Commercialization Lead

Romeoville, 1001 W. Crossroads Pkwy, Romeoville, Illinois, United States of America Job Description Posted Monday, February 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM Job Summary: To effectively manage the commercialization process by coordinating, directing and managing internal and external resources. This is a hybrid role out of our Romeoville, IL plant. Job Duties: Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Develop timelines and monitor the project to ensure that timelines are met. This includes taking immediate action with those departments that are behind schedule. Coordinate and distribute project information between departments identifying key problem areas, proposing solutions and collaborating with other areas/departments for resolution. Analyze project data to identify potential issues/problems that could occur prior to finalizing the project schedule and timeline. Proactively determine a solution to avoid the situation by working with the respective department to ensure that the solution is implemented. Working with vendors, coordinate packaging requirements ensuring that the vendors adhere to customer requirements. Collaborate with customers to ensure that all specifications meet the customer expectations. Coordinate and oversee plant trials including inbound materials, document preparation and interfacing with operations. Ensure HFS’s test and trial billing estimates and final actuals are issued to customer. Ensure accuracy of all documentation associated with project including process sheets, BOMs and pricing. Attend vendor and customer meetings as required. Knowledge of: Procurement, commercialization and production processes Skill in: Must have excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be accurate, detail-oriented and maintain the utmost confidentiality. Must be detail oriented with strong documentation skills. Strong presentation skills and negotiation skills. Strong analytical skills Ability to: Communicate in English to give and acknowledge instructions/problems. Physical and mental ability to work in excess of 40 hours per week. Ability to calculate figures. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in various units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to work well with others in stressful situations and meet deadlines as necessary. Ability to handle multiple priorities and tasks. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, while at the same time making sound decisions. Proficiency in: MS Office Suite, SAP, Power Point and presentation skills. Minimum Qualifications : 2 or more years project management and/or operations experience. Manufacturing experience required. Prior experience in the food industry, co-man, co-pack, USDA, FDA preferred. BS or BA degree in Business Administration or Management, or Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or Food Science. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. The pay range for this full-time, salaried position is $ 75,708 -$ 113,562 /year. Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual incentive based on company and individual performance. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. This information is provided per the relevant state and local pay transparency laws for the location in which this position will be performed. Base pay information is based on market location.Maker's Pride is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Maker’s Pride, LLC