Research and Development Manager

Research and Development Manager

The R&D Manager is responsible for managing product development team's day-to-day tasks to ensure timelines are met as related to the design, formulation, and engineering of custom food products.

Requirements of the Research and Development Manager

• Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Food Nutrition, Food Engineering, or related required
• 5 years of supervisory or management experience
• Knowledge of food science and technology
• Product development and commercialization experience, preferably in frozen food

Responsibilities of the Research and Development Manager

• Execute the strategic plan set forth by VP R&S for the future growth, aligning with the company's overall strategic goals and objectives
• Oversight of development of new products based on customer requirements and specifications
• Prioritize and schedule all product development-related activities
• Coordinate all activities in the culinary and development kitchens, supporting prioritization and schedule
• Manage applicable line items of R&D budget, ensuring that it meets the strategic plan for the department in use of physical and human resources
• Work with manufacturing to ensure that samples and test runs adhere to the customer and recipe specifications and manufacturing processes
• Ensure proper documentation of test data, raw ingredient specification, finished product specification, product formulation, and manufacturing processes

Full Time, DIRECT HIRE

Pay is $130,000 - $140,000 annually, based on experience

*If you have an open application with Matthews Professional Employment, Inc. please express your interest in this position to your consultant*

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $130,000 - $140,000