Job: Research and Development Manager

Jobing Description

Essential Functions of the Position:

Manage all long term and short term R & D projects to meet all company

quality, sales, financial, and customer objectives.

Administer R&D resources to ensure successful and timely execution of

product development and other assignments.

Coordinate cross-functional team collaboration to prioritize and execute new

product development from ideation and concept phases through marketing and

commercialization.

Build R&D project plans with clear objectives, timelines, risks, and costs.

Develop new products to enhance the product line or fill customer requests

that meet established cost, nutritional, ingredient, flavor, and functional

parameters

Drive cost-saving opportunities in product formulation.

Organize and coordinate required product testing and validation prior to new

product launches.

Identify and incorporate consumer, culinary, and food technology trends into

innovative products, expanded processing capabilities, and business-building

opportunities.

Collaborate with vendors on new ingredients and technology; evaluate product

samples for acceptability as new raw material or new vendor.

Research and recommend solutions for technical concerns including

formula/product structural changes, ingredient replacements, label or

manufacturing requirements, and product quality.

Prepare and monitor key department and NPD metrics; report key project

management metrics to appropriate departments and individuals.

Select and hire new R & D personnel; train, mentor, and coach R&D staff to

improve team performance and develop individuals professionally.

Maintain performance records and conduct performance appraisals of direct

reports.

Maintain clean and safe laboratory environment; ensure laboratory equipment

properly maintained through regular calibration and appropriate cleaning

procedures.

Maintain accurate records of work activities in lab notebooks, project database,

and various R&D electronic files.

Marginal Functions of the Position:

Present new products and concepts to key customers or sales representatives.

Administer budgetary guidelines to effectively manage personnel, supply, and

equipment resources.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

M.S. in Food Science or related field.

Work Experience: Seven years of R&D, product development, and related

experience. Three years of supervisory experience.

Physical Demands: Able to work with airborne dust, ingredient particles, and

strong aromas. Able to travel periodically (10-25%)

Required Skills: Solid understanding of food science and experimental design principles.

In-depth knowledge of food formulations and ingredient functionality.

Strong planning, organization, and project management skills.

Aptitude for innovation and creative problem-solving.

Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work in fast pace environment and manage multiple, changing priorities.

Strong presentation and team building skills.

Sound judgment and business acumen; ability to calculate risks on new products and process technology.

Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office

Company Information
Website: www.RLSchreiber.com Address: --
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