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Lead R&D Product Developer

The Fresh Factory
Downers Grove, USA
Full-time
Senior · 3+ years experience
Onsite
USD 90000-110000 yearly / year
Discovered 1 months ago
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Key Responsibilities

  • ● Project Leadership: Lead R&D projects from conception to completion, ensuring that they are completed on time and within cost/quality restrictions.
  • ● Research and Development: Conduct research to develop new products or improve existing ones. This may involve designing experiments, organizing sample collection efforts, analyzing data, and making recommendations based on the findings.
  • ● Technical Expertise: Provide technical expertise in your field of specialization, guiding the team in problem-solving and decision-making. Understand the use of strategic ingredients, products, processes, and packages to support the development of new products.
  • ● Collaboration: Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product development, supply chain, quality, and manufacturing, to ensure that R&D projects align with company goals.
  • ● Scale-up and Commercialization: Scale the products from the R&D stage to commercial scale. Lead trial runs and sample production of new products. Oversee initial full-scale production of new products.
  • ● Documentation: Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of experiments, findings, and methodologies.
  • ● Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that R&D activities comply with relevant regulations and standards.
  • ● Mentorship: Manage and mentor the team of scientists, providing guidance and support in their professional development.

Qualifications

  • ● Master's in Food Science-related degree with 3+ years of product development experience OR Bachelor's in Food Science-related degree with 4+ years of product development experience.
  • ● Strong leadership and project management skills.
  • ● Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • ● Proven track record of innovation and problem-solving.
  • ● Should be a self-starter.

Key Skills

  • ● Technical proficiency in your field of expertise.
  • ● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • ● Excellent communication skills
  • ● Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
  • ● Ability to work in an ERP system and/or Management systems.

Physical Requirements

  • ● Must be able to read text and instructions in English
  • ● Spanish fluency is preferable but not essential
  • ● Stands most of the day during trials and productions
  • ● Being able to taste all the food products (except for allergies and dietary orientation)
  • ● Bend/Stoop/Position oneself to move crates of raw materials
  • ● Works in a cold room up to approximately 35% of the time
  • ● Must wear Personal Protective Equipment

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