Product Manager
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Product Manager – CPG
Location: Toronto, ON (Hybrid – 3 days/week in office)
Compensation: $80,000–$95,000 base salary + benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is a mission-driven food company focused on delivering high-quality, ethically sourced protein products across North America. As the company continues to expand its product portfolio and national retail presence, they are looking to hire a Product Manager to oversee the development, launch, and lifecycle of their growing line of consumer goods.
This role is ideal for someone who combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, and who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. You’ll work closely with manufacturing, operations, marketing, and finance to ensure each product delivers on quality, margin, and market expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Development & Portfolio Management
- Lead the product lifecycle from concept through commercialization
- Develop and maintain a product roadmap aligned with business goals and consumer trends
- Conduct competitive analysis and trend research to guide product innovation
- Define product specifications, cost targets, and performance benchmarks
- Manage product launches, discontinuations, and SKU rationalization initiatives
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with supply chain, operations, and manufacturing to manage timelines and co-packer relationships
- Collaborate with Marketing and Sales to develop go-to-market strategies and promotional plans
- Work with Finance to monitor costs, margins, and pricing strategy
- Ensure strong communication across departments to align goals and timelines
Quality & Compliance
- Oversee regulatory and QA documentation required for product launches
- Work with internal and external teams to maintain product integrity and compliance
- Support packaging updates and ingredient changes when needed
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of experience in product management, commercialization, or product development in the CPG or food & beverage industry
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, Supply Chain, or a related field
- Proven ability to lead projects from ideation through execution
- Strong analytical skills and business acumen
- Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration abilities
- Ability to work in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment
- Experience with co-manufacturers or co-packers is a strong asset
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint)
- Experience with PLM or ERP systems is a plus
Terra Recruitment is proud to partner with organizations that value diversity and inclusion. Our clients are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
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