Lead and Product Development Manager
Company: SEEK Professionals
Location: De Pere
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
DirectHire We are looking for a skilled Product Development
Manager who has experience with Confectionery products. Someone who
is creative in developing new products as well as safely
manufacturing the existing recipes. If you are looking to be a part
of a team that takes great pride in the products and company and is
very hands on in the development of the confectionery products,
read on! Description: Execute and maintain all recipes, processes
and product standards. Train others in the confectionery techniques
and product specs. Be the subject matter expert in chocolate
tempering, caramelization, etc. Work closely with Production to
meet quality standards. Maintain and troubleshoot production
equipment, and ensure it is used safely and in alignment with
product standards. Evaluate new equipment or technologies that
increase quality and productivity. Create seasonal,
limited-edition, and core new products. Develop prototypes, run
test batches, and manage evaluations. Research new trends,
ingredients and technologies. Collaborate with leadership on launch
timelines, packaging, pricing and marketing. Oversee product
quality from raw ingredients to end product. Maintain QC protocols,
product specs, batch reviews, and shelf-life. Ingredient
procurement (chocolate, inclusion, flavorings, and packaging
components) Manage vendor relationships and monitor inventory
levels. Requirements: 3-7 years of professional experience in
confectionery, chocolate production, pastry, or food manufacturing.
Demonstrated expertise in chocolate work and at least three major
confection types. Hands-on experience with key confectionery and
chocolate equipment. Key understanding of chocolate
crystallization, viscosity, batch scaling, and quality variables.
Troubleshoot equipment, identifying process improvements and
introducing new methods. Proven ability to develop and scale new
products from concept to full production. Strong understanding of
foods safety standards, allergens, an manufacturing best practices.
Small batch experience is preferred. Please send resumes to Lisa at
llecher@seekprofessionals.com . About SEEK Professionals: You are a
person with unique skills, experience and education. When you want
to be heard and when you want to be matched with great career
opportunities that are right for you, you can count on SEEK
Professionals. Since 1971, our professional staffing consultants
have been Servicing Your Success ®. You’ll find that the process is
thorough and that your experience is personalized. SEEK
Professionals is an equal opportunity employer and does not
discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of
race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status,
national origin, disability or handicap, genetic, military status
or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.
Keywords: SEEK Professionals, Fond du Lac , Lead and Product Development Manager, Manufacturing , De Pere, Wisconsin
