Group R&D Manager: Process, Materials & Technology Capability
Core
Governance and guidance of R&D technical expertise through process and technology strategies, standards, and frameworks to build manufacturing-level capability and support innovation from concept to commercialization.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Process, Materials & Technology)
Builds
Process and technology strategies, standards, frameworks, and manufacturing capabilities
Domain
Food & Beverage Manufacturing / Process Engineering
Required skills
Process engineering, Material science, New product development, Supply chain collaboration, Manufacturing facility operations, Regulatory compliance, Team leadership, Sustainability knowledge, Food safety standards, Process quality standards
Preferred skills
Packaging optimization, Value engineering, Food waste reduction, Scalability and industrialization, Stakeholder collaboration
Technologies
PLM systems, PFDs, HAZOP analysis, Process equipment selection
Responsibilities
Develop material and energy balance, Lead selection of process equipment, Provide oversight from concept-to-launch, Conduct process scale-up validations, Drive value engineering and process improvement, Govern line trials and ramp-up to commercial production
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities