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R&D Manager

El Reno, Oklahoma · Science/Research
Position:                              R&D Manager
Location:                             El Reno, Oklahoma
 Salary:                                $100K Base Salary and UP +  (Plus Bonus Eligibility)
Benefits:                              Full Benefits, Bonus, Health, 401K, Vacation & more.
Relocation:                         Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Contact:                               John@SourceRecruitmentSolutions.com
  
Our client, a leading food product company, is seeking an experienced R&D Manager. This position involves travel to local and regional plant facilities, so candidates can be based anywhere within the state of Oklahoma. The ideal candidate will manage a small team of food scientists, focusing on food products intended for direct consumer sales and the food service industry.

We are looking for a motivated and passionate individual for this newly created role. You will drive and complete the development process while being self-motivated, flexible, and eager to tackle the challenges that come with this diverse position.

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

Requirements:
BS. Food Science, or related degree – a master’s degree 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 strong knowledge of USDA & FDA regulations.
  • Experience with Labeling and Nutritional Facts and products sold at Food Service.
  • 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.
  • Strong preference for candidates with experience in meat products.
  • 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.
  • Have the ability to be located anywhere in the State of Oklahoma. 
  • Must be currently authorized to work in the USA without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
  • Overnight travel will be required.

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

Apply directly online here by clicking the "APPLY NOW" link:


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