10+ years of education and experience in a baking-related field
Strong desire to contribute to a fast-paced growth strategy
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Strategic thinker with analytical abilities
Proven problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
Create long-term technical direction and align R&D with business goals
Present concepts and products to internal and external stakeholders
Review and analyze project proposals for feasibility
Serve as a resource for product information across departments
Maximize R&D productivity through key objectives
Solicit information on trends and product requirements
Foster technical exchange with suppliers and industry associations
Create formulas to match product specifications
Promote departmental growth and education
Manage the R&D team and oversee daily duties
Represent organization with key customers and stakeholders
Maintain laboratory equipment according to professional standards
Communicate project updates to upper management
Coordinate project tasks across departments
Benefits
Opportunity for professional growth and development
Engagement with a fast-paced and innovative environment
Exposure to high-level stakeholders and customers
Collaboration with various departments for comprehensive project execution
Supportive team culture focusing on education and opportunity
Full Job Description
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Create long-term technical direction, align R&D goals with business objectives, and evaluate competitor positioning.
Presents concepts and products for internal and external accounts on an ongoing basis.
Reviews and analyzes projects and proposals submitted to determine feasibility and appropriate delegation.
Serves as a resource for general and technical product information to Quality Assurance, Productions, Purchasing, and Sales teams.
Maximizes productivity of research and development department utilizing core primary objectives: process improvement, new development, and sample fulfillment.
Solicits information regarding current trends and future product requirements to collectively address new opportunities.
Fosters and utilizes the exchange of technical expertise with outside suppliers and associations.
Creates formulas to match existing specifications and/or products.
Promotes growth, education, and opportunity throughout the department and the company.
Manages R&D team and assigns daily duties and supervisors in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws including assisting with hiring team members.
Represents organization with major customers, shareholder, and the public.
Maintains equipment and laboratory in accordance with professional decorum.
Communicates regularly with upper management regarding status updates of projects and customer sample development.
Coordinates with other departments as needed to complete project tasks and ensures all departments have applicable information about projects.
Job Requirements, Education, & Certifications
Bachelor's or Master's degree in related field(s)
Baking-related experience and/or training; or combination of 10+ years education and experience.
A strong desire to be a significant contributor to a fast paced growth strategy.
Strong written and verbal communicator with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
A strategic thinker with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
