Project Leader
Core
Lead full-cycle food product development projects from research to commercial scale-up, managing technical teams and client relationships.
Role type
Senior Project Leader (Food Product Development)
Builds
New food products, beverages, nutrition bars, snacks, and supplements
Domain
Food Science / Product Development
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Project management, full-cycle product development, team leadership, client management, technical guidance on scale-up, budget management, business development
Preferred skills
Strategic decision making, innovation leadership, cross-functional coordination
Technologies
Pilot plant equipment, commercial manufacturing machinery, standard software applications (spreadsheets, graphics)
Responsibilities
Structure and manage R&D projects across multiple categories; act as primary interface with clients to maintain relationships and ensure satisfaction; manage and motivate a team of up to 3 technical staff; develop and approve project plans and scope changes; track project performance and manage resource expenditures; support new business development and client prospecting
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with supervisory responsibilities