R&D Manager: Culinary
Core
Manage Product & Packaging Technologists to develop, launch, and re-engineer cost-effective food products from concept to supply chain transition.
Role type
Senior R&D Manager (Culinary/FMCG)
Builds
New food products, re-engineered existing products, and optimized manufacturing processes
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Food Science
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, Value Analysis, Supply chain collaboration, Market trend analysis, Team leadership, Budget management, Recipe formulation, Pilot facility management, Sustainability integration, Stakeholder communication
Preferred skills
Experience with third-party supplier management, Strategic growth planning
Technologies
N/A
Responsibilities
Translate marketing NPD briefs into product specifications, Re-engineer existing products for profitability and market relevance, Manage pilot/testing facilities, Oversee new product development with third-party suppliers, Validate product transition to supply chain, Research global market trends to advise marketing, Drive sustainability agenda through design and process
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team management