WIFI R&D Leader: Innovate Premium Food Solutions

Perdue Farms; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 128,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Rx insurance

401(k) with employer match

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability protection

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Perdue Farms is seeking a Senior Manager of WIFI Research & Development in Salisbury, MD. You will lead a technical team, partner with Marketing, Operations, and other functions to develop and commercialize high-quality food products across WIFI segments.

The role drives strategy from concept to commercialization, oversees resource allocation, and champions innovation with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and performance against KPIs. Domestic travel up to 35% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Meat Science, or related discipline.
• 10 years of related work experience.
• 7 years of relevant consumer products and food industry experience.
• Proven track record of new product development and commercialization.
• Expert knowledge of the product development process from concept through commercialization.
• Outstanding cross-functional team player.
• Ability to travel up to 35% of the time.
• Master of Science or Doctor of Philosophy degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure best-in-class safety, regulatory, and food safety/GMP compliance culture across laboratories, pilot plants, and manufacturing environments; establish governance, audit readiness, and corrective action prioritization for the segment portfolio.
• Own technical consumer and customer knowledge for assigned business segments.
• Partner with Marketing to understand consumers, including demographics, product usage, purchase drivers, and trends that impact product development.
• Collaborate to create and manage strategic plans and utilize consumer insights to create innovative new products that support company business goals.
• Lead the evaluation and application of new technologies relevant to the assigned business segment and product portfolio in support of new product initiatives, cost improvements, quality improvements, and technical brand maintenance, including USDA and government compliance.
• Drive strategic and tactical decisions regarding activities and project assignments to ensure the effective allocation of resources.
• Champion the new product development process and provide resource estimates.
• Leverage extensive knowledge of the competitive landscape and the Company's position within it to deliver against key business priorities and key performance indicators.
• Develop and assist in setting performance standards for the technical community.
• Train, coach, and support the growth and promotability of direct reports through ongoing performance feedback.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

Perdue Farms is seeking a Senior Manager of WIFI Research & Development in Salisbury, MD. You will lead a technical team, partner with Marketing, Operations, and other functions to develop and commercialize high-quality food products across WIFI segments.

The role drives strategy from concept to commercialization, oversees resource allocation, and champions innovation with a strong focus on safety, compliance, and performance against KPIs. Domestic travel up to 35% is expected.