Research and Development Director

1 week ago


Bridgewater, Massachusetts, United States Aspire Bakeries Full time
Job Title: Director of R&D

Aspire Bakeries is a leading North American baking company with a strong presence in the specialty frozen baked goods market. We are committed to driving innovation, predicting consumer trends, and exceeding customer expectations. Our values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity, and Care guide our actions and decisions.

The Director of R&D will lead the optimization of manufacturing processes and spearhead the development of innovative food concepts. This role focuses on enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and labor optimization while specializing in Artisan Bread, Frozen Dough, and Laminates. The Director will collaborate closely with key customers and internal teams to drive product innovation from benchtop development through commercialization.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Review and update process documentation and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve manufacturing capabilities and efficiency.
  • Identify areas of improvement in quality, consistency, and efficiency.
  • Propose process improvement recommendations, both immediate and long-term.
  • Train production associates to ensure they are properly trained.
  • Develop relationships with key customers to support new product growth, both blue-sky innovation and at customer request.
  • Conduct product ideation sessions based on Aspire Bakeries capabilities to maintain a strong project pipeline.
  • Maintain a high level of knowledge base regarding market trends and new ingredient opportunities.
  • Ensure a seamless transition and sustainable quality of product from benchtop to manufacturing.
  • Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrate expertise in bakery equipment use and settings.
  • Communicate with project managers to accurately maintain data through commercialization.
Qualifications:
  • Proven passion and thorough knowledge of the Bakery channel and Bakery Innovation.
  • 10 years of experience as an industrial food developer required. Additional ops experience preferred.
  • BA/BS in Food Science or related field required; MS preferred. Additional culinary education preferred.
  • Expert grasp of English (verbal and written) required. Fluency in Spanish preferred.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, SAP, and Genesis.
  • Domestic travel up to 30% of time. Occasional international travel if needed.

Aspire Bakeries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.



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