02701A - Manager, R&D
Bakemark, Fresno, CA, United States
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Summary
The Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is responsible for leading product innovation, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead new product development from concept to commercialization.
Develop and reformulate bakery mixes, fillings, icings, frozen doughs, and related products.
Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to align product strategy with market needs.
Conduct bench-top trials, plant trials, and scale-up production runs.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, labeling standards, and industry guidelines.
Monitor ingredient trends, cost optimization opportunities, and competitive products.
Oversee sensory evaluations and product performance testing.
Manage and mentor R&D team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in bakery product development.
Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, dough systems, and baking processes.
Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, labeling requirements, etc.).
Proven project management and leadership experience
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.
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Competitive Compensation
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match
Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
Summary
The Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is responsible for leading product innovation, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.
Responsibilities
Lead new product development from concept to commercialization.
Develop and reformulate bakery mixes, fillings, icings, frozen doughs, and related products.
Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to align product strategy with market needs.
Conduct bench-top trials, plant trials, and scale-up production runs.
Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, labeling standards, and industry guidelines.
Monitor ingredient trends, cost optimization opportunities, and competitive products.
Oversee sensory evaluations and product performance testing.
Manage and mentor R&D team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
5+ years of experience in bakery product development.
Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, dough systems, and baking processes.
Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, labeling requirements, etc.).
Proven project management and leadership experience
BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.
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