Product Manager - NEW ROLE

Lafayette, Indiana, United States


Apply Apply with LinkedIn

Type: Permanent

Category: Project/Program Management

Industry: Consumer Products and Services / Food Products & Services

Company: Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

Reference ID: mHMGqy

Date Posted: 11/04/2026

Shortcut: http://jobs.mrinetwork.com/ddJJf6


Product Manager – NEW ROLE

 

Our multi-site food manufacturer, located in Indiana, is actively seeking a Product Manager.

The Product Manager role owns category strategy, innovation pipeline, pricing, margin management, customer insights, and cross-functional execution to drive revenue growth and market share expansion. The Product Manager serves as the subject matter expert and partners closely with FP&A, Sales, Planning & Scheduling, and others to ensure that IPC is maximizing profitability through customer reviews, efficiency through scheduling, inventory management, and sales pricing. This role is open to a hybrid arrangement with work domain being located in Indiana.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute applied R&D projects focused on product quality, yield improvement, shelf-life extension, and process optimization
  • Develop and optimize formulations, processes, and product specifications to meet customer, quality, regulatory, and operational requirements
  • Lead plant trials and scale-up, troubleshooting processing issues such as bind, emulsion, purge, texture variability, yield, and cook loss
  • Own precise documentation of formulas, specifications, protocols, and process parameters, and prepare clear technical reports
  • Partner with Operations, Engineering, QA, Sales and Marketing, and Regulatory to translate business and customer needs into technical solutions
  • Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitive products to identify opportunities

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Animal Science, or related discipline; Master's or PhD preferred
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience in meat / food product development
  • Strong understanding of meat functionality (protein bind, blending, water activity, cook loss, emulsions) and processing systems
  • Experience in USDA-regulated facilities; working knowledge of USDA-FSIS regulations, HACCP, food-safety management systems, and USDA labeling requirements and standards of identity
  • Proven ability to translate scientific results into practical, commercial solutions, with strong documentation and communication skills
  • Experience in pork processing preferred but not required
  • Additional valued experience (not required): cured, smoked, and further-processed product expertise; sensory evaluation and shelf-life validation; statistical analysis, design of experiments (DOE), and data-driven decision making; and clean-label / ingredient-reduction formulation

For more information, please submit a confidential resume to melva@mriz.net

 

Melva Lowry

1531 West Oak St.

Zionsville, IN 46077

 

Visit our website at www.mriz.net

 

Due to the high volume of resumes received, only applicants with SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE requested by our clients will be contacted.  All replies are held in strict confidence.  MRI Zionsville WILL NOT share your personally identifiable information WITHOUT your permission.

  • R&D Meat Scientist

    Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    R&D Meat Scientist: Our food production client, headquartered in Indiana, is looking for a motivated, hands-on R&D Meat Scientist to lead applied research and product development. This position translates technical and culinary concepts into scalable, ...

    Date Posted: 11/04/2026 Recommended

  • Dispatch Manager

    Woodburn, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Our long standing, building product manufacturing client in the Fort Wayne, IN area is seeking a Dispatch Manager to oversee transportation and yard operations by coordinating drivers, dispatch schedules, equipment movement, and yard staff to ensure ef...

    Date Posted: 10/07/2026 Recommended

  • Electrical Discipline Lead

    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Electrical Discipline Lead Indianapolis, IN | Hybrid Schedule | $145,000+ | Based on experience Ready for a Leadership Role Where Your Voice Matters? What if your next opportunity offered more than a leadership title? What if you could shape a team, in...

    Date Posted: 10/29/2026 Recommended

  • Senior Manufacturing Engineer

    Lafayette, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Indiana Our growing manufacturing client, located in north-central Indiana, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in the design, planning, and startup of a brand-new manufacturing facility. This r...

    Date Posted: 11/04/2026 Recommended

  • Cost Accountant (FILLED)

    Elkhart, Indiana, United States
    Balanced Workforce Group

    The Cost Accountant will be the main processor / administrator of all cost, sell price using standard costing methods within ERP, JD Edwards. This position will also be a key member of the finance team on inventory analysis, transaction mapping and wor...

    Date Posted: 11/24/2021 Recommended

  • Plant Manager

    Aiken, South Carolina, United States
    Management Recruiters of Lowcountry

    MR Lowcountry, LLC. Nebo, NC 28761 Telephone: 843-628-5021 tom@mrlowcountry.com Plant Manager – South East - Full Time Onsite The company works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternatives – better performing and m...

