The Farmer's Dog is hiring a
Director of Commercialization

Summary

Join The Farmer’s Dog as Commercialization Director and bring products from concept to scale, shaping & driving the commercialization of formulations and products with our co-packers, help expand our network footprint and be ahead of the curve for new product lines that the business seeks to launch.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercialization process, from concept to launch, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
• Take recipes or products developed on-paper by our R&D team, and translate them at manufacturing sites into a scalable, consistent product that improves efficiency while meeting the customer promise and product quality intended initially
• Work closely with the R&D function to ensure product development aligns with market needs, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing capabilities
• Collaborate with the manufacturing team to ensure efficient and effective production of high-quality products and to troubleshoot any production-related issues
• Strong understanding and experience in optimizing products through various production processes and equipment as a key skill
• Analyze current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement
• Develop and implement strategies to improve productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies
• Partner with internal Growth Expansion, implementing product improvements and line extensions driven by market trends, competitor activity, and consumer feedback as flagged by Growth Expansion, Retention, or R&D
• As new products are identified within the portfolio, act as a collaborator in the co-manufacturer selection process, and ensure that all new products are positioned to scale efficiently
• Identify optimization levers to reduce production costs and implement approved changes with co-manufacturer partners
• Provide technical guidance in the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes
• Conduct process simulations and engineering calculations to support process design and improvement initiatives
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices
• Develop practical solutions to complex technical problems
• Make quantitative, fact-based decisions

Benefits

• Dog-friendly office in Greenwich Village
• Market-competitive compensation and equity packages
• Comprehensive Healthcare, Dental, and Vision
• 12 week paid parental leave
• Competitive 401k plan with company match
• Flexible PTO and WFH policy
• Discounted fresh food for your pup
• Your pet interrupting video calls (and in-person meetings) is now a feature, not a bug