Living Latin

Food Science

Research&DevelopmentManager

Louisville, Kentucky, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Research & Development Manager at Living Latin. Skills: food product development, leadership, project management. leading the R&D team in developing and enhancing food products. overseeing the entire product development process, from concept to commercialization”

What You'll Achieve.

successful product development; successful product launches

Industry & Context.

Food Science
Problems you'll solve

Excellent problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel up to 40%

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related, Minimum of 5 years of experience in food product development, at least 2 years in a leadership role, knowledge of food science, ingredient functionality, and food manufacturing processes, Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously, Proven track record of successful product development and successful product launches, knowledge of food safety regulations and industry standards, Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills

Nice to Have

10 years preferred, Master’s degree preferred

What You'll Do.

leading the R&D team in developing and enhancing food products

overseeing the entire product development process

from concept to commercialization

ensuring products meet quality standards

regulatory requirements

Drive the product development process from feasibility through testing

and commercialization

Serve as the key technical contact for customer engagement and project support

Develop consistent experimental design parameters

and sensory evaluation procedures across the business unit

Responsible for establishing gold standard product properties

documenting andcommunicating to both internal and external stakeholders

Establish supplier relationships to identify new ingredients

and trends in the food industry

Ensure all products meet regulatory requirements and company standards

Manage development timelines and resources effectively

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

communicating to both internal and external stakeholders

Communication Scope

Excellent communication skills; documenting and communicating to both internal and external stakeholders

Process & Methodology

Manage development timelines and resources effectively, Excellent project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously

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