    Date Posted: 09/24/2026 Recommended

  • Senior Systems Designer

    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Senior Systems Designer Location: Indianapolis, IN Position: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Designer to join a well-established, growing engineering design consulting firm in the Indianapolis area. Known for its collaborative ap...

    Date Posted: 10/20/2026 Recommended

  • Electrical Designer - Hybrid

    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Electrical Designer – Hybrid Location: Indianapolis, IN Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Regular In-Office Presence Required Position Overview We are partnering with an established, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm seeking an experienced E...

    Date Posted: 11/04/2026 Recommended

  • Manager, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs

    Aiken, South Carolina, United States
    Management Recruiters of Lowcountry

    MR Lowcountry, LLC. Nebo, NC 28761 Telephone: 843-628-5021 tom@mrlowcountry.com Manager, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Full-Time Aiken, SC area On-site The company works across industries and value chains to accelerate the transition to BioAlternati...

    Date Posted: 09/24/2026 Recommended

  • General Manager C-Store

    Ainsworth, Nebraska, United States
    Management Recruiters of Cumming

    JOB DESCRIPTION Position/Title: General Manager Reports To: District Manager Essential Job Duties/Functions: Hires, disciplines, and terminates personnel with the involvement of the District Manager and Corporate Human Resource Department. Maintains la...

    Date Posted: 09/22/2026 Recommended

  • General Manager C-Store

    Ord, Nebraska, United States
    Management Recruiters of Cumming

    JOB DESCRIPTION Position/Title: General Manager Reports To: District Manager Essential Job Duties/Functions: Hires, disciplines, and terminates personnel with the involvement of the District Manager and Corporate Human Resource Department. Maintains la...

    Date Posted: 09/22/2026 Recommended

  • Lighting Designer

    Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Lighting Designer Location: Indianapolis, IN Position: Full-Time We are seeking an experienced Lighting Designer to join a well-established, growing engineering design consulting firm in the Indianapolis area. Known for its collaborative approach, crea...

    Date Posted: 10/14/2026 Recommended

  • Channel Marketing Manager

    Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
    Management Recruiters of Cumming

    Channel Marketing Manager Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | In-Office 4 days Our client, a well-established consumer electronics company, is seeking a Channel Marketing Manager to help drive growth across retail, distribution, Amazon, and direct-to-consumer ...

    Date Posted: 09/28/2026 Recommended

  • Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist

    Evansville, Indiana, United States
    Highland Consulting Group, Inc.

    Commercial Loan Documentation Specialist We have a tremendous opportunity for a commercial loan documentation specialist with a large regional bank in Southern Indiana. This is a great time to join this bank as they are upgrading their infrastructure t...

    Date Posted: 09/09/2026 Recommended

  • Operations Manager

    Buffalo Grove, IL, US
    Shurig Solutions, Inc.

    Operations Manager Our partner is a diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build, and deliver innovative products that improve the world. A career here offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest...

    Date Posted: 05/05/2026 Recommended

  • General Manager

    Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
    Management Recruiters of Cumming

    Summary: The General Manager is responsible for overseeing the total operation of the assigned store location. Essential Job Duties/Functions: Hires, disciplines, and terminates personnel with the involvement of the District Manager and Corporate Human...

    Date Posted: 09/22/2026 Recommended

  • Sr Account Manager - Automotive OEM

    Pontiac, MI, 48341, United States
    Variant Partners

    Senior Account Manager - Automotive OEMs - Pontiac, MI Company Overview Our client is an established automotive supplier focused on developing and delivering innovative products and solutions to leading automotive manufacturers. The organization values...

    Date Posted: 10/15/2026 Recommended

  • Account Manager – Specialty Chemicals – Personal Care & Industrial Markets – Upper Midwest

    Home-based; Upper Midwest between Chicago and Ohio
    Management Recruiters of Evergreen

    North American raw material specialty chemical supplier is looking to fill an Account Manager position located in the Upper Midwest. This is a sales position focused on selling raw material specialty chemicals to the Personal Care & Industrial markets ...

