Welcome to Whataburger Careers!
The Commercialization Manager leads supplier development and commercialization of Whataburger products. They develop new suppliers, assess viability of R&D projects, partner with Field QA, collaborate on RFP projects and cost initiatives.
Total Rewards:
- Competitive Weekly Pay
- Bonus Program with 250% Upside Potential
- Performance for Pay Program – Eligibility to Receive a Pay Increase Once a Year, Based on Performance
- Opportunities for Career Development and Growth
- Healthcare and Life Insurance Benefits
- Paid Time Off - 5 Weeks on Day 1
- Flex Weeks - Remote Work Arrangement
- Paid Corporate Holidays
- 401(k) Savings Plan with a Competitive Company Match
- Paid Parental Leave*
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Scholarship Program - Your and Your Dependents are Eligible!
- Whataburger Family Foundation (Hardship Grant Assistance)
- Discounted Meals For You and a Guest
- Wireless Service Discounts
- Computer & Software Discounts
- Fitness / Gym Discounts
- Awards and Recognition For All You Do
- Retirement Celebration Program
- Subject to meeting eligibility requirements
Responsibilities:
- Explores alternative suppliers and evaluates them based on quality, price, supply chain logistics strength and other Whataburger requirements.
- Supports Product Development team by assessing viability of R&D concepts and managing projects.
- Reviews R&D samples from suppliers, provides them feedback and decides on next steps.
- Monitors commercialization production run activities to ensure product meets specifications.
- Creates reports and presentations on RFP projects and cost initiatives.
- Compiles project documents including formulas, specifications, and nutritionals.
Key Skills:
- Financial Planning
- Project Management
- Budgeting
- Inventory Management
- Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)
- Food Product Management
Preferred:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Food Chemistry or related degree or any equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 8+ years’ experience preferably in culinary or R&D in manufacturing and/or restaurant industry.
300 Concord Plaza Dr San Antonio TX 78216-6903