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Commercialization Specialist- Brecksville

Location: Brecksville, OH- HYBRID
Department: Product Commercialization
Employment Type: Full-Time  

About AGRANA Fruit  

AGRANA Fruit is proud to be a Great Place to Work® Certified™ organization, reflecting our commitment to a high-trust, collaborative, and employee-focused culture.  

As the global market leader in fruit preparations, AGRANA Fruit develops innovative fruit ingredients for the refrigerated and frozen dairy, bakery, and food service industries. In fact, every third cup of yogurt consumed worldwide contains fruit prepared by AGRANA.  

If you're looking to join an innovative, collaborative company where your work directly supports world-class food manufacturers, AGRANA Fruit offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career.  

Position Summary  

AGRANA Fruit US, Inc. is seeking to hire a Commercialization Specialist to work as part of the team at our Corporate Headquarters in Brecksville, OH. This position manages products across the product lifecycle, from new product setup and trial execution through production transition, ongoing product maintenance, optimization, and end-of-life management. The role coordinates SAP and product-data setup, trials, product changes, production trending, raw-material substitutions, discontinuation, and inactivation. The specialist aligns Operations, Technical Services, Quality, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and NPD to ensure products are implemented, maintained, and closed in a clear, timely, and repeatable manner.

Key Responsibilities:

•          Project-manage new product commercialization from SAP setup and trial readiness through trial approval, shipment, release, and transition to routine production.
•          Coordinate product changes throughout the commercial lifecycle, including BOM/formula, inspection plan, packaging/fill weight, master data, status, version control, documentation, and plant or customer setup.
•         Manage product trending and proactively identify product or process risk; coordinate reviews and corrective actions intended to reduce downtime, repeat adjustments, and quality failures.
•          Lead raw-material substitutions, runout transitions, and temporary or permanent version management, including implementation timing, plant coordination, and validation of the resulting SAP/product setup.
•          Provide technical and SAP support for production troubleshooting, product adjustments, plant-to-plant transfers, trial disposition, version/status issues, and quality-data review.
•          Project-manage product discontinuation and inactivation, including timing, SAP status, finished-product inventory, unique raw-material exposure, rework/usage opportunities, customer recovery needs, and verified closure.
•          Serve as the cross-functional communication interface among Operations, Technical Services, Quality, Procurement, Customer Service, Sales, Finance, and NPD; prioritize portfolio workload and lead recurring reviews as needed to clarify ownership and drive completion.
•          Maintain and improve SOPs, workflows, tracking tools, KPIs, and digital solutions that support clear, repeatable commercialization and product lifecycle processes and reduce manual work or rework.
•          Maintain accurate and timely lifecycle records and act in accordance with AGRANA compliance guidelines and Safety-First principles.

Required Qualifications:

•          Bachelor’s degree, preferably with an Operations, Engineering, Science, or Business focus
•          Strong organizational, project-management, prioritization, and time-management skills
•          Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills; ability to coordinate across technical and business functions
•          Strong knowledge of Microsoft 365, computer systems, and ERP systems; SAP experience preferred
•          Ability to manage multiple products, requests, priorities, and timelines simultaneously
•          Experience in commercialization, product lifecycle, manufacturing, food production, master data, or continuous improvement preferred
•          Fluency in English language

Benefits  

AGRANA Fruit offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support the health, wellness, and financial well-being of our employees, including:  

• Competitive salary  

• Comprehensive benefits, including wellness program

• 401k plan with company match

• Paid time off  

• Career development opportunities  

• Collaborative, employee-focused work environment  

Why Join AGRANA Fruit?  

At AGRANA Fruit, you'll become part of a global organization recognized for innovation, quality, and collaboration. Our employees play an essential role in supplying leading food manufacturers around the world while enjoying opportunities for professional growth in an inclusive and supportive workplace.    

Apply Today  

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit an application or contact:  

Rachel.Finkelstein@agrana.com  

Learn more about career opportunities at https://agranajobs.com/