    Date Posted: 10/21/2026 Recommended

  • Account Manager – Specialty Chemicals – Personal Care & Industrial Markets (HI&I, CASE, etc.) – Southern California

    Home-based; Los Angeles, CA area
    Management Recruiters of Evergreen

    North American raw material specialty chemical supplier is looking to fill an Account Manager position located in the Los Angeles area. This is a sales position focused on selling raw material specialty chemicals to the Personal Care & Industrial marke...

    Date Posted: 10/21/2026 Recommended

  • Innovation Strategy Program Manager

    Detroit, Michigan, United States
    Harrison Group, Inc.

    Position Title: Innovation Strategy Program Manager Position Summary: The Innovation Strategy Program Manager role reports to the Innovation Technology Director and will be responsible for driving new, innovative, and adjacent business/product opportun...

    Date Posted: 10/28/2026 Recommended

  • Territory Sales Representative

    Charleston, South Carolina, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Territory Sales Representative Charleston, SC Our recruiting firm is representing a leading manufacturer of building envelope and weatherproofing solutions in the search for a Territory Sales Representative supporting the Greater Charleston, SC market....

    Date Posted: 09/24/2026 Recommended

  • Grocery Assistant Store Director

    Alexandria, Minnesota, United States
    Management Recruiters of Cumming

    Assistant Store Director Primary Responsibilities Support the Store Director in overseeing daily store operations and ensuring a positive shopping experience for customers. Assist with leading, coaching, and developing department managers and store ass...

    Date Posted: 09/22/2026 Recommended

  • Chief Operating Officer-Senior Living Care Technology

    New York City, New York, United States, 10001
    Westport One

    Chief Operating Officer - Senior Living Care Technology If you are a Chief of Staff, SVP of Operations, or VP of Operations who is ready for the top operations seat... and tired of keeping someone else's machine running while the real company-building ...

    Date Posted: 10/30/2026 Recommended

  • Product Development Engineer

    Little Rock, AR, 72201
    Management Recruiters of Tallahassee

    Title: Product Development Engineer Location: Little Rock Metro Area, AR (On-site) Position Summary Our client, an established American manufacturer serving the construction and industrial markets, is seeking a Product Development Engineer. The Product...

    Date Posted: 06/19/2026 Recommended

  • Assoc. Director of Controls Engineering – Pharmaceutical

    Spokane, Washington, United States
    Management Recruiters of Edison

    Our client – a global and growing BioPharma CDMO company needs an Associate Director of Automation Controls Engineering at their expanding plant in WA state. Excellent total comp. up to $230K + Full Benefits (from Day 1) + Generous Relocation package. ...

    Date Posted: 09/14/2026 Recommended

  • Foundry Operations Manager

    Wisconsin, United States
    Harrison Group, Inc.

    Position Summary The Foundry Operations Manager reports to the President, and is responsible for direction, strategy, planning and execution for the company’s manufacturing operations. They are responsible for the company’s performance in safety, produ...

    Date Posted: 10/15/2026 Recommended

  • Cash Application Specialist

    Colombia
    CP & Krell Group

    The Cash Applications Specialist will be responsible for the timely and accurate processing and application of daily customer payments to accounts receivable. The role primarily handles lockbox checks and ACH transactions, applies payments in NetSuite,...

    Date Posted: 08/31/2026 Recommended

  • Civil Sales Engineer

    Dallas, Texas, United States
    Ft. Worth, Texas, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Civil Sales Engineer Location: DFW Position Overview Our client, a leading manufacturer of construction products serving the civil infrastructure and construction industries, is seeking a Civil Sales Engineer to support continued growth in the DFW mark...

    Date Posted: 10/26/2026 Recommended

  • Regional Sales Manager – Specialty Chemicals – Personal Care Markets – California

    Home-based; Los Angeles, CA area
    Management Recruiters of Evergreen

    North American raw material specialty chemical supplier is looking to fill a Regional Sales Manager position in the Los Angeles area. This is a sales team leadership position managing a team of 3-5 Account Managers focused on selling raw material speci...

    Date Posted: 10/21/2026 Recommended

  • Project Architect

    Canton, Ohio, United States
    Management Recruiters of Zionsville (Indianapolis)

    Licensed Architect / Project Architect Location: Canton, OH About the Opportunity We are partnering with an established, multidisciplinary architecture and engineering firm seeking a Licensed Architect to join its growing team in Canton, OH. This oppor...

    Date Posted: 11/03/2026 Recommended