Sr. R&D Manager

Glanbia•Twin Falls, ID

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr. R&D Manager coordinates with Sales and Marketing on the ongoing development of value-added products and manages longer-term research projects to create new products and processing technologies that provide a competitive edge. The role also manages the daily operations of the Cheese Innovation Center (CIC), including staff, schedules, prioritization, food safety, and safety programs. The position works with customers, universities, academics, and the food processing industry to develop new cheese products, processes, analytical methods, and manufacturing capabilities. It leads customer projects and plant trials, prepares reports on laboratory tests and product development trials, and provides technical information on cheese nutrition and labeling. The role is based on-site in Twin Falls, Idaho.

Requirements

Ph.D. or master's degree in food science, dairy science, or a related field, with five years of dairy and cheese product development or R&D experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with pilot plant operations and management.
Familiarity with key vendors providing functional ingredients used in the food processing industry.
Knowledge of statistical experimental design.
Demonstrated analytical experience and knowledge of cheese and dairy chemistry.
Demonstrated expert knowledge of test development.
Developed presentation and scientific writing skills.
Ability to interact with universities to keep abreast of advancing technologies related to cheese production.
Familiarity with regulations for the composition and labeling of cheese products.

Responsibilities

Manage the Cheese Research and Development Scientists and CIC staff.
Work with Marketing and Sales to help customers identify new markets through the development of value-added products.
Oversee collaboration with customers, universities, and the food processing industry to develop new products and processes related to cheese production.
Develop new analytical and process methods to characterize existing and new products and provide new manufacturing capabilities to the business.
Develop and apply new theories to Glanbia products, processes, and applications to create innovative products and processes that support competitive advantage and market leadership.
Manage scheduling and prioritization of activities in the CIC.
Manage the pilot plant food safety plan and programs.
Oversee safety programs and training in coordination with EH&S.
Liaise with academics to summarize and provide updates on information and technology related to strategic issues.
Perform Glanbia's PDP process and periodically provide performance feedback, including on disciplinary occurrences.
Prepare reports on laboratory tests and product development trials, including next steps and impact on key business initiatives.
Collect, read, compile, use, and synthesize ideas and methods from literature, experts, files, and publications.
Lead customer projects, design customer plant trials, and deliver commercially viable solutions in partnership with customers.
Provide Quality Assurance and Sales with accurate technical information about cheese nutrition and associated labeling guidelines.
Utilize GPS processes, drive zero losses, and uphold Glanbia's non-negotiable culture.