Commercialization Specialist - New Berlin, WI or Colby, WI

New Berlin

WI - Wisconsin

Sales, Customer Service & Origination

Commercialization Specialist - New Berlin, WI or Colby, WI

MAIN FUNCTION: The commercialization specialist will serve as the primary project lead for all commercialization initiatives, overseeing the process from project initiation through plant level implementation. This role ensures seamless cross-functional coordination or bring new products to market efficiently, cost effectively, and in alignment with customer expectations.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Food Science, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3–7 years of experience in food manufacturing, supply chain, or product commercialization with some project management experience or knowledge.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, product scale-up, and ingredient systems.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple concurrent projects.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/COMPETENCIES

• Work collaboratively in a cross functional team environment
• Develop positive working relationships with colleagues
• Work requires professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong project management and coordination Skills
• High level analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong organizational and follow-up discipline.
• Cross-functional influencer; able to bridge technical and operational language.
• Data-driven decision-making and attention to detail.
• Agility under pressure and ability to prioritize competing demands.
• Passion for food manufacturing, innovation, and process improvement.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

• Be aware of and follow up to date OSHA regulations that apply to the tasks in your job.
• Be aware of your surroundings, watching for forklift traffic and trip hazards such as pallets or cords when entering the production area.
• Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when entering the production area.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Facilitates the commercialization process from CDD project completion through plant level implementation.
• Maintain extensive understanding of manufacturing capabilities, supply chain processes, and the product development phases at all sites.
• Execute and enhance the phase in/phase out processes
• Project coordination for line extensions, product changes, product deletions, and other new product initiations as assigned.
• Partner closely with CDD, sales, operations, regulatory, and QA to keep projects on track and aligned with timelines.
• Communicate lead times, MOQs, ingredient constraints, and formulation details to internal teams.
• Ensure that new product processes and accountabilities are understood and that there is organizational alignment and input.
• Comprehensive understanding of raw materials in productions
• Lead the communication to subject matter experts and plant stakeholders to keep projects in alignment to business financial and timing goals.
• Manage and mitigate project risks, problem solve, and quickly provide strategic solutions.
• Facilitate team project meetings to enable status updates, resolve issues, and drive progress against tasks and deliverables. Maintain and issue action registers and update timelines.
• Coordinate tastings and product evaluations to ensure alignment with gold standard specifications prior to shipping.
• Build Info packets for coman partners on all finished goods produced throught Comans.
• May require infrequent travel to support new product setups and training.

Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours.

If hired, employees will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

The pay range for this position is expected to be between:

$54,700.00 - $100,100.00

Benefits and Perks

Enriching the quality of life for the world begins by taking care of our colleagues. In addition to competitive pay, we support your diverse needs with a comprehensive total rewards package to enhance your well-being, including:

• Physical wellness – medical/Rx, dental, vision and on-site wellness center access or gym reimbursement (as applicable).
• Financial wellness – flexible spending accounts, health savings account, 401(k) with matching contributions and cash balance plan, discounted employee stock purchasing program, life insurance, disability, workers’ compensation, legal assistance, identity theft protection.
• Mental and social wellness – Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) and Colleague Giving Programs (ADM Cares).

Additional benefits include:

• Paid time off including paid holidays.
• Adoption assistance and paid maternity and parental leave.
• Tuition assistance.
• Company-sponsored training and development resources, such as LinkedIn Learning, language training and mentoring programs.

• Benefits may vary for bargained locations, confirm benefit eligibility with your recruiter.

#IncludingYou

Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM’s efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments — environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We welcome everyone to apply. We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, language, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over. Learn more at www.adm.com.

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