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Clemens Food Group

Operations Planner - Food

Clemens Food Group, Hatfield, Minnesota, United States

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If youre ready to own the process of launching new pork products—from concept to packaging to first production—this is the role for you. At Clemens Food Group, we call this position the

Commercialization Project Manager

internally, and it’s a critical link between innovation and execution. You’ll be the conductor of cross-functional collaboration, ensuring our product innovations are delivered on time, on spec, and on point.

The Impact You’ll Make

You’ll quarterback the launch process across Retail, Foodservice, and B2B channels. That means building and managing project plans, coordinating teams, and ensuring launch readiness—down to the last label and line item.

What You’ll Do

Lead and track product launch timelines using Monday.com and MS Project

Facilitate kickoff and pre-launch meetings; align deliverables across R&D, Operations, Sales, and QA

Support packaging and labeling through review and coordination with Regulatory and Marketing

Communicate proactively with stakeholders—including SLT—on updates, risks, and solutions

Troubleshoot issues during first production runs; be hands-on with on-site support

Handle active projects, ranging from line extensions to new concepts

Continuously improve processes, tools, and launch playbooks

What Makes This Role Exciting?

Tangible impact on new product success and customer experience

In-the-action role—more than just a desk job

Strong visibility and interaction across departments

Pathways to career growth in Sales, Scheduling, Category Management, or even Operations if you desired

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience project or commercialization experience (food/CPG preferred, or regulated environment)

Project management mindset

Proficiency with any project tracking platform (Monday.com, MS Project, Airtable, etc.)

Leadership through influence—you don’t need a title to lead

Comfortable presenting to stakeholders and leadership

Initiative-driven, adaptable, and process-focused

Able to handle ambiguity, shifting priorities, and occasional on-site needs during off-hours

Your Future at Clemens

This isn’t just about launching products—it’s about launching careers. You’ll develop a wide range of transferable skills, build deep cross-functional knowledge, and unlock paths into new areas like category or business management.

Application Note

Clemens Food Group is not accepting unsolicited resumes from search or staffing firms. All resumes submitted by search or staffing firms to any employee at Clemens Food Group via email, the Internet, or directly without a valid written search agreement for this role, and without having been asked to participate in this by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Clemens Food Group, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired. Firms not authorized to submit candidates will not be eligible for any fee or ownership claim.

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