Research and Development Manager
Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Denver
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
Research and Development ManagerResearch Development Manager
role is a measurement based, results and detailed oriented Culinary
/ R&D Manager that will provide leadership for implementation
and execution of both new and existing projects.-- From both idea
and prototype concept to plant floor commercialization, this role
is responsible for delivery products on time that meet taste and
functionality, quality, and cost expectations.-- As part of a team
this position will work to identify and specify the manufacturing
processes for new or improved products and support the on-floor
work involved to validate.-- These products will be developed by
the culinary team and be defined by physical culinary attributes
and product specifications.-- This position will be responsible for
implementing the culinary vision as intended by the Sr. Manager of
Culinary Innovation.Your Day-to-Day:Research, formulation and
development of new products within time, cost and processing
requirementsProvide for the design and development of ingredient
and product specifications (making recommendations around
packaging)Develop test/trial/FPR plans and support the on floor
test, trial and production runsConstruct proof of concept samples
for new desserts in demonstration of product proposals or replicate
the designs of others for use as sales samplesManage ingredient
functionality and recipe formulation within processing
parametersPrepare and present samples and specifications for
customer presentation and sign offImprove product quality through
on-going review of formulation and process parametersDevelop
analytic methods and control techniques for ingredient, raw
material and finished goodsEnsure that the plant process recipes
and specifications produce optimum product quality and efficiency
including the initiation and direction of troubleshooting
activities when the need arisesInvestigate, report and make
recommendations on technical issues which may impact the
businessProvide technical support to external and internal
customers (Procurement, Customers, Sales, Commercialization, QA and
Ops)Source and investigate new ingredients / technologies that may
have potential application in existing or future productsConduct
reviews on project assignments with the Sr. Manager of Culinary as
needed and not less than weeklyEnsure Quality Management
requirements are metResponsible for managing own projects and
providing guidance to other Culinary Developers and Commercializers
as requiredExceptional palate and sensory skillsContributes to
driving the internal innovation process from a culinary perspective
identifying trends and new product development opportunities to
support customer needsSupports review of food specifications
ensuring data is current, accurate and compliant including allergen
identificationSupports evaluation of ingredients used in the
development and production of finished goods and ensures compliance
with specifications and standards that have been established during
the test and trial periods of new productsWorks directly with sales
and customers to develop innovative products, drive current sales,
and fill future pipeline with businessWhat You Bring to the
Team:Experience with leading new bakery products through concept,
prototyping, trialing and commercialization within an automated
high speed bakery environment (frozen bakery experience preferred
but not essential)Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a
strong functional Baking Science backgroundMinimum 5 years bakery /
food development / manufacturing experience in large
facilitiesAssociate degree in Pastry Arts / BakingExcellent written
and oral communication skillsDisplayed discipline and process to
experimentation and learning - "learn the most in the least amount
of time with the least amount of cost"Working knowledge of MS
Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, ERP systems /
PowerPointWorking knowledge of Canadian and US food standards and
regulationsStrong bench work skills with the ability to execute
solutions rapidly (DOE), and raw material knowledgeExperience in
baking, pastry arts, R&D and Food / Baking ScienceStrong
history of Continuous Improvement projects and successesChocolate
experience an asset**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:-- 345.23JF#LI-JF1--
Keywords: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division), Colorado Springs , Research and Development Manager, Executive , Denver, Colorado
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