Dairy R&D Manager

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Dairy R&D Manager to lead innovative projects in the dairy sector. This exciting role involves developing new products for global brands and enhancing the existing portfolio. You'll leverage your expertise in dairy formulation and processing to drive growth and innovation within the company. With a focus on continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to shape the future of dairy products while enjoying a hybrid working arrangement. If you're passionate about dairy and eager to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of dairy formulation and processing.
• Experience in dairy product development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver NPD, EPD, and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Provide technical support and shape the R&D innovation pipeline.

Skills

Dairy formulation

Dairy product development

Food Science background

Innovation project management

Education

Degree in Food Science

Job description

Opportunity for a Dairy R&D Manager to take on a high profile, influential role within a progressive dairy business.

As Dairy R&D specialist, you’ll have a diverse role working on industry-leading innovation projects.

It’s a great time to join this successful company as it embarks on exciting growth plans. You’ll use your dairy expertise to guide the business and shape the future innovation pipeline.

You’ll report to the Group Head of Development and work alongside NPD Managers and Technologists.

This R&D Manager role involves delivering NPD, EPD, and Continuous Improvement projects, providing technical support, and shaping the R&D innovation pipeline.

You’ll build on an impressive product portfolio seen on supermarket shelves, developing for global brands and retailer own-label ranges.

You’ll identify opportunities to expand the product portfolio into new areas or customers, using your knowledge of global ingredient trends and processing improvements, including developing business cases for new production facilities.

To succeed, you should have a solid understanding of dairy formulation and processing, a Food Science background, and experience in dairy product development. A curious mindset and eagerness to learn are essential.

The role offers hybrid working and involves travel between sites and customers. Ideally, you would be based in the Midlands/Central England region, but this is not essential.

Interested to learn more?

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