Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
The Commercialization Manager leads supplier development and commercialization of Whataburger products. They develop new suppliers, assess viability of R&D projects, partner with Field QA, collaborate on RFP projects and cost initiatives.- Explores alternative suppliers and evaluates them based on quality, price, supply chain logistics strength and other Whataburger requirements.
- Supports Product Development team by assessing viability of R&D concepts and managing projects.
- Reviews R&D samples from suppliers, provides them feedback and decides on next steps.
- Monitors commercialization production run activities to ensure product meets specifications.
- Creates reports and presentations on RFP projects and cost initiatives.
- Compiles project documents including formulas, specifications, and nutritionals.
Key Skills
- Financial Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Food Product Management
Preferred
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Food Chemistry or related degree or any equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 8+ years’ experience preferably in culinary or R&D in manufacturing and/or restaurant industry.
