Heartland Food Products Group · 2 weeks ago
Sr. Manager Research & Development
Manufacturing Plant, Indianapolis, IN, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expHeartland Food Products Group is a dynamic, fast-growing organization committed to making a positive impact in the world. The Sr. Manager, Research and Development will drive the complete product development lifecycle for all protein-related products, focusing on innovative concept and platform development while mentoring the product development team.
CoffeeConsumer GoodsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Directs and coordinates 2-5 food scientists and product developers
Acts as a player/coach in driving the project load of the product development team to completion while executing personal product/process development projects
Inspires product development team to achieve high performance and excellence in all facets of the product development cycle
Provides leadership in the areas of food science and product development with employees, suppliers, partners and customers
Designs dairy and plant-based beverage solutions in both powder and liquid formats (RTD and Concentrates) based on targeted flavor profile, texture, color, shelf life and nutritional content while maintaining adherence to government and industry standards
Supports Operations and Quality through training, day to day troubleshooting, monitoring pilot and commercial scale up trials and first 3 production runs on all new products
Supports Supply Chain team on the evaluation and verification of ingredients in inventory
Drives cost optimization of product portfolio with procurement and ingredient vendors and through reformulation initiatives
Develops product specifications and ensures that product labeling complies
Establishes broad understanding of all current products, projects and formulations
Manage and review data and report trends and findings to organization
Assure all activities are following Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), GMP’s and other Company policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor and Master's degree in Food Science required
Minimum of 10 years of increasingly responsible food industry product development experience, including experience in managing technical teams
Minimum of 3 years of experience working with protein beverages, hydrocolloids and emulsifying systems
Demonstrated experience of rapidly developing and commercializing consumer products
Highly motivated, strategic, creative thinker with strong influencing skills and drive for results
Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate complex technical concepts in a simple to understand way
Must be goal oriented and adaptive to change, thriving in a dynamic fast-paced environment
Preferred
Experience in Sweetener development as well as Flavor Applications highly preferred
Prior experience in rapidly growing business is preferred
Company
Heartland Food Products Group
Heartland Food Products Group produces low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers, and liquid water enhancers.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eddie Pellegrino
President
Recent News
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