Job Description

Status: Direct Hire

Job Title: R&D Manager

Location: Onsite in McMinnville, Oregon

Salary: $80,000-$110,000

About the company:

We are a company dedicated to creating high-quality, nutrient-rich bars designed to fuel your body and empower your lifestyle. Our bars are crafted with carefully selected ingredients to provide convenient, delicious, and sustainable nutrition for those who are always on the go. Whether you're looking for a healthy snack between meetings, a pre-workout boost, or a satisfying post-workout recovery, our bars are designed to meet the needs of active individuals. We focus on blending wholesome, clean ingredients that nourish your body and provide lasting energy throughout the day.

Our products co-build their reputation of having best-in-class protein bars in terms of taste, texture, and quality throughout the shelf life, resulting in consumer desire and high sales.

With our full-service solution, we bring your ideas to the shelves. Constantly pushing ourselves, our clients, and our creativity, we instinctively aim for better, healthier, and tastier.

R&D Manager:

The R&D Manager will oversee a team of Food Scientists in developing new and innovative food products, with a focus on the bar segment. This pivotal role drives the product development process from concept to commercialization, ensuring products are innovative and manufacturable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor a team of 4 Food Scientists, providing direction and support for various projects.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team.

Product Development and Documentation:

• Collaborate with Sales and customers to identify and develop new product opportunities.
• Ensure all existing products are thoroughly documented for consistent manufacturing and order fulfillment.
• Develop and maintain SOPs and keep the database updated with new product information and ingredient specifics.

Intellectual Property and Compliance:

• Protect the company's intellectual property by enforcing strict confidentiality and research policies.
• Stay updated with industry standards and regulations by engaging in continuous education and professional development.

Operational Support and Improvement:

• Assist in the production startup of new products and work closely with the manufacturing team to optimize processes and reduce scrap rates.
• Provide R&D support for customer complaints to enhance product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain to source and evaluate new suppliers, aiming to reduce raw material costs.

Education and Experience:

• BS/MS degree in Food Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in R&D, preferably in food manufacturing with management experience.
• Prior experience in the nutritional supplement, pharmaceutical, or food industries in senior management or general management roles.

Skills and Attributes:

• Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with all company levels via email and in person.
• Strong leadership qualities, able to provide direction and make decisions under pressure.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Deep technical knowledge of manufacturing and packaging processes.
• Fluency in English is required; additional language skills, such as Spanish, are a plus.

Why Join Our Team?

• Innovative Environment: Be part of a company at the forefront of food processing technology and innovation.
• Dynamic Role: Engage in diverse projects with the opportunity to impact the company's direction and success.
• Growth Potential: Thrive in an environment that values your expertise and is committed to your professional development.

Ready to lead our R&D efforts and make a significant impact in the food industry? Apply today to bring your expertise and passion to a leading food manufacturing firm, where your work shapes the future of food production.

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