R&D Manager: Grains (Main Meal Carbs)
Core
Manage Product & Packaging Technologists to develop, launch, and optimize cost-effective grain-based main meal carb products.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Food Science)
Builds
New food products, re-engineered existing products, and optimized manufacturing processes for global markets.
Domain
Food & Beverage / Grains / Main Meal Carbs
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development, packaging technology, value analysis, project management, supply chain collaboration, sustainability strategy, team leadership, market trend research, product specification design, pilot facility management
Preferred skills
Experience with third-party supplier development, re-engineering for profitability, ethical leadership development
Technologies
Packaging technology, pilot/testing facilities
Responsibilities
Translate marketing NPD briefs into product specifications, re-engineer existing products for value, drive sustainability agenda, manage pilot/testing facilities, oversee third-party supplier product development, mentor junior staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities