Join Our Team as an R&D Technologist / Project Manager!

Are you passionate about leading cross-functional teams to develop and scale up innovative products? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can drive continuous improvement and optimize existing product portfolios? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Role Overview: As our R&D Technologist / Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of product development and commercialization. You will guide projects as a technical expert through the stage gate and change management processes, ensuring successful completion on schedule, within budget, and to the highest standards. Your role will also include providing vital technical support to operations, sales, and our valued customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Execution

Lead the development and scale-up of new products with technical expertise.
Define and refine product specifications for retail, foodservice, and business-to-business opportunities.
Collaborate with regulatory teams to ensure label compliance and customer satisfaction.
Manage the development of product formulas, quality specifications, and costing/pricing strategies.
Oversee product test runs, sensory reviews, and sample evaluations.
Coordinate product shelf-life studies and manage the change management process.
Present project scopes to stakeholders and address any potential challenges.

Technical Support

Drive continuous improvement initiatives for our product portfolios.
Troubleshoot production issues and provide technical input to both internal teams and customers.
Work closely with operations and quality assurance to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
Lead competitive product evaluations and engage with vendors to improve ingredient solutions.
Support large-scale company initiatives, including new facility start-ups.

Customer Support

Conduct technical training and specification reviews for internal and external customers.
Build and maintain strategic customer relationships through visits and facility tours.
Collaborate with the sales team to provide exceptional customer service.

Team CFG

Participate in personal development programs and contribute to team growth.
Play a key role in the interview and onboarding process for new hires.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science, or a related field (Advanced degree preferred).
3-5 years of experience in project management or a technical management role within the food manufacturing industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Project or similar project management tools.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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