.full-timejob duration: regularcompany descriptionsince 1940, dairy queen has been one of the world's best known and loved brands.
based in minneapolis, mn, international dairy queen inc., (idq), is the parent company of american dairy queen corporation.
as a leading franchisor, there are more than 7,000 independently owned and operated restaurants in the u.s., canada and more than 20 countries around the world.
idq is a subsidiary of berkshire hathaway inc. (berkshire) which is led by warren buffett, the legendary investor and ceo of berkshire.here at idq, we create extraordinary fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent.
we firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded.
we're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.job descriptionwe have an exciting opportunity available for a product development manager supporting our latin america & carribean region.
this individual contributor role manages the new product development process and ingredient approval processes and assists fsqr (food safety, quality and regulatory) with vendor approvals.
ensures new products and product revisions meet dairy queen's high-quality standards.the product development manager must have excellent project management, time management, reporting, analytical and problem-solving skills.
using these skills, this position works as a versatile and efficient team player in a fast-paced and collaborative franchisee environment.
in addition, this role will work closely with the la&c general manager, director – marketing and director – supply chain to deliver sales growth opportunities within the region.the candidate will work closely with the product development team to develop new products and to improve core products.
the manager works closely with marketing, supply chain and other team members to determine the most profitable course for idq and its franchisees for existing and new products.key accountabilities include:product developmentsupports category growth and marketing calendar execution within the la&c region.
collaborates with a cross functional dq and franchisee teams, manages components of the new product development process that aligns with our menu vision and country marketing calendar as defined by the la&c team.
embraces the implementation, utilization and reporting of the dedvim (define, explore, develop, validate, implement, measure) innovation process through the various project and timeline management stages to facilitate product development.manages the development of new core and lto menu items and approvals for new and approved vendors, ingredients and for menu item approvals as assigned