New Product Commercialization Manager
Shinkei Careers | Open Jobs · Tacoma, Washington, United States
Salary: $130,000 - $165,000
The Role
This role leads the development and commercialization of new seafood products across Seremoni Seafood’s operations.
The New Product Commercialization Manager serves as the bridge between commercial opportunities and operational execution — translating customer and sales requests into products that are technically feasible, operationally scalable, and financially viable. This role plays a key part in evaluating profitability, production readiness, packaging solutions, and manufacturing processes for both new and existing product lines.
This is a highly cross-functional position that partners closely with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Processing, and Quality teams to ensure products can be successfully developed, produced, and brought to market.
What You’ll Do
Lead the development and commercialization of new seafood and value-added food products
Partner closely with Sales teams to evaluate customer requests, market opportunities, and product feasibility
Build detailed product cost models including raw materials, labor, packaging, and operational inputs
Conduct yield testing and production analysis to validate profitability and manufacturing efficiency
Research, source, and develop packaging solutions that support operational scalability and customer requirements
Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate packaging specifications, pricing, and material options
Develop technical specifications, SOPs, product data sheets, and production documentation
Coordinate product trials, sample runs, and first-production validations with plant operations teams
Work directly with Processing and Operations teams to define scalable manufacturing processes
Partner with Procurement teams to establish technical specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
Support Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and operational standards
Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on yield optimization, cost management, and operational efficiency
What You Will Need
3+ years of experience in New Product Development, commercialization, or food manufacturing environments
Strong understanding of food production processes, product costing, and yield analysis
Experience working cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced Excel proficiency
Ability to balance commercial needs with operational realities and profitability targets
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Clear communicator with strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills
Ability to work in fast-paced manufacturing and operational environments
Bonus if You Have Experience With
Seafood, protein, or food CPG manufacturing environments
Packaging development and supplier negotiations
Retail, foodservice, or private-label product development
HACCP, FDA, USDA, or SQF-regulated production environments
ERP systems, commercialization workflows, or specification management systems
Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency