Director of Commercialization

The Good Crisp Company

. Lead commercialization of new and changed products from early manufacturing feasibility through first shipment and stable production .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $140,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading product commercialization processes, managing co-manufacturing operations, and ensuring operational readiness for successful product launches. Proven ability to assess manufacturing capabilities, manage budgets, and drive strategic initiatives in a fast-paced environment.

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Product CommercializationCo-Manufacturing ExperienceBudget ManagementOperations ReadinessProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Food ScienceEngineeringProduct Launch ManagementQuality AssuranceManufacturing AssessmentCost EvaluationTrial ManagementProduction Ramp-UpItem SetupDistribution Management

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingJudgmentAdaptability

Industry Keywords

Consumer Packaged GoodsCPGManufacturing FeasibilityCommercial ProductionLaunch ReadinessProduction TrialsQuality ApprovalsMargin ImpactFast-Paced EnvironmentCross-Functional Collaboration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead commercialization of new and changed products from early manufacturing feasibility through first shipment and stable production
Own Operations readiness across the co-manufacturing network
Assess co-manufacturing capabilities, capacity, material availability, cost, and timing
Own the Operations commercialization checklist for new products, renovations, packaging changes, and manufacturing transfers
Lead Operations readiness reviews and resolve cross-functional gaps
Partner with Strategic Programs to incorporate Operations requirements and dependencies into integrated project timelines
Set criteria for first commercial production and recommend whether to proceed, require further validation, or delay
Resolve trade-offs within approved scope and escalate material changes for decisions
Oversee production ramp and handoff to routine operations based on quality, yield, cost, and repeatability expectations
Set priorities and secure resources for Product Development and Quality Assurance
Partner with Supply Chain to evaluate manufacturing capabilities and resolve technical issues with co-manufacturers
Manage spending within approved budgets and partner with Finance on trial and launch costs, COGS assumptions, and margin impact
Design and improve commercialization processes
Lead, develop, and grow managers and individual contributors
Report to the Senior Vice President of Operations
Travel occasionally to co-manufacturing partners, production trials, launch start-ups, team meetings, or company events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in food science, engineering, or a related field (preferred); equivalent experience considered
8+ years of progressive experience in food or beverage CPG, with direct accountability for commercializing products
Demonstrated success leading multiple product launches through Operations readiness, first commercial production, ramp-up, and handoff to routine operations
Co-manufacturing experience (preferred)
Experience building and leading launch readiness processes that cover manufacturing, quality, materials, item setup, and distribution
Demonstrated judgment using trial results, quality approvals, production commitments, and cost to make readiness recommendations and resolve launch and ramp-up issues with manufacturing partners
Experience managing budgets, assessing product costs, and evaluating the margin impact of launch decisions
Ability and willingness to travel to co-manufacturing partners and production trials as needed
Strategic, big-picture, and solutions-oriented approach
Ability to anticipate challenges, design and refine processes, build relationships, and work in a fast-paced environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

$200 Monthly Technology Stipend
Medical, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents
4 weeks paid time off + paid holidays
401(k) program with 4% employer contribution
Good Crisp snacks for you and your family
12 weeks Paid Family Leave
Competitive equity package