Research and Development Manager

2 days ago

Aurora CO United States Originaldesserts Full time

Research and Development Manager
Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Salary Range: $95K to $110K

Opportunity Overview

Are you ready to elevate your career in manufacturing operations and be a part of creating the world's best desserts? Dessert Holdings partners with some of North America’s most iconic chains to bring people together to celebrate life’s sweetest moments

Dessert Holdings is looking for a Research & Development Manager. This role is a measurement-based, results and detail-oriented Culinary / R&D Manager that will provide leadership for implementation and execution of both new and existing projects. From both idea and prototype concept to plant floor commercialization, this role is responsible for delivering products on time that meet taste and functionality, quality, and cost expectations. As part of a team, this position will work to identify and specify the manufacturing processes for new or improved products and support the on-floor work involved to validate. These products will be developed by the culinary team and be defined by physical culinary attributes and product specifications. This position will be responsible for implementing the culinary vision as intended by the Sr Manager of Culinary Innovation.

The hired candidate can expect to make between $95,000 to $110,000 annually. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Research, formulation and development of new products within time, cost and processing requirements.
  • Provide for the design and development of ingredient and product specifications (making recommendations around packaging).
  • Develop test / trial / FPR plans and support the on-floor test, trial and production runs.
  • Construct proof of concept samples for new desserts in demonstration of product proposals or replicate the designs of others for use as sales samples.
  • Manage ingredient functionality and recipe formulation within processing parameters.
  • Prepare and present samples and specifications for customer presentation and sign off.
  • Improve product quality through ongoing review of formulation and process parameters.
  • Develop analytic methods and control techniques for ingredient, raw material and finished goods.
  • Ensure that the plant process recipes and specifications produce optimum product quality and efficiency including the initiation and direction of troubleshooting activities when the need arises.
  • Investigate, report and make recommendations on technical issues which may impact the business.
  • Provide technical support to external and internal customers (Procurement, Customers, Sales, Commercialization, QA and Ops).
  • Source and investigate new ingredients / technologies that may have potential application in existing or future products.
  • Conduct reviews on project assignments with the Sr Manager of Culinary as needed and not less than weekly.
  • Ensure Quality Management requirements are met.
  • Responsible for managing own projects and providing guidance to other Culinary Developers and Commercializes as required.
  • Exceptional palate and sensory skills.
  • Contributes to driving the internal innovation process from a culinary perspective identifying trends and new product development opportunities to support customer needs.
  • Supports review of food specifications ensuring data is current, accurate and compliant including allergen identification.
  • Supports evaluation of ingredients used in the development and production of finished goods and ensures compliance with specifications and standards that have been established during the test and trial periods of new products.
  • Works directly with sales and customers to develop innovative products, drive current sales, and fill future pipeline with business.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience with leading new bakery products through concept, prototyping, trialing and commercialization within an automated high-speed bakery environment (frozen bakery experience preferred but not essential).
  • Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background Minimum 5 years bakery/food development/manufacturing experience in large facilities.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Displayed discipline and process to experimentation and learning – “learn the most in the least amount of time with the least amount of cost”.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel), SharePoint, ERP systems / PowerPoint.
  • Working knowledge of Canadian and US food standards and regulations.
  • Strong bench work skills with the ability to execute solutions rapidly (DOE) and raw material knowledge.
  • Experience in baking, pastry arts, R&D and Food / Baking Science.
  • Strong history of Continuous Improvement projects and successes.
  • Chocolate experience an asset.

About Dessert Holdings

Dessert Holdings is North America’s fastest-growing premium dessert company, providing retail and foodservice customers with chef-inspired, innovative desserts made with real ingredients, a flexible and low-cost supply chain, and best-in-class service. The company is a collection of premium dessert companies and brands: Steven Charles, The Original Cakerie, Lawler’s Desserts, Atlanta Cheesecake Company, Dianne’s Fine Desserts, and Kenney’s Great Pies. Dessert Holdings is owned by Bain Capital, employing more than 3,200 people across nine North American manufacturing facilities.

EEO Statement

Dessert Holdings and its related entities provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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