Jesse Post
Holland,MI
Summary
I am focused on helping Request Foods by supporting the Research and Development department. I am seeking the director position so I can use my knowledge and experience with all department team members and help them develop. I am excited about new opportunities and challenges this position would create.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Product Development Manager
Request Foods Inc.
Holland, MI
01.2026 - Current
- Manage a team of three product developers and two product development technicians
- Coordinate with Label and Regulatory for USDA packaging and labeling requirements
- Launch commercialization projects
- Work with different systems; Word, Excel, JDE, Claricom, Clarisoft, Paycor, Genesis, TraceGains, Veeva, Optiva, Tumbleweed
- Bring in new materials with procurement from vendors
Product Development Manager
Request Foods Inc.
Holland, MI
07.2024 - 01.2026
- Managed a team of Product Developer and two product development technicians
- Work with customers to create projects for new business
- Run connect meetings with customer and internal manufacturing and support teams
- Create and manage Code date links and plant identification software
- Visit customer plants and locations to present concepts and brainstorm ideation.
Product Developer
Request Foods Inc.
Holland, MI
2012 - 2024
- Manage SKUs in production to work through formula changes and trouble shoot production issues
- Create new procedures for equipment
- Oversee the daily cutting review to observe previous day’s production for quality control
- Build and update formulas and procedures in JDE operating systems for production
- Cover trials and test runs with and without customers
Product Development Technician
Request Foods Inc.
Holland, MI
2008 - 2012
- Work on bench top scale work to create concepts and food to scale in grams that convert to pounds in plant
- Create new food items using trends and customer targeted information
Production Veg and Sauce Cook
Request Foods Inc.
Holland, MI
11.2006 - 2008
- Build sauces and meal components to recipe specifications
- Manage the equipment like the cheese shredder and sauce kettles
- Coordinate with the production line to make sure line has enough product
Sauté Cook
Spectators Sports Bar and Grille
01.2005 - 01.2006
Kitchen Manager
Longnecks Grille
01.2004 - 01.2006
Education
Associate Degree - Specialized Technology of Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
Pittsburgh, PA07.2003
Skills
- Good Verbal Communication Skills
- Knowledge of current SKU’s and support documents for production
- Strong computer skills in different formats
Leadership Experience
19 years of experience within Request Foods working with leadership teams to produce customer products with quality excellence
Timeline
Senior Product Development Manager
Request Foods Inc.
01.2026 - Current
Product Development Manager
Request Foods Inc.
07.2024 - 01.2026
Production Veg and Sauce Cook
Request Foods Inc.
11.2006 - 2008
Sauté Cook
Spectators Sports Bar and Grille
01.2005 - 01.2006
Kitchen Manager
Longnecks Grille
01.2004 - 01.2006
Product Developer
Request Foods Inc.
2012 - 2024
Product Development Technician
Request Foods Inc.
2008 - 2012
Associate Degree - Specialized Technology of Culinary Arts
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute