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CRUSH IT HERE! We're not just about grapes. Our bold ambition is to be the leading company of convenient, good for you, fruit-based food and beverage globally. To make this happen, we need talented, agile and innovative people who want to help us grow something special together. Our culture is authentic, and we are building an inclusive environment where you belong and can be the best version of yourself. If you're passionate about achieving goals, trying new things and making an impact every day, we want to hear from you! Position Summary: In order to meet our product innovation and growth targets, we are looking for an experienced Product Development leader with passion for people and innovation, who can generate and manage major innovation projects, as well as lead and develop the R&D Product Innovation function. Where You'll Work / Hybrid Work Model: This role will be based out of our Concord, MA headquarters with Thursdays and Fridays being flexible remote days. On occasion, this cadence may shift based on business needs. What You'll Do: • Through collaboration with Marketing, Consumer Insights, and other cross functional partners, lead the creation and implementation of new product solutions to achieve our growth targets• Lead and help execute product innovation projects, from ideation through business case & feasibility assessment, design, testing & validation, and scale up• Lead and continuously develop the R&D Product Innovation team, including technical capabilities, staff leadership skills, and work processes• Manage direct reports by providing on going feedback, support and coaching, assessing performance and providing development and growth opportunities • Keep up to date on new developments in relevant knowledge areas such as food trends, new raw materials, and consumer nutrition trends• Lead R&D ideation, external scouting and evaluation of new ingredients, technologies and innovation solutions aligned with Welch's strategic priorities and growth plans• Provide leadership and partner within R&D and cross functional Leadership Teams to drive capability and business process improvements, as well as other enterprise-wide initiatives Who You Are: • Leader with passion for food & beverages, innovation and understanding consumers• Technically sound and curious; enjoys challenges and problem solving• Excellent written and oral communication skills • Hands on, resourceful and decisive; seeks practical approaches to projects with a bias for action • Works relentlessly to overachieve, anticipates obstacles, and creates plans to overcome them• Prioritizes work that accelerates progress against business imperatives• Develops meaningful relationships with team memb
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