gpac ยท 15 hours ago
Product Development / R&D Manager
Pipestone, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Levelgpac is partnering with a well-established, growing meat processing organization with multiple Midwest facilities to identify a Product Development / R&D Manager. This role is responsible for developing, refining, and maintaining smoked pork products, particularly bacon and ham, while ensuring consistent flavor, quality, and customer satisfaction.
ConsultingHuman Resources
Responsibilities
Lead hands-on R&D and product development for smoked pork products, primarily bacon and ham
Fine-tune flavor profiles to meet established taste, quality, and customer standards
Develop, adjust, and optimize ingredient formulations and injection processes
Manage product samples and oversee product trials from start to finish
Communicate directly with customers and buyers regarding specifications, feedback, and refinements
Support scheduling and coordination related to product development activities as needed
Ensure consistency, quality, and compliance across all product development efforts
Qualification
Required
Background in meat product development, R&D, or food manufacturing (pork experience strongly preferred)
Solid understanding of bacon and ham processing, flavor development, and injection systems
Hands-on, detail-driven professional comfortable working independently
Strong communication skills with the ability to work directly with customers and buyers
Benefits
Relocation assistance
Company
gpac
gpac is a staffing and recruiting company that provides talent recruitment and development services.
Founded in 1990
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ryan Good
Managing Partner & CEO
Chad Feldman
Shareholder/Board Member
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