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Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is looking for a R&D Manager to effectively manage and guide the organization toward its objectives and initiative. This position ensures R&D activities will maintain the organization's competitive position and profitability.
Job Duties And Responsibilities
Leads new product development through its entire process-from concept to commercialization.
Presents innovative 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 degree or equivalent.
Baking-related experience and/or training; or combination of 3+ years education and experience.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies or member of the business community.
A strong desire to be a significant contributor to a fast paced growth strategy.
Effective written and verbal communicator with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
A strategic thinker with strong problem solving and analytical skills.
Salary dependent upon experience.
Benefits to include voluntary medical, vision, & dental
Paid time off
401(k) with matching
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Strategy/Planning and Information Technology
Industries
Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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