Senior Bakery Product Development Leader

Kroger; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kroger Commercial Bakery seeks a senior leader to coordinate product development resources, guide cross-functional teams, and uphold bakery science excellence across regulatory and quality standards.

You will drive collaboration with Corporate Food Technology and other Kroger departments, coaching teams toward continuous improvement while aligning with Kroger’s values and safety principles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Food Science/Tech, Dairy, Bakery, Food Microbiology).
• 6+ years in Commercial Bakery Product Development or related leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources to align with Kroger’s product development goals.
• Collaborate across departments to optimize resource allocation and accelerate commercialization.
• Elevate product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance through customer insights and supplier partnerships.
• Lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement in development workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Problem solving

Execution

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Planning & organization

Education

Bachelor's in Food Science/Technology/Dairy Bakery Science

MS/PhD in Bakery Science or Cereal Science

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook)

Job description

Kroger Commercial Bakery seeks a senior leader to coordinate product development resources, guide cross-functional teams, and uphold bakery science excellence across regulatory and quality standards.

You will drive collaboration with Corporate Food Technology and other Kroger departments, coaching teams toward continuous improvement while aligning with Kroger’s values and safety principles.