R&D Project Manager

Kinsa is recruiting for a: R&D Project Manager (Food Ingredients)

Location: Kansas, USA

Position Purpose:
As an R&D Project Manager specializing in food ingredient manufacturing, you will play a pivotal role in developing and improving the company’s product portfolio. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around researching, designing, and implementing innovative solutions for company products. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, Operations and Sales, to drive product development initiatives from concept to commercialization.

Must Have:
Successful candidates must have at least 5 years of technical experience with protein ingredients.

Compensation/Benefits:                                                                     

• $125,000 – $150,000 base salary
• Bonus potential
• Health care and benefits
• 401K with match
• Vacation and Holiday pay

Key Responsibilities and Goals:

• Conduct thorough research on emerging technologies, ingredients, and processing techniques in protein product development. Utilize insights to conceptualize and develop new products or improve existing ones.
• Ensures alignment with manufacturing post-commercialization.
• Active participant in all R&D duties throughout product lifecycle which also includes concept development, initial evaluation, plant trial testing, cross functional product cuttings and communication, sensory testing, shelf life.
• Coordinates major investment projects. Participates in the development of the opportunity pipeline.

Competencies Needed for Success:
 

• BS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or Biosystems Engineering.
• R&D experience required – a minimum of 5 years, preferably 10 years.
• Experience with new product development and commercialization.
• Experience with proteins. Wheat protein experience preferred. 
• Experience with Isolate, Concentrate, Texturized and other value-added protein products preferred.
• Solid understanding of protein chemistry and how physical and chemical changes impact functionality in end applications.
• Open to travel 40-50%

Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!

Check out our other food and beverage industry career opportunities at https://kinsa.com/food-beverage-industry-jobs/

 Recruiter Information:
Dave Rothe
daver@kinsa.com