Director of Research Development - Pastry

Responsibilities

What You Will Do

• Own the development, formulation, and build of new bakery products, ensuring they meet company standards for quality, taste, and functionality
• Plan, execute, and oversee plant trials (sample runs) to evaluate the viability and scalability of new products in the manufacturing environment
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to address and resolve any issues that arise during trial runs
• Ensure successful transition from pilot scale to full-scale production
• Prepare and maintain comprehensive product documentation, including vendor briefs, plant trial briefs, finished product specifications, ingredient lists, and Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Ensure all product documentation is accurate, up-to-date, and meets regulatory and quality standards
• Research new product ingredients and suppliers to source high-quality materials
• Conduct ingredient evaluations and quality assessments
• Work closely with Marketing, Quality Assurance, Purchasing / Inventory, and other departments to ensure alignment and support for new product initiatives
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on project status and resolve any issues that arise
• Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines and milestones are met
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to track progress and coordinate activities
• Perform all related duties as required; related duties may not be specifically listed but are within the general occupational responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s classification of work

Required Skills

What You Need to Be Successful

Cafe Valley is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.