Manager / Sr. Manager - Research & Development
Manager / Sr.
ManagerResearch & DevelopmentAs the brand is growing, so is our team! We are looking for a talented manager to join our Research & Development team, reporting to the Sr.
Director of Research & Development and working closely with our Marketing & Operations teams.
This position will be primarily responsible for providing technical leadership to continue to improve our current product portfolio & to drive development of new product categories from bench, to pilot scale up, and through full commercialization.
Who are you?A roll-up-your-sleeves type of person with a can-do attitude who embraces challenge & enjoys solving problemsA critical thinker with a strong fundamental understanding of food safety, food chemistry and food manufacturingA natural leader who will help drive growth of both our business and scientistsSomeone with a passion for science that embraces disruptive ideas and has the ability to operate in ambiguous environmentsA very organized person who pays meticulous attention to detailExcellent time management skillsable to plant & manage complex projects while working with simplicity, urgency and agilityA friendly team-oriented individual with a strong sense of integrity who can develop solid relationships with internal and external partnersA foodie, passionate for clean label food who embraces optimism with a personal commitment to health & wellnessSomeone who takes pride in the job and is eager to help shape our young companyEssential job functionsWorking with guidance and support for the Sr.
Director of R&D, but with expected autonomy you will:
Provide technical leadership to develop new products & product categories from bench to pilot scale-up, and through full commercializationWork cross-functionally to support continuous improvement and optimization initiatives of current products and manufacturing linesDevelop testing methods and data analysis tools to help build in-depth understanding of products, ingredients, processing conditions and equipment used in company operationSupport creation of new processes and procedures as the company growsProvide guidance and training to laboratory technicians, new food scientists and other co-workers on experimental design, testing protocols, operation of equipment/instruments, and other as neededThink critically, balance multiple tasks, and be flexible wearing whateverhatis needed to support cross-functional teams and help meet company goalsContribute to our knowledge base, thought leadership, and company culture through your unique character and skillsTechnical
Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Food Science or Chemical/Biological Systems Engineering required.
Master s Degree preferred7
years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, food product development, laboratory and/or pilot plant settingsExperience in any of the following strongly preferredFood safetybackground in natural antimicrobials or HACCP/PCQI certifications are a strong plusFood engineering & continuous improvementFood packagingbackground in flexible or modified atmosphere packaging are a strong plusFood product developmentbackground in bakery, high protein/low carb or clean label foods are a strong plusAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organizationHighly collaborative with the ability to lead through influenceSelf-starter and intellectually curious.
Comfortable with ambiguityExperience working in small and large companies preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys cps4jobs.
com.
JO:
235.
23KG#LI-KG1 Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Business Process Improvement Communication Coordinating Critical Thinking Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
ManagerResearch & DevelopmentAs the brand is growing, so is our team! We are looking for a talented manager to join our Research & Development team, reporting to the Sr.
Director of Research & Development and working closely with our Marketing & Operations teams.
This position will be primarily responsible for providing technical leadership to continue to improve our current product portfolio & to drive development of new product categories from bench, to pilot scale up, and through full commercialization.
Who are you?A roll-up-your-sleeves type of person with a can-do attitude who embraces challenge & enjoys solving problemsA critical thinker with a strong fundamental understanding of food safety, food chemistry and food manufacturingA natural leader who will help drive growth of both our business and scientistsSomeone with a passion for science that embraces disruptive ideas and has the ability to operate in ambiguous environmentsA very organized person who pays meticulous attention to detailExcellent time management skillsable to plant & manage complex projects while working with simplicity, urgency and agilityA friendly team-oriented individual with a strong sense of integrity who can develop solid relationships with internal and external partnersA foodie, passionate for clean label food who embraces optimism with a personal commitment to health & wellnessSomeone who takes pride in the job and is eager to help shape our young companyEssential job functionsWorking with guidance and support for the Sr.
Director of R&D, but with expected autonomy you will:
Provide technical leadership to develop new products & product categories from bench to pilot scale-up, and through full commercializationWork cross-functionally to support continuous improvement and optimization initiatives of current products and manufacturing linesDevelop testing methods and data analysis tools to help build in-depth understanding of products, ingredients, processing conditions and equipment used in company operationSupport creation of new processes and procedures as the company growsProvide guidance and training to laboratory technicians, new food scientists and other co-workers on experimental design, testing protocols, operation of equipment/instruments, and other as neededThink critically, balance multiple tasks, and be flexible wearing whateverhatis needed to support cross-functional teams and help meet company goalsContribute to our knowledge base, thought leadership, and company culture through your unique character and skillsTechnical
Qualifications:
Bachelor s Degree in Food Science or Chemical/Biological Systems Engineering required.
Master s Degree preferred7
years of relevant experience in food manufacturing, food product development, laboratory and/or pilot plant settingsExperience in any of the following strongly preferredFood safetybackground in natural antimicrobials or HACCP/PCQI certifications are a strong plusFood engineering & continuous improvementFood packagingbackground in flexible or modified atmosphere packaging are a strong plusFood product developmentbackground in bakery, high protein/low carb or clean label foods are a strong plusAbility to communicate effectively at all levels of the organizationHighly collaborative with the ability to lead through influenceSelf-starter and intellectually curious.
Comfortable with ambiguityExperience working in small and large companies preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Kristen Gawrys at kgawrys cps4jobs.
com.
JO:
235.
23KG#LI-KG1 Recommended Skills Attention To Detail Business Process Improvement Communication Coordinating Critical Thinking Curiosity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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