Research and Development Manager - Food Industry

Elevate your career as a Research and Development Manager with a leading food manufacturing organization. This role focuses on innovation and product development within the hard cheese portfolio, offering hands-on leadership opportunities.
As an experienced R&D leader, you will drive innovation, product development, and process improvements in the hard cheese category. Collaborate effectively with multifunctional teams to see projects through from concept to commercialization. Key responsibilities include overseeing research activities, managing multiple projects, and supporting cost-saving initiatives within a compliance-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead new product innovation and formulation optimization
• Manage multiple R&D projects to meet business objectives
• Oversee research activities, plant trials, and validations
• Collaborate closely with Operations, Manufacturing, and Sales
• Identify opportunities for ingredient optimization and effici...