Research And Development Manager

Rise Technical; Lewisburg (Union County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Extensive Training

Food Safety Certifications

Exceptional Benefits

Competitive PTO

401(k)

Weekends Off

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Lewisburg, PA, is seeking an experienced R&D Manager to drive innovation on new product launches and existing improvements. This role involves mentorship of a skilled team and collaboration across departments to ensure compliance with food safety standards. The company offers a competitive salary, bonuses, extensive training, and exceptional benefits package, including weekends off and relocation assistance.

Qualifications

• Experience leading innovation projects on both new and existing food products.
• Proven leader of technical teams with strong knowledge of food processing and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of food scientists across multiple innovation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all products comply with food regulatory standards.

Skills

Research & Development Leadership

Innovation Strategy

Cross-functional Leadership

Team Development

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Overview

R&D Manager – Relocation Assistance Provided

Lewisburg, PA

$100,000 - $140,000 + 10% Bonus + Relocation Assistance + Extensive Training + Food Safety Certifications + Exceptional Benefits + Competitive PTO + Holiday + 401(k) + Weekends Off!

Are you from a food manufacturing background with R&D experience and ready to step into a management role leading major innovation projects?

Are you looking to join a market leader in a rapid growth phase, with a large portfolio of food brands and a strong commitment to investing in cutting-edge machinery, exciting new product development, and the growth of its people?

This industry-leading food manufacturer is renowned for its wide range of high-quality products and sustained success. With multiple state-of-the-art facilities across the US and a strong track record of growth, including recent acquisitions, they are now seeking an R&D Manager to lead innovation at a cutting-edge facility, develop new products, improve existing ones, and drive cost efficiencies.

This role offers the opportunity to lead a small team of food scientists, collaborating closely with Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain to drive new product launches from concept through commercialization. You will also partner with Manufacturing on continuous improvement initiatives to discover new ways to increase profitability by improving product performance and packaging, and have the opportunity to build and grow your own team.

This role would suit someone from a food industry background with R&D experience who is looking to step into a management role and lead new product launches at a world-class company.

The Role

• Lead, coach, and mentor a team of food scientists across multiple innovation projects, including new product launches and improvements to existing products.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing, to identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all products comply with food regulatory standards.

The Person

• Experience leading innovation projects on both new and existing food products.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven leader of technical teams with strong knowledge of food processing and food safety.

Key Words: Research & Development Leadership, Innovation Strategy, Cross-functional Leadership, Team Development, Mentorship, Strategic Roadmap, New Product Development (NPD), Product Innovation, Reformulation, Product Optimization, Clean Label Development, Sensory Evaluation, Shelf-life Studies, Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Process Development, Scale-up from Pilot to Production, Manufacturing Process Optimization, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction Initiatives, Regulatory Compliance, FDA, USDA, CFIA, EFSA, Food Safety, HACCP, FSMA, SQF, BRC, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Market Trend Analysis, Customer Collaboration, Commercialization, Intellectual Property, Patents, Sustainability Initiatives, Formulation Development, Pilot Plant Operations, Ingredient Functionality, Process Engineering, Data-driven Decision Making

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