Senior Research & Development Manager

Senior Research and Development Manager

In this senior management position, the Sr. Research and Development Manager will lead major project developments and plant initiatives. This position involves management of, and active participation in, technical programs, product innovation efforts and team administration and development.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with the R&D team to develop new products from scratch while working with the support of the R&D pilot team and R&D legal compliance. Follow through to the market launch
• Lead the entire project portfolio of the innovation Business Platform from Greek yogurt to new food forms
• Drive the innovation road map to the team to proactively look for new opportunities, while further developing projects that are briefed and underway, creating new ideas for innovation tools and projects
• Proactively improve existing platforms and technologies
• Approve all Industrial pilot and trial designs to achieve the best cost, quality, and time according to the target
• Complete defined project within the defined time and financial frame, while also delivering 100% expected quality and legal compliance
• Responsible for the creation of R&D product and raw materials specifications
• Identify innovative product and process solutions to meet consumer, customer, and business needs as a strategic driver for business growth
• Identify and document internal and external resource needs to support agreed upon development programs; effectively uses all available resources
• Provide a hands-on approach to develop team members and meet project objectives
• Communicate effectively, cross-functionally and across diverse levels within and outside the organization
• Follow Chobani's safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices

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