements. We are looking for Individuals seeking full time permanent work.
Company Description
Full service Staffing firm. Filling jobs for well established companies in the LA, and Orange County areas. Most of our jobs are temp to hire or direct hire placements. We are looking for Individuals seeking full time permanent work.