Manager, R&D S&R

Manager, R&D S&R

Job Location : Hershey, PA

Role Overview

Responsible for managing transformative Sweets & Refreshment Product Development platforms within R&D focusing on brands such as Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, and Ice Breakers. Lead the development and commercialization of innovative confectionery products (e.g., hard candy, gummies, licorice, gum, mints). Manage project execution, support continuous improvement, and ensure alignment with business objectives.

Lead a team of approximately 4 scientists and technicians supporting various workstreams. Collaborate with cross‑functional partners in Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality to deliver projects on time and within scope. Mentor and develop direct reports and provide technical project support as needed on high‑complexity projects.

Work with direct reports to determine goals and timetables for projects, and ensure diligence in development, scale‑up, and commercialization of products and technologies. Provide technical expertise leveraging product and process development principles and validation methodologies. Resolve resource allocation and timing issues to ensure that business objectives are achieved or exceeded.

Summary of Major Duties

Develop and Execute Transformative Sweets & Refreshment Innovation

• Manage the end‑to‑end process for new product and process development, from concept through commercialization.
• Collaborate with business partners in Consumer Insights, Marketing, Manufacturing, Engineering and Quality to develop strategic direction and assess risk to ensure the company's business needs are met.
• In partnership with department leadership, allocate resources between programs and work with team leaders of the programs to set priorities, goals, and timetables for projects, and deliver on required results.
• Ensure diligence in development, scale‑up, and commercialization of products and technologies through technical mentoring and leadership.

Develop and Execute Sweets Brand Technical Support and CI Initiatives

Talent & Organizational Development

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Nearest Major Market : Harrisburg

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