Sr. R&D ManagerGlanbiaThe Opportunity This position coordinates with sales and marketing for the on-going development of value added products. In addition, this position will manage longer term research projects that will provide new products and processing technologies that provide a competitive edge. This position will manage daily operations of the Cheese Innovation Center (CIC).
Responsibilities - Manage the Cheese Research and Development Scientists, and CIC staff.
- Work with Marketing and Sales to help customers identify new markets by the development of value added products.
- Oversee collaboration with customers, universities, and the food processing industry to develop new products and processes related to cheese production.
- Develop new analytical and process methods to further characterize existing and new products and to provide new manufacturing capability to the business.
- Develop and apply new theories to Glanbia products/processes, applications to create advanced, innovative new products and processes that drive competitive advantage and market leadership for Glanbia.
- Manage all scheduling and prioritization of activities in the CIC.
- Manage the food safety plan and programs for the pilot plant.
- Oversee the safety programs and training in coordination with EH&S.
- Be a key liaison with academics to summarize and provide updates of information and technology related to strategic issues.
- Perform Glanbia's PDP process and provide feedback periodically on performance, including disciplinary occurrences.
- Prepare reports concerning the results of laboratory tests or product development trials including next steps and impact on key business initiatives.
- Collect, read, compile, utilize and synthesize ideas and methods from existing literature, experts, files and publications.
- Work extensively with customers by leading customer projects, designing customer plant trials, and delivering commercially viable solutions in partnership with customers.
- Provide technical information to quality assurance and sales by providing accurate information related to cheese nutrition and associated labelling guidelines.
- Utilize GPS processes, driving zero losses, and upholds the culture of Glanbia non-negotiables.
The Skills you will bring to the team - Ph.D. or Masters degree in food science, dairy science or related field, with 5 years of dairy & cheese product development or R&D experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience with pilot plant operations and management.
- Familiarity with key vendors who provide functional ingredients used within the food processing industry.
- Knowledge of statistical experimental design.
- Demonstrated analytical experience, and knowledge in cheese and dairy chemistry.
- Demonstrated expert test development knowledge.
- Developed presentation and scientific writing skills.
- Ability to interact with Universities to keep abreast of advancing technologies related to cheese production.
- Familiarity with regulations for the composition and labeling of cheese products.
Where and how you will work The opportunity will be based on-site in
Twin Falls, IdahoWhat we would like to offer you! The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health & dental plan, competitive salary.
