Innovation Manager
Core
Leading product innovation initiatives, developing new formulas, and driving continuous improvement for bakery ingredients to meet customer needs and market trends.
Role type
Product Innovation Manager (Food Manufacturing)
Builds
New and optimized product formulas for baker's yeast and yeast extract products
Domain
Food Science / Bakery Ingredients / Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Formula conception, product development, quality management, data analysis, food safety systems (HACCP, FSSC 22000), stakeholder collaboration, technical training
Preferred skills
Strategic mindset, problem-solving, leadership, cross-functional communication
Technologies
Quality control software, product development tools, data analysis software, LIP
Responsibilities
Conceive new innovative product formulas, optimize existing products with high-performance raw materials, conduct experiments in baking centers or customer facilities, provide technical briefings and training to sales teams, collaborate with operations to streamline production and handle quality complaints, analyze performance data to drive continuous improvement, lead project funnels aligned with sales objectives
Seniority
Mid-to-Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities