Commercialization Manager

Commercialization Management
Greater Toronto Area (Hybrid)
MacDonald Search Group is partnering with a growing Canadian food manufacturer to recruit a Commercialization Manager who will lead the successful commercialization of new products, product renovations, and innovation initiatives from approval through launch.
This is an exciting opportunity for a highly organized project leader who thrives at the intersection of innovation, operations, supply chain, sales, and marketing. The successful candidate will play a critical role in ensuring new products are launched on time, within budget, and aligned with customer and business objectives.
The position is based in the Greater Toronto Area with a hybrid work arrangement. Periodic travel to manufacturing and co-manufacturing facilities, including locations in Ontario, will be required.
About the Role
Reporting to the commercial leadership team, the Commercialization Manager will be responsible for leading cross-functional project teams and driving alignment across multiple stakeholders to bring new products to market successfully.
The ideal candidate combines strong project management capabilities with food or consumer packaged goods experience and is comfortable navigating ambiguity in a fast-paced growth environment.
Commercialization & Project Leadership

• Lead the commercialization of new products, product renovations, and customer-driven initiatives from concept approval through launch
• Develop and manage project plans that integrate R&D, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, Marketing, Quality, and external manufacturing partners
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business objectives
• Identify project risks, dependencies, and resource requirements while developing mitigation plans

Cross-Functional Leadership

• Lead project team meetings and facilitate collaboration across multiple functional groups
• Build alignment on timelines, priorities, deliverables, and launch requirements
• Hold cross-functional stakeholders accountable for key milestones and commitments
• Present project updates, recommendations, and milestone reviews to senior leadership

Customer & Manufacturing Coordination

• Translate customer requirements into actionable commercialization plans
• Coordinate activities with co-manufacturing partners and production facilities
• Ensure product specifications, timelines, and operational capabilities are aligned
• Support successful product launches and post-launch reviews

Process Improvement

• Develop and enhance commercialization processes, tools, and governance frameworks
• Improve visibility into project status, timelines, risks, and resource requirements
• Drive continuous improvement through post-launch analysis and lessons learned
• Help build scalable commercialization practices to support future growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management, commercialization, innovation, or product launch experience
• Experience within food manufacturing, consumer packaged goods, beverage, or related industries strongly preferred
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional projects from concept through commercialization
• Experience working with contract manufacturers or co-manufacturing partners is highly desirable
• Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority
• Comfortable managing multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and project management tools
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering, Supply Chain, Marketing, or a related discipline
• PMP or equivalent project management certification considered an asset

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• High-impact role with direct influence on innovation and growth initiatives
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
• Hybrid work arrangement within the Greater Toronto Area
• Exposure to leading retailers, customers, manufacturing partners, and co-manufacturers
• Competitive salary, bonus, and benefits package

Opportunity to build and improve commercialization processes in a growing organization
Interested?
If you've successfully managed product launches, worked with co-manufacturers, and enjoy bringing cross-functional teams together to deliver results, this could be an exceptional next step in your career.
Apply directly through my MacDonald Search Group profile page:
https://www.macdonaldsearchgroup.com/about-us/team/josh-linde
I review applications and welcome confidential conversations with qualified candidates.