Abel + Schafer | KOMPLET USA · 1 month ago
Research And Development Manager
Abel + Schafer is a long-established company producing baked goods under the KOMPLET brand. They are seeking a Research & Development Manager to lead bread and pastry R&D projects, develop new product ideas, and manage cross-functional relationships within the company.
Responsibilities
Manage all bread and pastry R&D projects
Develop product (re)formulations and recipes
Develop strong cross-functional relationships with the R&D community as well as with Marketing, Sales, Quality, Operations, Engineering, Regulatory, and others
Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products and processes with an emphasis on NAFNAC and clean label solutions
Execute pilot lab runs, consumer tests, plant trials and validation trials
Prepare operating guidelines for product development and ensure a proper documentation flow
Generate recipes and supporting documentation for lab samples, such as sample request forms and project labels
Participate in resolution of complaints and QA cases
Generate re-work recipes when necessary
Lead special projects concerning products, processes, equipment, and facility concepts and design
Generate Signum Projects and project labels
Participate in Food Safety Team meetings
Manage time effectively and deliver projects on time and in full
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree in Bakery Science, Food Sciences, Food Engineering, or related scientific field
Master Baker or Pastry chef certification
5+ years' experience in formulation of bakery products
5+ years leadership experience
Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills
Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously
Proficient with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams)
Willing to travel as required
Language skills: English; knowledge of Spanish and/or German a plus