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Redbarn Pet Products · 4 days ago

Senior Manager, R&D Food Scientist- Product Development

GREAT BEND, Kansas

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

6+ years exp

Redbarn Pet Products is a family-owned business dedicated to creating high-quality dog food and pet treats. The Senior Manager, R&D – Product Development will lead innovation in pet food and treats by translating consumer needs into product solutions, while managing R&D talent and ensuring successful commercialization of products.

Manufacturing

No H1B

Responsibilities

Apply scientific principles and strategic thinking to lead the development of novel pet food and pet treat products

Lead formulation and product development efforts to address unmet consumer and pet needs

Serve as a technical authority for ingredients, processing, nutrition delivery, and formulation strategy

Identify, evaluate, and advance new ingredients, technologies, and innovation capabilities

Own all technical aspects of assigned projects and ensure delivery according to project plans and timelines

Develop, review, and approve formulation and finished product specifications

Oversee sensory, palatability, shelf-life, and stability testing programs

Author technical proposals, summaries, presentations, and reports

Maintain accurate technical documentation and laboratory records

Lead cross-functional teams and manage projects of moderate to high complexity

Solve complex technical challenges and identify innovative solutions

Collaborate across functions to achieve shared business and innovation objectives

Serve as R&D Technical Lead on cross-functional initiatives

Ensure compliance with GMPs, food safety standards, and regulatory requirements

Qualification

Formulation expertiseProduct developmentTechnical leadershipResearch & Development experienceFood Science knowledgeProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsCross-functional collaboration