Research and Development Manager jobs in Florida

Summary

The R&D Senior Manager plays a critical role in helping us become the world’s most beloved clean ingredient bakery by creating product solutions necessary to unlock added value for our customers on both new and existing products. This role has responsibility for leading development for new product formulations, portfolio renovations, and customer product solutions across all channels. The ideal candidate brings key skills, experience, and knowledge necessary for the development of high-quality bakery products. They must work from ideation to commercialization, from benchtop samples to final production, and from raw material to finished product specification. This role requires experience with ingredient functionality, formula design and ability to collaborate with other key internal and external business partners (Project Management, Marketing Support, Innovation, Supply Chain, Packaging, Food Safety and Quality, Procurement, Sales, and Finance).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·      Develop, plan, coordinate, and conduct product development initiatives to meet timeline expectations.

·      Provide technical support to prepare formula design and bench development for new or renovated bakery products.

·      Develop understanding of ingredients, products, processes, and packaging to support development of new product platforms

·      Utilize ingredient and process knowledge, experimental design, and data interpretation tools to make technically sound recommendations

·      Lead product cuttings and plant trials to support sales samples, scale-ups, and other needs

·      Create, implement, and maintain final product specifications, recipes and production guides

·      Support the development of capability expansion by recognizing process improvements or equipment needs

·      Work closely with Operations to scale, Marketing, Project Management , Innovation, Insights and Sales to problem solve new product solutions

·      Build strong relationships and collaborate with suppliers, 3rd party partnerships, Technical Services, Fractional Engineering, and other colleagues to optimize new product development processes The position responsibilities outlined above are not to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties and responsibilities may be required and/or assigned as necessary. Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field with at least 5 years of relevant product formulation experience.

·      Previous experience developing and manufacturing bakery products is highly preferred. Experience with sourdough breadmaking is a bonus.

·      A self-starter and doer with a sense of urgency to work fast but not rush while managing multiple projects

·      Good working knowledge of experimental design and product development protocols, including formulation, process development, regulatory requirements, systems/data entry, sensory and consumer testing methodology

·      Basic computer skills required, competence in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Experience in PLM System - Product Lifecycle Management and (New Future Software Systems)

·      Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written) and collaborate with teams

·      Ability to problem solve development obstacles

·      Ability to work in Production Floor Conditions

·      Ability to travel to shows or educational classes

Working for Base Culture

Base Culture Bakery is on a mission to make clean bread for the many. We have the feel of a start up in many ways, though we are an established brand with a strong customer and consumer base. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, continually seek process improvements and a strong sense of customer service, then this is the right type of environment for you. Our vision is to be the world’s most beloved bakery and #1 velocity brand in BFY breads. We continue to create irresistible foods, growing with our customers, and delivering value for all. We believe that each of us has unique points of difference and experience to offer. We believe that there is always a better way, and we will never be satisfied with the status quo. We believe simplicity enables speed. We believe in integrity above all. We live for food, and we “wow” consumers and customers through collaboration and innovation.