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Head of Product Innovation

2 months ago

California, United States Solina USA Full time

Company Overview

Solina USA is a distinguished member of the Solina Group, dedicated to crafting bespoke seasonings and sauces. With four strategically positioned production facilities throughout the United States, we excel in delivering high-quality, innovative flavor solutions to our clientele. Our primary focus is on serving Quick Service Restaurants, Fast Casual, Casual Dining, and food manufacturers, where we are committed to providing outstanding flavor solutions tailored to their specific requirements. Solina USA has established a strong national reputation for delivering exceptional customer experiences through high-quality products at competitive price points. We foster dynamic partnerships that allow our creativity to shine through our customers' culinary visions, making "Food Matter."

Role Overview

As the Director of Research and Development, you will spearhead and oversee the execution of our product development strategy, ensuring that all development initiatives align with our strategic goals. Your focus will encompass product launches, process enhancements, cost efficiencies, customer interactions, and ensuring that all activities are managed in accordance with business and corporate policies related to safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. The Director of R&D will possess expertise in developing both dry and wet products.

Key Responsibilities

  • Interpret and analyze strategic business objectives related to product development, implementing the product development strategy and associated activities in alignment with corporate direction and sustainable revenue growth.
  • Collaborate with custom development teams to create a synergistic pipeline that positions Solina as a market leader rather than a follower.
  • Assess concept reporting and launch/lifecycle proposals based on consumer insights, establishing a sustainable innovation pipeline.
  • Exhibit entrepreneurial leadership by mentoring and developing staff.
  • Engage locally and cross-functionally, ensuring knowledge sharing and transfer to enhance product development speed, quality, and success.
  • Foster and maintain positive relationships with external clients.
  • Organize, prioritize, plan, execute, and document R&D project activities to meet project obligations while addressing technical challenges.
  • Provide ongoing guidance as a technical leader in resolving technical, processing, ingredient, and regulatory issues within the R&D function.
  • Evaluate current and emerging technologies to recommend process improvements for cost savings and product enhancement.
  • Stay informed on significant technical aspects and current and future food flavor trends, providing leadership to the research and development team. This includes essential project planning, testing, and implementation challenges necessary for developing new and maintaining existing consumer products that fulfill market demands.
  • Possess a comprehensive understanding of regulatory labeling, microbiology, and sauce formulation.
  • Perform any additional duties as reasonably assigned by management.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful job performance will be considered. Typical qualifications include:

  • Preferred supervisory or management experience.
  • Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Essential Skills

  • 5-8 years of product development or closely related experience in the food industry, with direct management of large technical teams.
  • Expertise in developing both dry and wet products.
  • Experience conducting working sessions, plant trials, and addressing customer complaints.
  • Familiarity with provision or Gensis programs.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, providing innovative solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Experience in setting annual budgets, tracking and controlling expenses, and managing the financial aspects of a technical department/group.
  • Academic background in food science with experience in product development, new technology creation, and food manufacturing of products intended for human consumption, particularly salad dressings, sauces, dips, glazes, or other oil-in-water emulsion systems.
  • Proficient in creating and delivering presentations to both internal and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly SharePoint, Excel, and Word.
  • Ability to read and write technical/scientific correspondence.
  • Capability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside the organization, demonstrating strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Solina 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, or protected veteran status, as well as a person's relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.