Research and Development (R&D) Manager

Gpac is seeking a R&D Manager to join our client company’s growing team in Minnesota! This position will be responsible for creating new product formulations, overseeing R&D process, helping create and monitor a consistent high-quality products and maintain or develop new customer and supplier relationships.

Responsibilities :

• Minimum 5 years Candy / Confection Food Scientist / Food Technologist experience*
• Manage the formulation process for new product development, understanding single ingredient functionality and its effect on processing parameters (brix, pH, texture, water activity, etc.)
• Work with customers to understand their needs regarding flavor, nutrition, and label claims
• Work with purchasing and suppliers if necessary to get materials in house for benchtop and line trials
• Request all paperwork and logistical information on new ingredients, collaborating with the appropriate departments so they can follow up and complete the request
• Coordinate priorities with R&D Applications Specialist
• Organize and retain benchtop and trial samples for further review and shelf life analysis
• Lead the transfer of formulas from benchtop to line trial
• Work on current formulations to make any changes as directed by management teams
• Source and work with third-parties to develop products outside of current capabilities
• Maintain nutritional and labeling database and proof labeling information
• Create first draft tentative nutritional labels
• Create, proof and review nutritional panels for packaging
• Coordinate, manage, monitor, and document plant trials and first production runs
• Provide paperwork and verbal instructions to production team to run production
• Collect data, samples, and attend to detail during production line trials and first production
• Works with staff members to build bench strength and prepare employees for advancement opportunities.
• Additional Responsibilities noted on official job description

Qualifications :

• 5 yrs experience in new product development and formulations in Food Science with Confectionary experience
• BS degree in Food Science
• Understand multi-ingredient functionality
• Self-motivation
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work well with others

This company is ready to interview ASAP! If you come from a food science background and have worked in product development, APPLY NOW!

The company offers a great base salary, bonus, PROFIT SHARING, and more!

This family owned company has been growing for generations and would love someone to join and grow themselves within the company and join their fun community of employees!

To apply directly for consideration or for questions, email Chelsea at [email protected]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.