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ID #53355949
Estado New Mexico
Ciudad Mexicocity
Tipo de trabajo Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente International Dairy Queen, Inc.
Showed 2025-01-28
Fecha 2025-01-28
Fecha tope 2025-03-29
Categoría Etcétera
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Bilingual Food Product Development Manager- LA&C

New Mexico, Mexicocity 00000 Mexicocity USA
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We have an exciting opportunity available for a Product Development Manager supporting our Latin America & Carribean region.  This individual contributor role manages the new product development process and ingredient approval processes and assists FSQR (Food Safety, Quality and Regulatory) with vendor approvals.  Ensures new products and product revisions meet Dairy Queen’s high-quality standards. The product development manager must have excellent project management, time management, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.  Using these skills, this position works as a versatile and efficient team player in a fast-paced and collaborative franchisee environment. In addition, this role will work closely with the LA&C General Manager, Director – Marketing and Director – Supply Chain to deliver sales growth opportunities within the region.The candidate will work closely with the Product Development team to develop new products and to improve core products. The manager works closely with marketing, supply chain and other team members to determine the most profitable course for IDQ and its franchisees for existing and new products. Key Accountabilities Include:Product DevelopmentSupports category growth and marketing calendar execution within the LA&C Region. Collaborates with a cross functional DQ and Franchisee teams, manages components of the new product development process that aligns with our Menu Vision and country marketing calendar as defined by the LA&C team.  Embraces the implementation, utilization and reporting of the DEDVIM (Define, Explore, Develop, Validate, Implement, Measure) Innovation Process through the various project and timeline management stages to facilitate product development.Manages the development of new Core and LTO Menu items and approvals for new and approved vendors, ingredients and for menu item approvals as assigned.  Manages approvals of ingredients and preps for franchisee-developed new products based on their calendar launch periods.  Performs bench top, in-restaurant, and desk-based roles related to the new product process.Performs advanced creative and technical product development assignments within the food/treat category.  Identifies product and procedural problems and lead initiatives to find solutions to problems by applying advanced technical knowledge and skill.  Analyzes product and procedural issues and take initiative to recommend solutions to resolve problems by applying technical knowledge. Creates and approves meaningful ingredient specifications, final product specifications and product preparation documents.  Uses food safety knowledge toPartner with FSQR teammates to ensure products are safe for consumers.  Support on-going quality testing for existing local products.  Act as a liaison between FSQR and local vendors on quality concerns when necessary.Within a collaborative framework with the Director – Marketing and International Consumer Insights Manager, analyzes consumer and operator feedback and market research information to recommend new products and improvements to products or processes. Facilitates internal/external ideation and product exploration sessions with DQ Marketing and Franchisee Teams for the treat and food product categories. Presents product ideas to the brand marketing team on an as needed basis in accordance with project timelines. Coordinates and conducts local sensory evaluations and location tests to gather real time feedback for product optimization before launch.Proactively troubleshoots manufacturing plant procedures, for existing and new products. Actively engages with local suppliers and industry professionals to strengthen partnerships, diversify supplier options, and stay abreast of market trends.Helps drive proactive development and experimentation of LTO products, ensuring alignment with local market trends and consumer preferences, leveraging a deep understanding of local consumer behavior and cultural nuances within the LA&C region.Project ManagementProactively contributes in updating and tracking of on-going projects with peers on the LA&C team and Franchisees using RACI and other Project Trackers. Takes active ownership in regional product development initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional business objectives and efficient cross-functional collaboration to ensure meeting and managing deadlines for deliverables.Effectively communicates thoughts and ideas, both written and oral, in a diverse multi-level environment (low, mid, top-level management within IDQ; Franchisees and Vendors).  Makes recommendations to key stakeholders, including executives and franchisees.Proactively directs and manages suppliers and works closely with PD to develop new ingredients and products.Collaboration and TeamworkBuilds and maintains cooperative working relationships internally and externally. Effectively communicates PD’s position in meetings and in informal interactions with colleagues and franchisees.Provides strategic thought leadership and contributes by identifying key opportunities related to product development and other cross-functional activities.Actively participates in MFAC, DQ International and ADQ Corporate meetings.

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