R&D Manager (Process)
Core
Lead end-to-end development of new bakery products, raw materials, and processes from concept to post-launch, ensuring right-first-time delivery to critical paths.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Process)
Builds
New bakery products, raw materials, and manufacturing processes
Domain
Food manufacturing / Bakery technology
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, customer partnership management, pilot plant and factory operations, supplier engagement, project documentation, team leadership, food process technologies, MS Office
Preferred skills
NPD experience, cross-functional collaboration, data analysis, change management
Responsibilities
Lead product development projects from concept through post-launch, act as primary technical contact for customer developers, prepare and deliver trial review presentations, engage suppliers for technology opportunities, line-manage and coach Technologists/Technicians, drive continuous improvement of procedures
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership