R&D Manager – Confections
Perham, Minnesota
R&D/Food Science
Confectionery
87279
Kinsa is recruiting for an R&D Manager – Confections
Location: Perham, MN (Relocation assistance provided)
Our client is a third-generation family-owned business headquartered in Perham, MN. They manufacture a diverse assortment of high-quality food products. The company is known for innovation, quality and a strong, trust-based culture. They are looking to add an R&D Manager to support their team, focusing on candy and confections. This full-time, onsite employee will be responsible for creating new product formulations, overseeing R&D process, and helping create high-quality products.
- Relevant college degree. 5+ years of full-cycle confection product development.
Compensation/Benefits:
- Base salary contingent on experience. Bonus based on performance.
- Annual profit sharing.
- Medical; Dental, Vision, Disability & Life insurance.
- 401(k)
- PTO & Paid holidays
Key Responsibilities and Goals
- Drive innovation & oversee the full cycle of new product development.
- Coordinate, monitor, and document plant trials and initial production runs.
- Collaborate with customers to establish requirements related to flavor, nutrition, and label claims.
- Engage with purchasing and suppliers as needed.
- Manage, coach, and discipline the R&D team.
- Lead the transition from benchtop development to production trials.
- Stay informed on market trends to guide the development of new products and processes.
- Present projects to stakeholders for feedback and input, providing essential data to assess opportunities.
- Oversee the creation and review of nutritional panels for packaging, while maintaining the nutritional and labeling database.
- Assist in sourcing and testing new ingredients as required.
- Provide support and guidance to the Quality team and other personnel as needed.
- Keep the sales team informed on project timelines and updates.
Competencies Needed for Success:
- 5+ years experience full-cycle confectionary product development.
- BS degree in Food Science or related field.
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 a https://kinsa.com/food-beverage-industry-jobs/
Recruiter Information:
George Blomgren
georgeb@kinsa.com
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