Research and Development Manager

Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 20, 2024

Job Description:

Research and Development ManagerThe R&D Manager needs to understand the business needs, design, and execute tests, analyze data, draw conclusions, communicate results and commercialize products. You will drive technical projects to meet business initiatives focusing on new product development, quality improvement and cost improvement.Key Responsibilities:Identify and implement innovative, practical application and modification of ingredients, formulations, and processProvide project leadership in the development and commercialization of new products, product improvement, and cost savingsWork on multiple interdisciplinary projects, setting direction, developing and implementing plans, identify and organize project team, coordinate resources to achieve goals, and lead all communication within and outside of organizationDesign and execute experiments, analyze, and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations fo specific projectsProvide and communicate technical and business risk assessment and perspectiveDevelop process specifications, ensuring training and transfer of specification knowledge to QA and OperationsResearch and gain thorough understanding and knowledge of emerging technologies in product and ingredient technologiesSupport Operations and QA to resolve ingredient, formulate, process issues and manage product/process changesProvide technical support with customer on product information and process capabilityCollaboration with cross-functional teams on implementing new products, new equipment or new processesProvide formula and process specifications and on floor support to assure smooth rollouts of new products, equipment and/or processesSupport the process design and review on new capability expansion, cost enhancement, and/or process improvement opportunitiesTravel up to 25% of the timeTechnical Qualifications:Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background (minimum 6 years bakery / food development / manufacturing experienceRecipe / Formulation and raw material knowledge / experienceExcellent written and oral communication skillsWorking knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, ERP systemsWorking knowledge of Canadian and US food standards and regulationsStrong bench work skills with the ability to execute solutions rapidly (DOE)Experience in baking, pastry arts, R&D and Food / Baking ScienceAbility / willingness to work off hours or extended amounts of time during product scale upsAbility / willingness to travel up to 25% of the time**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact Jeff Fee at jfee cps4jobs.com.JO: 9.24JF#LI-JF1

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