coke
R&D Senior Manager, Product Development
At a Glance
- Location
- Mexico - Mexico City, Mexico
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- 2026-07-16
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Engineering
- Environmental
- Finance
- Food & Beverage
- Manufacturing
- Regulatory
Requirements
8+ years of progressive experience in Product Development, R&D, Commercialization, or Technical Innovation within the food and beverage industry.
Strong experience in Dairy and/or Plant-Based Beverage development.
Demonstrated success leading complex cross-functional product development projects from concept to launch.
Knowledge of beverage manufacturing processes, including:
Filling technologies
Chemistry, Communication, Continual Improvement Process, Data Compilation, Environmental Science, Food Safety Management, Food Sciences, Food Technology, Green Solutions, Laboratory Testing, Leadership, Microbiology, Product Development, Quality Control (QC), Researching, Sensory Testing, Waterfall Model
Responsibilities
Product Development Leadership
Lead the development and renovation agenda for Dairy & Plant-Based beverages across LATAM.
Translate consumer insights, business opportunities, and market trends into technically sound and scalable product solutions.
Design and execute development strategies from concept generation through commercialization.
Lead formulation development, ingredient selection, sensory optimization, processing validation, and shelf-life determination.
Drive technical decision-making with a balanced assessment of risks, costs, operational complexity, and consumer experience.
About the Company
We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We act with a growth mindset, take an expansive approach to what’s possible and believe in continuous learning to improve our business and ourselves. We focus on four key behaviors – curious, empowered, inclusive and agile – and value how we work as much as what we achieve. We believe that our culture is one of the reasons
our company continues to thrive after 130+ years. Visit
Our Purpose and Vision
to learn more about these behaviors and how you
can bring them to life in your next role at Coca-Cola.