CSG Talent have partnered with a highly successful sauces & condiments manufacturer who are looking to hire an R&D Manager to play a key role in the development of new products following recent strong investment in the business to support strategic growth plans.
We are seeking an individual with a proven track record within sauces/condiment settings who has delivered multiple new product development projects. You will focus on innovation, effective development of new or renovation of existing specifications that yield sustained results (including formulation, procedures, and analytical testing requirements), and supporting technical investigations to meet internal and Customer based standards.
Responsibilities:
- Leadership of R&D function, utilizing skills, leadership skills & experiences within the industry to deliver results whilst developing the skillsets of the team.
- Provides bench, lab, and Pilot Plant related work activities to support the development of new products, product line extensions, duplications, product/process improvements, and cost improvements. Leads development of effective, repeatable specifications used at production scale and transitions the products to manufacturing sites.
- Acts as a technical resource and mentor to facilitate skill enhancement for the product development team.
- Provides on-site and off-site support of scale-ups tests, first productions and quality assurance practices of the developed product through the commercialization process and identify areas for improvement to facilitate department operations.
- Supports the Ingredient Specialist in vetting new/alternative materials and suppliers for raw materials in compliance with established quality assurance standards.
- Studies methods to improve quality of food such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value and convenience in support of strategic objectives. Researches new ingredients or technologies that will create a competitive advantage.
Requirements:
- Experience within a management style role within the sauces & condiments industry
- Proven track record relating to new product development processes with end to end management experience.
- Must have excellent written communication skills and demonstrate solid oral communication
- Strong people and interpersonable skills.
- Experience in interacting with customers a significant plus.
If you are interested in this excellent opportunity to join a high growth business, playing a key role in new product development, please click apply or reach out to Harry Barker at CSG Talent.
