Senior Bakery R&D & Innovation Leader

First Search Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company in San Antonio, Texas, is searching for a Senior R & D Manager to lead the R&D team and manage product development within the bakery category. The role requires excellent technical leadership, collaboration with various teams, and a strong background in food science principles. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in R&D and a track record of successfully launching bakery products. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of R&D and/or Technical Services experience within food manufacturing.
• Proven success managing and developing high-performing technical teams.
• Demonstrated experience leading new product and process development through commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of scientists, providing guidance on project scope.
• Oversee the investigation and commercialization of new products.
• Track and report project progress, ensuring communication across teams.
• Champion the professional growth of R&D team members.

Skills

Food science principles

Ingredient functionality

Bakery process technology

Problem-solving capability

Microsoft Office Suite proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

R&D or specification software

Job description

A leading food manufacturing company in San Antonio, Texas, is searching for a Senior R & D Manager to lead the R&D team and manage product development within the bakery category. The role requires excellent technical leadership, collaboration with various teams, and a strong background in food science principles. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in R&D and a track record of successfully launching bakery products. This position offers significant opportunities for professional growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.