Job Description

Our client, a growing innovative food & beverage manufacturer, is experiencing significant growth, and with that comes exciting opportunities. We’re seeking an R&D Product Development Manager to join their dynamic team!

Job Title : R&D Product Development Manager

Location: Los Angeles County , CA

Job type: Contract-hire

Pay rate: $45- $56/ hr.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced R&D Product Development Manager to lead our product development efforts from concept to commercialization. This role is ideal for a critical thinker with a strong background in food science and a passion for developing innovative flavor and beverage solutions. The ideal candidate will supervise a team of chemists and lab technicians while ensuring all products meet customer requirements, cost targets, and regulatory standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage all product development projects within the R&D department.
• Lead the formulation and development of products according to customer or internal specifications.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide technical guidance to R&D chemists and lab technicians.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Quality Control, Analytical, Production, and Sales.
• Evaluate the technical feasibility of new products based on equipment, technology, and production capabilities.
• Conduct cost analysis and determine suggested selling prices for developed products.
• Ensure thorough documentation of master formulas and compounding instructions.
• Approve product specifications and ensure compliance with SQF (Safe Quality Food) standards.
• Communicate directly with customers to gather requirements, present prototypes, and provide technical support.
• Support scale-up processes and monitor initial production runs to ensure consistency and quality.
• Participate in special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of supervisory or management experience in an R&D environment.
• Strong taste and aroma acuity for product evaluation and formulation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; solid math skills (algebra level).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!

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