R&D Project

Our client, a leading food manufacturer in Shakopee, MN is seeking a dedicated Product Developer to lead Product Development (PD) initiatives in line with their business strategy. This role is essential for creating innovative snack, baked goods, and nutrition bar products, requiring strong technical expertise, leadership, and project management skills to drive successful product commercialization and revenue growth.
Job Title: Product Developer
Department: Research and Development
Pay Range: $32-$40 per hour
Location: Shakopee, MN
Days/Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday 
3/4-month temporary project.
What’s the job:

• Identify and evaluate food trends to support business vision and customer strategy.
• Develop new and innovative fresh and frozen foods for CPG and Convenience channels.
• Lead commercialization projects, including full-scale plant trials and pre-trial meetings.
• Proactively interact with customers, prospects, and colleagues to keep projects on track.
• Manage multiple projects and activities within the R&D Department to achieve department objectives.

• General food technology, bakery application, ingredient functionality, and formulation.
• Autonomous R&D project management.
• Building customer confidence and providing effective follow-through.
• Leading a large development function and strategic planning.
• Creating and delivering professional presentations.
• Supervise and lead all customer-related requirements in R&D.
• Proficiency in: MS Word, Excel, formula database, Genesis, raw material costing, and inventory.
• B.S. in Food Sci, Food Engr., Chem. Engr, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in food product development/production.
• 5-7 years of experience in R&D or related environment.
• Industry experience leading a large development function.
• Proven track record of presenting and networking in product development.

• Medical, dental, vision, 401k
• Weekly pay with direct deposit
• 24/7 Manpower customer care support
• Dedicated Career Partner to help you achieve your career goals.

• Work is primarily conducted in a lab setting but may involve travel to pilot and production facilities.

• Sitting at a workstation for extended periods.
• Standing while creating product samples in R&D and on the plant floor.
• Occasional lifting to 25 pounds.

If this is a role that interests you and you’d like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you
About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of:  Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells
ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2022 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.