Innovation Development & Commercialization ManagerNearly two centuries in, Pabst is still rewriting the playbook. We're the team behind some of America's most recognizable beer brands – driven by creativity, grit, and a passion for what's next. We honor our heritage while pushing forward with bold ideas, fresh thinking, and a people-first culture.
Because great brands are built by great people.We're looking for an Innovation Development & Commercialization Manager in San Antonio to help bring the next generation of Pabst products to life. This role sits at the intersection of innovation, operations, quality, and commercialization; helping turn new product ideas into scalable, high-quality products that show up successfully in-market. From pilot production to full-scale manufacturing, you'll work cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners to move projects from concept to reality.
We're looking for someone who's collaborative, technically minded, highly organized, and excited by the challenge of building and improving products in a fast-moving beverage environment.Flexibility: Work that fits your life – with a hybrid schedule, unlimited vacation, 9 sick days, 10 company holidays, and 2 paid volunteer days.Great Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare plans, a 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting, paid parental leave, disability coverage, life insurance, and more.Great People: A casual, high-energy environment where authenticity is celebrated, curiosity is welcomed, and creativity is supported. It's a place where you can show up as yourself, take on meaningful challenges, and help build brands people actually care about.In this role, you'll help shape how innovation comes to life across the Pabst portfolio.Partner closely with Innovation teams to support development and commercialization of new beverage productsLead commercialization efforts from bench development through pilot production and full-scale manufacturingCollaborate with manufacturing partners to develop scalable and operationally sound production processesCoordinate cross-functional teams across Operations, Supply Chain, Procurement, Packaging, Quality, Regulatory, and FinanceSupport formulation reviews, ingredient validation, process design, and scale-up activitiesManage timelines, milestones, launch readiness, and commercialization risk assessmentsTroubleshoot manufacturing challenges and identify opportunities to improve product consistency and operational efficiencyEnsure product specifications, process parameters, and manufacturing requirements are clearly documented and communicatedSupport continuous improvement initiatives related to manufacturing capability, commercialization efficiency, and innovation executionEvaluate new ingredients, suppliers, technologies, and manufacturing capabilities to support future growthPartner with Quality teams to investigate and resolve product quality issues and customer concernsSupport product optimization efforts related to performance, shelf stability, and manufacturing efficiencyParticipate in plant trials, technical reviews, and manufacturing assessments at partner facilities as neededBachelor's degree in Food Science, Brewing Science, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Supply Chain, or a related field5+ years of experience in beverage, brewing, food manufacturing, product development, commercialization, or quality operationsStrong understanding of beverage manufacturing, commercialization workflows, and quality systemsExperience managing cross-functional projects in manufacturing or CPG environmentsStrong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skillsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office and technical reporting toolsExperience in alcoholic beverage, brewing, RTD, energy drink, or functional beverage categories preferredFamiliarity with co-manufacturing environments, HACCP, GMPs, and food safety systems is a plusPBC takes pride in developing and promoting talent as an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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