Research and Development Manager

Macon, GA

Posted: 10/08/2024 Industry: Laboratory - Food & Beverage Job Number: 289.24DW Remote: On-Site Experience:

Job Description

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 3rd 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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Job Requirements

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
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Meet Your Recruiter

Damon Wickmann
Technical Recruiter

I have always been an advocate of life and career strategy management.

I am also a 'Foodie' at heart and love recruiting for food and beverage companies.   

My background in education has provided me tools to support my passion for helping talented people with career advancement.   

I have transitioned from college advising to career recruiting where I combine that with my other passion - Food!

I recruit excellent people for the food industry and the science behind what we eat and drink.  This includes research and development in the lab through commercialization and the quality people behind the scenes that make it all happen.  I look forward to speaking with you soon.

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