Director, Cheese Manufacturing Innovation

Leprino-Foods; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increases

401(k) plan

Tuition assistance

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Leprino-Foods in Denver is seeking a Director of Disruptive Innovation to lead the development of innovative strategies in dairy manufacturing. In this role, you'll collaborate with technical teams to enhance production processes and reduce costs, aiming to create competitive advantages across our cheese business.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing. Competitive salary and bonus structure are offered.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Dairy Science, Food Science, or closely related field.
• 12 years of senior-level technical experience in a large food or manufacturing organization.
• Experience leading technical innovation initiatives with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovation strategies that support large-scale cheese manufacturing.
• Research and evaluate new dairy processing methods and manufacturing approaches.
• Mentor scientists and technical professionals across global teams.

Skills

Dairy chemistry

Technical leadership

Innovation strategies

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Dairy Science or related field

Tools

StageGate project management principles

Job description

Leprino-Foods in Denver is seeking a Director of Disruptive Innovation to lead the development of innovative strategies in dairy manufacturing. In this role, you'll collaborate with technical teams to enhance production processes and reduce costs, aiming to create competitive advantages across our cheese business.

The ideal candidate will have at least a Master’s degree in a relevant field and extensive experience in technical leadership within food manufacturing. Competitive salary and bonus structure are offered.