[Hiring] Production Commercialization Manager @Javvy Coffee Company

Role Description

You'll be the operating system for product work at Javvy. Your mission is to get every refresher, creamer and coffee project from idea to launch on time, across retail, DTC and Amazon.

• Partner closely with Product Strategy, Product Development, and Quality & Regulatory.
• Keep every project moving and ensure each launch reaches the shelf on schedule.
• Report to the Director of Product Strategy & Innovation.
• Work with Operations, Sales, Marketing, and Finance.
• Fully remote (U.S.) role with regular travel to co-manufacturers and our Charleston, SC HQ.

What You’ll Own

• Stage-gate:
  • Run the stage-gate process end to end: gate criteria, required inputs, and go, kill and hold decisions.
  • Prepare each gate review and document the outcome.
  • Ensure no project skips formula lock, Nutrition Facts Panel sign-off, or packaging freeze.
• One master timeline:
  • Keep every project in one place, each with an owner, next milestone, risk level, and launch date.
  • Plan backward from retail resets, DTC launches, and Amazon go-lives.
  • Flag slips the week they happen, with the impact and a recovery plan.
• One system of record:
  • Select a single project management tool and retire the rest.
  • Keep formula versions, sample rounds, and feedback tied to each project.
• Operating cadence:
  • Run the weekly product meeting: owners report their own status.
  • Lead a monthly portfolio review with our Co-founder & CMO.
  • Own the launch readiness checklist: formula, nutrition panel, packaging, co-manufacturer run, inventory, sales sheet, and marketing assets.
• Cross-functional handoffs:
  • Run clean handoffs from formula lock to commercialization, Operations, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Track co-manufacturer and flavor house deadlines: sample due dates, pilot runs, and first production.

What Success Looks Like

• Launches hit their original dates.
• Every project has a current status in one shared system.
• Potential delays are flagged weeks in advance.
• Gate reviews happen on schedule with clear, documented decisions.
• Operations, Sales, and Marketing have the lead time they need to set every launch up for success.

Qualifications

• 4–7 years leading commercialization, innovation, or new product launches at a CPG food, beverage, or supplement brand.
• A track record of launching SKUs through co-manufacturers, from brief to first production.
• Experience running (not just participating in) stage-gate and portfolio review processes.
• Strong skills in a project platform such as Smartsheet, Monday, Asana, or Notion, plus Excel.
• The ability to keep senior stakeholders accountable to deadlines through influence, calmly and constructively.
• Comfort with regular travel to co-manufacturers and HQ.

Bonus Points

• PMP certification.
• Omnichannel launch experience across retail, DTC, and Amazon.
• Experience in a startup or high-growth environment.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• 100% Company-Paid Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance for employees (Family coverage available at employee cost).
• 401(k) Retirement Plan.
• Parental Leave.
• Free Access to Javvy Products.
• Career Growth Opportunities.
• Collaborative, Fast-Paced Start-Up Environment.

Company Description

Javvy is on a mission to set a new standard for café favorites with better-for-you beverages that are craveable, convenient, and without compromise. Positioned at the intersection of café culture, convenience, and functional nutrition, we’re reimagining the drinks people buy every day — proving you don’t have to compromise between great taste and quality ingredients.

Javvy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable laws.

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications and may be modified as business needs evolve.