New Product Development Manager

Shinkei is focused on developing and commercializing new seafood products. The New Product Development Manager will lead the development process, working cross-functionally to ensure products are technically feasible and meet market demands.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and commercialization of new seafood and value-added food products
• Partner closely with Sales teams to evaluate customer requests, market opportunities, and product feasibility
• Build detailed product cost models including raw materials, labor, packaging, and operational inputs
• Conduct yield testing and production analysis to validate profitability and manufacturing efficiency
• Research, source, and develop packaging solutions that support operational scalability and customer requirements
• Collaborate with suppliers to negotiate packaging specifications, pricing, and material options
• Develop technical specifications, SOPs, product data sheets, and production documentation
• Coordinate product trials, sample runs, and first-production validations with plant operations teams
• Work directly with Processing and Operations teams to define scalable manufacturing processes
• Partner with Procurement teams to establish technical specifications for raw materials, ingredients, and packaging
• Support Quality and Food Safety teams to ensure products meet customer, regulatory, and operational standards
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts focused on yield optimization, cost management, and operational efficiency