Senior Bakery R&D & Innovation Lead

corbion; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Corbion seeks an RD&A Manager in Lenexa, KS to lead a bakery and food science team focused on innovation, renovation, and customer projects. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Procurement to drive strategic initiatives and commercialization of bakery ingredient solutions.

The role requires strong project management, team leadership, and technical expertise in bakery processing. Joining Corbion NAM means contributing to a global, sustainable ingredient company.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or related field.
• 5+ years of experience as broadly trained food/bakery scientist with experience related to new product development and ingredient functionality.
• Deep knowledge of bakery processing and formulations of various bakery products (bread, buns, bagels, tortillas, cake, donuts, etc.).
• Experience leading a team of food scientists or technologists, with proven track record of project management and delivery.
• Strong people skills related to leading a team, working with peers, and upper management. Open and easy communicator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of scientists and technologists to deliver innovation, customer, and renovation projects.
• Manage resource allocation across project portfolios to ensure efficient utilization.
• Leading redient and bakery application product development.
• Ensure effective project scoping, resource planning, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
• Lead complex projects independently including ingredient research, product optimization, and new product development.
• Actively build open and collaborative teamwork between global RDA teams.
• Flag priority clashes on time for decision within leadership team.
• Secure data reporting and management of application knowledge, provide written reports for internal teams and customers.
• Ability to build trusted relationships with customers and internal business partners as an expert in the field.
• Cultivate a team atmosphere with peer groups and upper management.
• Manage, motivate and develop laboratory staff.

Skills

Bakery applications

Project management

Team leadership

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Food Science or related field

Master's degree can substitute portion of required work experience

Job description

Corbion seeks an RD&A Manager in Lenexa, KS to lead a bakery and food science team focused on innovation, renovation, and customer projects. You will partner with Sales, Marketing, Product Management and Procurement to drive strategic initiatives and commercialization of bakery ingredient solutions.

The role requires strong project management, team leadership, and technical expertise in bakery processing. Joining Corbion NAM means contributing to a global, sustainable ingredient company.