Research and Development Manager

Working under the Sr. Director, the R&D Manager will be the onsite leader in Georgia.  The R&D Manager will oversee daily aspects for the R&D division.  You will manage your team and projects from concept through commercialization.

Responsibilities include new recipe creation, benchtop development including sample to scale up and production.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new products
• Maintain and update existing formulas
• Lead plant trials and assist first production runs as needed
• Create and implement R&D policies and procedures, maintain all project / formulation records, and write recipes
• Oversee R&D lab, evaluate / maintain equipment and ensure calibration schedules are followed
• Assist in training quality teams on new equipment as needed
• Manage team of R&D staff, providing training, coaching, balancing of workloads and general administrative duties such as time sheet approvals and performance evaluations
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide technical expertise for potential new projects, problem solving efforts, quality concerns, etc.
• Collaborate with customers to understand product development needs, address formulation concerns, and share benchtop recipes
• Work with suppliers and procurement to approve new ingredients
• Create, update, and approve all specifications (raw material, formula, finished product and/or process & packaging)
• Oversee shelf-life study program utilizing 3^rd party to conduct and monitor
• Participate in customer meetings or trade shows as required

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.

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Requirements:

• BS Food Science, Food Science & Technology or related scientific field
• 6-10 years’ R&D experience in the food industry
• Ability to lead a team and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Good general understanding of business and financial principles
• Demonstrated work ethic, integrity, and professional conduct
• Knowledge of Food Safety – FSMA, HACCP, GMPs, etc.
• Knowledge of FDA/CFIA regulatory compliance for nutritional labeling, food allergens, non-GMO, Kosher, Halal, gluten free, organic, etc.
• Experience with Genesis or other nutritional labeling software
• Strong time management, planning, experimental design, and data analysis skills with ability to problem solve independently
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to communicate at all levels within the organization and externally (customers, suppliers)

**If you’d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann at dwickmann@cps4jobs.com.

JO:  289.24DW
#LI-DM2