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Research and Development Project Manager

Research and Development Project Manager

YER USAColumbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area, United States
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client does more than bake—he creates the products that bring people together. As a leading name in industrial baking, we’re looking for an experienced R&D Project Manager to help drive the next generation of innovative baked goods.

In this role, you’ll be a key driver from concept to commercialization—leading cross-functional teams, engaging customers, and ensuring every new product meets the highest standards for taste, quality, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Innovation from Idea to Market

  • Manage the full R&D lifecycle : concept, formulation, prototyping, pilot runs, scale-up, and launch.
  • Identify and develop products that respond to market trends and customer demands across branded and private-label portfolios.

Own Product Development

  • Design, test, and refine recipes and formulations with a focus on quality, cost, feasibility, and scalability.
  • Conduct ingredient evaluations, sensory testing, and production trials.

    • Be the Connector

  • Collaborate with internal teams across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, Finance, and Procurement.
  • Act as the central link between R&D and plant operations to ensure successful product integration.

    • Project Leadership

  • Lead cross-functional project teams with influence, energy, and accountability.
  • Keep stakeholders informed, aligned, and engaged throughout each project phase.

    • Drive Operational Excellence

  • Troubleshoot production issues, optimize processes, and develop standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure seamless adoption of new products across the plant.

    • Ensure Compliance & Accuracy

  • Maintain detailed records of formulations, specifications, and regulatory documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with nutritional, labeling, and food safety requirements.

    • Stay Ahead of the Market

  • Track trends, attend industry events, and research emerging ingredients, packaging, and technologies.

    • What You Bring

  • Experience : 5-8 years in food product development and project management; bakery or industrial food experience strongly preferred.
  • Education : Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or a related field.
  • Technical Skills : Strong knowledge of ingredients, sensory science, formulation, and processing.
  • Project Expertise : Proven success leading cross-functional projects from concept to launch.
  • Communication : Strong collaborator who builds bridges across teams and drives shared success.
  • Regulatory Knowledge : Familiar with FDA labeling, nutrition regulations, and food safety protocols.
  • Tools : Proficient in Microsoft Office, Genesis R&D, and digital project / documentation tools.
  • Mindset : Innovative, proactive, and always looking to improve.
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