Product Development Coordinator

Monticello, WI
Permanent
Posted: 3/20/2026 6:34:45 PM
Sedona Office: Monroe
Product Development Coordinator
Job Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire
Location: Monticello, WI
Salary: Up to $70,000 per year


We are seeking a Product Development Coordinator will support the Product Development team by executing key technical workflows across food safety, formulation, sensory, and regulatory documentation. This role will manage day-to-day technical tasks that accelerate innovation and enable successful launches as we expand into new product categories. 
This is a direct hire position, offering long-term career stability, hands-on experience, and eligibility for a full benefits package.
 
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and participate in sensory programs to support development and shelf-life validation
  • Perform new item risk assessments and ensure HACCP and food safety compliance
  • Review and approve raw materials for functionality, safety, and regulatory alignment
  • Create and maintain FDA-compliant Nutrition Facts Panels and ingredient statements
  • Design and execute shelf-life and challenge studies, including microbiological and stability testing
  • Champion daily sensory evaluation of materials and finished goods for quality and consistency
  • Apply culinary intuition to evaluate flavor, texture, and overall eating experience
  • Serve as a primary contact for supplier and customer inquiries related to food safety and product quality
  • Troubleshoot formulations and support seamless scale-up from R&D to production
 
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field (Dairy Science, Nutrition, Microbiology, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, etc.)
  • 2-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or R&D (dairy or refrigerated foods preferred)
  • Strong understanding of food safety, shelf-life validation, and regulatory labeling
  • Experience with Genesis or similar nutritional software
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • Ability to multitask effectively
  • Knowledge of FDA labeling rules (21 CFR 101) preferred
  • Experience conducting or supporting sensory evaluation preferred
 
 
Take the next step in your food safety career today.

 Qualified candidates are encouraged to email a resume directly to jobs@careerpros.com for immediate consideration or call 563-556-3040

Sedona Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer