R&D Manager

Who We Are

At Lindt, we are a global fast-growing consumer goods company, enchanting the world with premium chocolate. We are driven by our passion for excellence and go the extra mile ensuring that every Lindt experience is nothing short of exceptional. Our collective efforts are geared towards making a positive impact, not only in the world of premium chocolate but also in the lives of our employees, customers, and communities. Our company embraces a culture defined by the core values of Excellence, Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Responsibility, and Collaboration, fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment where these principles drive our success.

Position Purpose :

This individual in this role is responsible for leading the Product R&D team at Lindt USA and coordinates the Innovation / Renovation process for Lindt brands. The individual manages activities in product development from concept design to execution. The R&D Manager will lead and manage interdepartmental and cross functional project teams of various complexity, scope and size. This person will provide R&D expertise and work closely with other functions including but not limited to Marketing, Consumer Insights, Production, Quality Assurance, Engineering and Sales to deliver to overall company goals.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities :

Product Development

• Manage the R&D activities for new product development (chocolate), overseeing ingredients / formula / recipe development, new ingredient sourcing, specifications and supporting the local and International Marketing teams in innovation / renovation exploration and new product development.
• Stay close to consumer trends to bring forward design thinking.
• Work cross functionally to deliver the Innovation plan in time and in budget. Coordinate and / or lead the NPD subprocess steps to ensure a successful launch of new product or processes and handover from product development to process engineering and production.
• Lead or coordinate the R&D Tech resources for successful trials and first production runs for new products, processes and process improvements to validate feasibility and reproducibility.
• Responsible for the final feasibility evaluation of the ingredients, products and new technologies.
• Manage recipe adherence of new and existing products to ensure consistent quality, consistent costing and FDA regulation compliances.
• Lead key initiatives to drive the R&D vision in new technologies and pipeline development.
• Improve and build on current product lab and pilot plants to be state of the art facilities, with a vision for creativity and consumer-centric mindset.
• Coordinate and prioritize the resources within the R&D team to support timely troubleshooting for existing and new product processes.

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Total Rewards :

Compensation Range : $96,500 - $125,500

To learn more about our benefits visit https : / / jobs.lindtusa.com / total-rewards

Lindt USAs salary range reflects market rates based on our size, revenue, and location. Starting pay is determined using a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, job-related skills, knowledge, and experience as well as market conditions. A bonus and / or long-term incentive may be included as part of this compensation package.

Lindt and Sprngli is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, veteran status, or any other classification protected by state, local or federal law. Applicants for this position must successfully pass a background screening and may be required to pass drug screenings as well.

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