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R&D Manager
Location:
Arlington, VA
Description:
Our, a very top food manufacturer based in Northern VA (outside of DC), is currently seeking an R&D Manager. Position based at headquarters with international travel. Generous bonus on top of base salary with very top benefits which start day one! Relocation assistance provided.Responsibilities: --- Understand both product and process, including the training of plant production personnel on product and processing equipment. Knowledge of food product and process development. To include: Base Product Optimization: Work with the Factory Quality Assurance, Marketing, and Operations groups to support the base business product line on initiatives such as improving product quality and design to be competitive. Provide technical support for other technical areas such as Regulatory Affairs, CQA, and Nutrition to develop specifications, process controls, ingredient statements, and nutritionals (NLEA). New Product Development / Innovation: Support the Innovation Marketing and Foodservice team with formulating new products and product concepts based on results from Market Research pipeline concepts. Develop products from idea to final scale-up within factory. --- Able to travel and provide technical support at the international factory locations. Approximate annual travel 25-30%PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES - Supports and drives R&D activities to completion within specified timelines. Ability to work well with others on project teams and deliver project goals on time. Assure that projects are conducted scientifically and efficiently from bench development, pilot plant, to factory scale-up. Record, evaluate, and interpret experimental analytical data and make appropriate recommendations to supervisor through written or oral reports. Support factory operations on projects that involve process optimization, quality improvements, and value engineering. Troubleshoot and solve problems related to product and process development. Approximate travel 25-35%. (International, passport required) and capable of travel for extended periods of 5 to 15 days. The ability to lead a group and maintain control of the technical process. Must be able to work in a factory environment dealing with all aspects of the product from ingredients to processing equipment to successfully conduct plant testing and commissioning.Possess computer skills: Excel, Word, and able to learn new programs such Genesis for nutritional and cost development. Bilingual a plus, not mandatory: Spanish, French, KoreanKNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES---- 10+ years of overall professional experience in Product and Process Development. --- BS in Food Science or related field (Chemistry, Biology, Engineering) --- Project Management Experience with product scale-up and manufacturing start-ups. International experience preferred, but not mandatory. --- Creative development and problem-solving skills. Product and Process Development mind-setPlease send qualified resume to: lwertman judge.com
Company:
The Judge Group
Posted:
July 4 on TopUSAJobs
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