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Director Product Development
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Simmons Foods This position oversees the development of new products, commercialization & innovation activities of the Company, part of the core leadership team. This position has global responsibility for the development and optimization of new or existing products and formats to meet strategic business objectives supporting the corporate strategic plan. The individual is responsible to optimize and validate existing products both from a product quality and product consistency standpoint. The Director will develop project designs, manage the scope of projects including timelines and budget, and assign responsibility to direct report personnel. Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management : Optimize & maintain a balance of projects which meet short and long term needs to support strategic business objectives. Project Management : Supports and ensures that the NPD process is being followed by Simmons team members and that roles and responsibilities of customer staff members and Simmons employees are clearly defined. Technical Leadership : Directly responsible for research, development and evaluation of products, including nutritional, sensory and shelf life studies, gathering data, analysis, and compilation of reports and recommendations. Manage Department/Staffing : Set clear personal & department objectives and review performance against them. Training : Ensures training of new personnel as well as continuous enhancement of staff skill sets through mentoring, supplier technical meetings, attendance at professional meetings or arrangement of inter divisional meetings within the Simmons organization. Requirements : 15+ years industry experience in product development, including strong experience in R&D management. Problem solving, decision making, conceptual and project management skills are essential. Preference for food and pet food experience. Individuals should be a recognized expert in their field of expertise. Education : Depending on assigned business unit(s), Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Meat Science or related degree. Required experience is balanced by education level. Simmons Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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Director Product Development
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Simmons Foods This position oversees the development of new products, commercialization & innovation activities of the Company, part of the core leadership team. This position has global responsibility for the development and optimization of new or existing products and formats to meet strategic business objectives supporting the corporate strategic plan. The individual is responsible to optimize and validate existing products both from a product quality and product consistency standpoint. The Director will develop project designs, manage the scope of projects including timelines and budget, and assign responsibility to direct report personnel. Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management : Optimize & maintain a balance of projects which meet short and long term needs to support strategic business objectives. Project Management : Supports and ensures that the NPD process is being followed by Simmons team members and that roles and responsibilities of customer staff members and Simmons employees are clearly defined. Technical Leadership : Directly responsible for research, development and evaluation of products, including nutritional, sensory and shelf life studies, gathering data, analysis, and compilation of reports and recommendations. Manage Department/Staffing : Set clear personal & department objectives and review performance against them. Training : Ensures training of new personnel as well as continuous enhancement of staff skill sets through mentoring, supplier technical meetings, attendance at professional meetings or arrangement of inter divisional meetings within the Simmons organization. Requirements : 15+ years industry experience in product development, including strong experience in R&D management. Problem solving, decision making, conceptual and project management skills are essential. Preference for food and pet food experience. Individuals should be a recognized expert in their field of expertise. Education : Depending on assigned business unit(s), Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Meat Science or related degree. Required experience is balanced by education level. Simmons Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
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