Bakery R&D Lead | Innovate Bread & Pastry Solutions

Abel & Schafer Inc.; Bohemia (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Abel & Schafer Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Manager to lead bakery bread and pastry R&D projects and develop new product ideas. The role coordinates with Marketing, Sales, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory to deliver innovative formulations.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Bakery Science or related field, with 5+ years in bakery product formulation and at least 5 years of leadership, plus strong project management and communication skills. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• BS in Bakery Science, Food Sciences, Food Engineering, or related field.
• Master Baker or Pastry chef certification is preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in formulation of bakery products.
• 5+ years leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent project management with ability to prioritize multiple activities.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Manage all bread and pastry R&D projects.
• Develop product (re)formulations and recipes.
• Develop cross-functional relationships with R&D, Marketing, Sales, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, and others.
• Evaluate ingredients, materials, products, and processes with emphasis on clean label solutions.
• Execute pilot lab runs, consumer tests, plant trials and validation trials.
• Prepare operating guidelines for product development and ensure proper documentation flow.
• Generate recipes and supporting documentation for lab samples and project labels.
• Participate in resolution of complaints and QA cases.
• Generate re-work recipes when necessary.
• Lead special projects concerning products, processes, equipment, and facility concepts and design.
• Generate Signum Projects and project labels.
• Participate in Food Safety Team meetings.
• Manage time effectively and deliver projects on time and in full.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Project management

Travel willingness

English language

Education

BS in Bakery Science / Food Sciences / Food Engineering

Master Baker or Pastry chef certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Abel & Schafer Inc. is seeking a Research & Development Manager to lead bakery bread and pastry R&D projects and develop new product ideas. The role coordinates with Marketing, Sales, Quality, Operations, and Regulatory to deliver innovative formulations.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Bakery Science or related field, with 5+ years in bakery product formulation and at least 5 years of leadership, plus strong project management and communication skills. Travel as needed.