Senior Manager, Product Development (Dry Applications)
Kinder's · Walnut Creek, CA
Posted 16 days ago · $160,000-$180,000
or apply directly on Kinder's's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 16 days Kinder's's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 86% of Kinder's's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Kinder's
- high 34 stale, 1 reposted of 49 open
- Hiring momentum
- 66 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Kinder's's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Kinder's.
About this role
The Senior Manager, Product Development (Dry Applications) at Kinder’s leads a team focused on technical support for dry application projects from concept to commercialization. This role involves bench-top formulation, scale-up, and collaboration with various departments to ensure product quality and compliance. The manager is responsible for guiding the team, setting goals, and ensuring alignment with brand priorities while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Kinder's as an employer.
What you need
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)
- 10+ years of experience in food product development
- At least 3+ years in a people or project leadership role
- Proven success in CPG innovation; sauces, seasonings, or condiments experience preferred
- Strong technical knowledge of formulation, ingredient functionality, sensory evaluation, and scale-up
- Excellent project management and organizational skills
Nice to have
- Growth mindset with an excitement to learn and teach
- Passionate people-lover excited by building relationships
- Low ego with a strong sense of humility
- Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment
- Collaborative mindset with an ability to find creative solutions
What you get
- Paid time off
- 401k
- Bonus/incentive eligibility
- Equity grants
- Competitive health benefits
- Parental leave
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of remote work options, though flexibility is noted
- Salary range provided but may vary based on location and other factors
- Emphasis on a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment may require adaptability
Summarised from Kinder's's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Kinder's on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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