R&D Operations Coordinator

Rosina Food Products • Cheektowaga, NY

8d • $60,500 - $74,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Rosina Food Products, Inc. — a family-owned company proudly producing high-quality meatballs, pasta, and entrées for over 60 years — is expanding our Research & Development team! We’re looking for an R&D Operations Coordinator who will play a vital role in bridging our R&D and Operations teams to bring innovative products to life. What You’ll Do As the R&D Operations Coordinator, you’ll support product development projects from concept through production, ensuring accuracy in documentation, efficiency in processes, and collaboration across departments. You’ll spend time both in the office and on the plant floor observing production runs, suggesting process improvements, and helping align R&D initiatives with manufacturing capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science , Business Administration , or equivalent experience
• At least 5 years of related experience in food manufacturing or R&D operations
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and BOM management
• Excellent communication, organization, and project management skills
• Analytical thinker with a proactive, hands-on approach
• Willingness to work flexible hours and spend time on the production floor

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) for all R&D projects
• Ensure product data accuracy within ERP/PLM systems
• Provide project management and administrative support (scheduling, documentation, reporting)
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support new product launches and commercialization
• Act as a liaison between R&D and Operations to ensure smooth transitions from development to production
• Observe production runs and recommend formula or process adjustments to improve efficiency
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for R&D workflows and systems
• Support compliance documentation, labeling, and budget tracking
• Be present for all R&D runs — including occasional night shifts
• Maintain FOSS Meatmaster Recipe System

Benefits

• Competitive pay $60,500 - $74,000/yr and benefits (Health, Dental, Vision, 401k with company match)
• Paid Time Off: 96 hours vacation + 56 hours sick time annually
• $1,000 employee referral bonus
• Career advancement through leadership and development programs
• A family-oriented, inclusive culture where innovation and teamwork thrive

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level