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Director of R&D

Curtis Food Recruiters
Appleton, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 2/27/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2025

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of R&D to lead research & development, process innovation, and quality improvements. As the face of our innovation team, you will work closely with customers, technical sales teams, and cross-functional internal groups to develop new products, optimize processes, and enhance technologies. While coffee expertise is a plus, it is not required—what matters most is technical agility, leadership, and the ability to turn ideas into actionable innovations.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Lead R&D, and process innovation for beverage applications.
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to identify and meet customer demands.
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create new product formulations and improve existing processes.
  • Lead and develop a high-performing technical team, providing mentorship and guidance.
  • Own the roasting and extraction processes, identifying new methods for optimization and efficiency.

Ideal :

  • Experience in R&D, product development, and process innovation within beverages, coffee, or food manufacturing.
  • Strong leadership skills—able to manage internal and external expertise and drive projects forward.
  • Experience working on cross-functional projects with marketing, engineering, and sales teams.
  • Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and developing new processes.
  • If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Melissa Kern at melissa@curtisfood.com.

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