Research and Development Manager

3 months ago


Fresno, United States Pacific Choice Brands Full time

Qualified candidates will have 15 years of consistent food manufactuing experience with sauces, salsas, beverages and other liquid batching) .Must have project management expereience and proven experience in commercialization of R&D projects.Will design and develop new ingredients and provide technical support in commercialization of new products. This position works closely with the manufacturing plant and will be responsible for supporting the execution of plant trials for new as well as existing product lines. This role is both strategic and tactical in nature and is for someone who enjoys solving a diverse array of scientific and engineering challenges. The working environment will include office, laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments, and will require some business travel.Essential Job Responsibilities:Assist with supplier specifications, nominated line forms, technical information and specifications are available and updated on relevant customer databasesAssist with implementation of the raw materials and finished product sensory and lab testing programs.Ensure any out of spec production is escalated for corrective action.Assist when needed with the external laboratory to ensure testing is carried out in line with industry standards.Assist with implementing the raw materials and finished product sensory and lab testing program.Review of lab data and update internal systems and customer specs as required.Assist with providing legal information for food labelling ensuring that all packaging meets required labelling regulations.Work closely with Marketing and Sales functions to provide legal information for food labelling and specifications to ensure that all packaging meets required labelling regulationsWork closely with Director of Food Safety to resolve production issues and changes.Promote PCB technical leadership position by ideating, formulating, manufacturing, and presenting new product ideas and technologies to existing and potential customers.Lead customer technical projects and provide technical expertise and support to develop high-quality, cost-effective solutions.Lead client users in formulating, troubleshooting and manufacturing a broad range of foods utilizing PCB solutions.Utilize lab, pilot plant and commercial scale equipment to generate data and develop effective food ingredient solutions.Assume primary technical responsibility of customer interactions, draw out issues with timely responses.Combine insights on technical expertise, the external environment and our customers
business with a deep understanding of PCB to drive commercially astute business decisions consistent with our strategic objectives.Think creatively, analytically and holistically, employing innate curiosity to explore problems and generate impactful solutions.Effectively question and explore concepts, represents the voice of the customer, adapts and delivers compelling value proposition.Carry out rigorous and high-quality research that elevates PCB customer s brand as a world-class solutions provider; Clearly and logically plans projects, follows processes and procedures, supports technical trials, analyzes large amounts of data to define the critical issues and make recommendations.Act as an advisor, both internally to drive the direction of PCB and externally to inform thinking and action when solving complex problems.Leverage a deep understanding of stakeholders, partners and customers to influence and collaborate effectively.Identify and seize new opportunities, convert plans into own tactics, monitor and assess progress, takes responsibility to ensure quality and timeliness of deliverables.Lead and develop the technical team by providing a technical framework, expertise, advice and guidance on quality and legal compliance.Build strong working relationships with customers, aligning expectations and delivering against agreed standards of product quality, communication, reporting and audit requirements.Promote and improve food safety and HACCP principles throughout PCB.Manage the technical relationship with customers ensuring that strong and proactive relationships are built.Education and ExperienceBS in food science, food engineering, microbiology, chemistry, or related field10 years
experience in leading R&D teams, innovation projectsExcellent analytical and problem-solving abilitiesStrong knowledge of Regulatory (GLP and GMP)Strong technical writing skills (procedures, protocols, and reports)Have an existing supplier and partner network to support the identification and quantification of manufacturing facilities to commercialize new products according to brand standards.Prior experience in developing and protecting intellectual propertyQualifications:Fluency in English requiredMastery of project management skills with track record of successfully delivering projects on time and in budgetDemonstrated leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate cross-functional teamsExceptional communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross functional teamssupportDeep and holistic understanding of the innovation process, from ideation to commercializationAbility to adapt to a dynamic and fast-paced environment, embracing change and uncertaintyDemonstrated experience managing of intellectual property creation and portfolio managementExperience identifying and scoping opportunities for new productsExperience effectively planning and managing to budgetsPossess a strong interest in new technology and advances in food science to deliver innovative and competitive solutions.Is a strategic and creative thinker who shows excellent problem-solving and communication skills and is able to network effectively.



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