R&D Manager - Bakery Goods

White & Clayton Recruitment
OH, United States
Full-time

Position Overview :

The Manager R&D will be joining a private equity business with iconic brands, strong retail presence, and outstanding manufacturing capabilities.

The role will be based in the Toledo, Ohio manufacturing facility. Developing and maintaining a strong interaction with cross functional areas on a day-to-day basis is an important part of the position.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead a team of food scientists and engineers
  • Provide technical expertise throughout all phases of new product development (concept through commercialization)
  • Provide expertise supporting technical issues in the manufacturing plant
  • Provide leadership, coaching and mentoring for the technical team
  • Ensure the accuracy of the technical data related to bakery products (PLM system, regulatory compliance, formulas, artwork)
  • Work with Marketing to establish innovation strategy
  • Partner with Operations, Planning, QA, and Procurement for commercial execution against all new products
  • Recommend and implement product quality improvements based on quantitative insights
  • Investigate and implement cost reduction initiatives
  • Cross functional collaboration with Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Finance, Operations
  • Generate new product ideas and recipes, and review and approve new ideas

Qualifications :

  • 8+ years of CPG / food R&D experience. Experience in baking categories strongly preferred :
  • Understanding of flours and grains
  • Understanding of grain-based products, chemical leavening, yeast leavening, ingredient functionality
  • Understanding of carbohydrate chemistry and fat / oil chemistry
  • Experience leading highly skilled technical teams (scientists and engineers)
  • Experience using TraceGains or other Product Lifecycle Management system
  • Experience using Genesis or other nutrition labeling software
  • Bachelors Degree in Food Science or Engineering
  • Preferred : Masters Degree in Food Science, Engineering, or Business

Personal Characteristics :

Strong leadership presence, communication skills, and ability to influence

Great attitude and drive : Ability to roll up sleeves and get things done

Ability to thrive in and handle ambiguity & fast paced environment

Track record of successful people development

Passion for food and innovation

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