Senior Manager, Product Development - Juices
Core
Lead the development and renovation of juice, nectar, and juice drink portfolios across LATAM, translating consumer insights into technically feasible and commercially successful solutions.
Role type
Senior Manager, Product Development (Beverage/Juice Category)
Builds
Scalable, high-quality juice and nectar product platforms for the LATAM market
Domain
Food & Beverage Industry / Juice Systems
Required skills
Fruit juice systems expertise, Beverage formulation, Non-carbonated beverage processing, Sensory evaluation, Regulatory compliance, Cross-functional leadership, Strategic trade-off analysis, Portfolio management
Preferred skills
Master's or PhD in Food/Biochemical Engineering, Experience with reduced-sugar and functional beverages, Knowledge of fruit ingredients and sweeteners, Regional market complexity navigation
Technologies
Pasteurization, Aseptic processing, Scale-up equipment, Sensory testing tools, Laboratory testing systems
Responsibilities
Lead product development from concept to commercialization, Drive holistic R&D approach integrating formulation and processing, Partner with Marketing, Quality, and Supply Chain to align initiatives, Make strategic recommendations on speed, quality, and cost trade-offs, Guide teams through pilot and plant trials, Coach and develop technical talent across the network
Seniority
Senior Manager, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities
