R&D Manager - Cheese

CSG Talent are working with an exciting cheese manufacturer who are recruiting a newly created R&D Manager position to play a key role in new product development efforts to work in line with strategic growth plans of the business.

You will play a key role in formulation of future innovative products for the business that will play a key role in achieving growth plans. You will have excellent career development opportunities & get the opportunity to work closely with a highly regarded leader withn the industry.

Responsibilities (non-exhaustive list):

Lead assigned projects in the areas of ingredients testing and product-process development / improvement from concept to scale up.

• Lead assigned projects in the areas of ingredients testing and product-process development / improvement from concept to scale up.
• Lead exploring novel and alternate ingredients and technologies and in assigned areas.
• Responsible for providing product samples for cross-functional evaluation and for customers.
• Lead related applications work as well as analytical work, shelf life and sensory studies.
• Document R&D work and prepare and submit reports maintaining confidentiality.
• Lead / Participate in scale up and commercialization at remote facilities as required.
• Provide technical expertise and support to customers and different functions of the business.

Requirements:

• Proven track record relating to new product development projects from conception through to commercialization within dairy product settings (essential)
• Strong understanding of dairy product formulation
• Ability to work 'hands on' whilst also possessing strong people skills for management related responsibilities
• Passionate about the dairy industry and innovation

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please reach out to Harry Barker at CSG Talent for further information.

Keywords: Cheese, dairy, milk, butter, yoghurt, formulation, product development, research and development.

Requirements:

• Proven track record relating to new product developments within a baked goods setting (pastry, desserts, cakes etc)
• Ability to mentor others & work as part of a high performing team
• End to end experience from ideation through to commercialization alongside knowledge of manufacturing
• Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background
• Experience in baking, pastry arts, R+D and Food / Baking Science

If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please reach out to Harry Barker at CSG Talent for more details or click apply!