Position:                              Director of R&D
Location:                              San Luis, CA
                                                 Work From Home - Remote / & on site to plant locations
Salary:                                 $120K Base Salary and UP + (Plus Bonus) - Depends on Experience
Benefits:                              Full Benefits, Bonus, Healthcare, 401K & Vacation
Relocation:                         Relocation assistance is available for this position.
Contact:                              John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com
 
Our Client, a premier food product company is seeking an experienced Director of R&D. The right candidate will be responsible for managing a team of Food Scientists that with a focus on food products that will be sold directly to retailers & foodservice nationally.
 
The right candidate will be motivated and passionate about food in this newly created position. You will drive and complete the development process, be self-motivated, flexible and enjoy the challenges that will come along with this diverse position.
 
Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations, Sales, Customers and others for various project activities and manufacturing specifications.
• Manage new product development & process development from concept to release.
• Identify areas needing improvement through process optimization; formula costs reductions through operational improvements.
• Manage a staff and a portfolio of products ensuring the proper formulation and documentation is done to lead to the success of new product commercialization.
• Develop new formulations and applications.
• Oversee the economic feasibility and technical costs involved to be competitive.
• Convince the quality of completed products produced are meeting consumer preference.
• Deliver technical support to customers, direct reports and other departments as needed.
• Provide technical presentations to both internal & external customers.
• Perform research for quality improvements in new & existing products.

Requirements:
BS. Food Science, or related degree – a Masters or Ph.D. Food Science is preferred.

• 10 + years in R&D product development in the Food Manufacturing Industry.
• 5 + years in R&D Supervisory / Management of a team.
• Must have knowledge of USDA & FDA regulations and experience with meat products.
• Experience with Labeling and Nutritional Facts and products sold at retailers and private label.
• Must be creative and passionate about food with the ability to help market new products and identify new opportunities.
• Comfortable with speaking in public conferences / meetings and customer visits and ability to wear several different hats.
• Exposure working with consumer insight & sensory research teams.
• Pilot Plant & Plant Testing administration experience.
• Strong PC skills, Microsoft Office Suite with strong interpersonal skills. SAP a plus.
• Must be open to possible relocation and be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• 25% overnight travel required.

If you are interested or know of someone that would be a great match, please contact John Marino at John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com
 
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