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Overview
Our client does more than bake—he creates the products that bring people together. As a leading name in industrial baking, we’re looking for an experienced
R&D Project Manager
to help drive the next of innovative baked goods.
In this role, you’ll be a key driver from concept to commercialization—leading cross-functional teams, engaging customers, and ensuring every new product meets the highest standards for taste, quality, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Innovation from Idea to Market
Manage the full R&D lifecycle: concept, formulation, prototyping, pilot runs, scale-up, and launch.
Identify and develop products that respond to market trends and customer demands across branded and private-label portfolios.
Own Product Development
Design, test, and refine recipes and formulations with a focus on quality, cost, feasibility, and scalability.
Conduct ingredient evaluations, sensory testing, and production trials.
Be the Connector
Collaborate with internal teams across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Procurement.
Act as the central link between R&D and plant operations to ensure successful product integration.
Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional project teams with influence, energy, and accountability.
Keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout each project phase.
Drive Operational Excellence
Troubleshoot production issues, optimize processes, and develop standard operating procedures.
Ensure seamless adoption of new products across the plant.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
Maintain detailed records of formulations, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
Ensure compliance with nutritional, labeling, and food safety requirements.
Stay Ahead of the Market
Track trends, attend industry events, and research emerging ingredients, packaging, and technologies.
What You Bring
Experience:
5-8 years in food product development and project management; bakery or industrial food experience strongly .
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of ingredients, sensory science, formulation, and processing.
Project Expertise:
Proven success leading cross-functional projects from concept to launch.
Communication:
Strong collaborator who builds bridges across teams and drives shared success.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Familiar with FDA labeling, nutrition regulations, and food safety protocols.
Tools:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Genesis R&D, and digital project/documentation tools.
Mindset:
Innovative, proactive, and always looking to improve.
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R&D Project Manager
to help drive the next of innovative baked goods.
In this role, you’ll be a key driver from concept to commercialization—leading cross-functional teams, engaging customers, and ensuring every new product meets the highest standards for taste, quality, and performance.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Innovation from Idea to Market
Manage the full R&D lifecycle: concept, formulation, prototyping, pilot runs, scale-up, and launch.
Identify and develop products that respond to market trends and customer demands across branded and private-label portfolios.
Own Product Development
Design, test, and refine recipes and formulations with a focus on quality, cost, feasibility, and scalability.
Conduct ingredient evaluations, sensory testing, and production trials.
Be the Connector
Collaborate with internal teams across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Procurement.
Act as the central link between R&D and plant operations to ensure successful product integration.
Project Leadership
Lead cross-functional project teams with influence, energy, and accountability.
Keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout each project phase.
Drive Operational Excellence
Troubleshoot production issues, optimize processes, and develop standard operating procedures.
Ensure seamless adoption of new products across the plant.
Ensure Compliance & Accuracy
Maintain detailed records of formulations, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
Ensure compliance with nutritional, labeling, and food safety requirements.
Stay Ahead of the Market
Track trends, attend industry events, and research emerging ingredients, packaging, and technologies.
What You Bring
Experience:
5-8 years in food product development and project management; bakery or industrial food experience strongly .
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field.
Technical Skills:
Strong knowledge of ingredients, sensory science, formulation, and processing.
Project Expertise:
Proven success leading cross-functional projects from concept to launch.
Communication:
Strong collaborator who builds bridges across teams and drives shared success.
Regulatory Knowledge:
Familiar with FDA labeling, nutrition regulations, and food safety protocols.
Tools:
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Genesis R&D, and digital project/documentation tools.
Mindset:
Innovative, proactive, and always looking to improve.
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