Senior R&D Manager

Join a leading innovator in the food industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional products that enhance the lives of our consumers. As we continue to grow and evolve, we are looking for a talented and experienced Senior R&D Leader for our Seasoning Product Category to join our team. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of our product innovations and drive strategic growth within the industry. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and executing a strategic R&D plan focused on consumer-centric and nutrition-driven product innovations.ResponsibilitiesDevelop and implement a strategic R&D plan for the Seasoning Product Category Identify and pursue research opportunities with significant market and customer potential.Partner with various teams to understand market, consumer, and customer needs. Address capability gaps and leverage technical strengths to drive growth.Oversee the R&D process to optimize the innovation portfolio across product categories, customer segments, and regions.Collaborate with Purchasing, Finance, Supply Chain, Engineering, and other departments to support technology development and commercialization.Ensure effective go-to-market strategies in partnership with various teams.Act as a thought leader in the Seasoning Product Category both internally and externally.Lead and manage project plans, including objectives, measurements, methodologies, and timelines.Engage with external partners such as suppliers, academia, and consultants.Work with Regulatory, Nutrition, and Legal teams to evaluate new ingredients and technologies.QualificationsBachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, Chemistry, or a related field.8-10 years of technical or scientific development experience in the seasoning or food industry. 2-3 years of experience in people management.Expertise in seasoning processing, food safety, and formula design.Excellent project planning, management, and execution capabilities.Ability to conduct complex experiments and provide direction to scientists.Demonstrated experience in training and mentoring team members.Strong communication and technical writing skills.Willingness to travel up to 35%.Zing Recruiting, a leader in the staffing industry for the past 33 years, continues our vision of ‘linking’ communities through employment. Zing’s dedication to the safety, health & well-being of our associates, clients and communities remains to be a #1 priority. Zing Recruiting is proud to be an EEOE, M/F/D/V, and we are committed to diversity both in practice and spirit at all levels of the organization. We encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions and will work to provide accommodation to those who need it.#ZingMW#ZIP