What are the responsibilities and job description for the R&D Manager position at Actalent?
Job Description:
• Work with cross functional teams in the development of new high complexity product formulations and/or reformulations of existing products, including commercialization.
• Manage a portfolio of assigned high-level product development projects through the various stages of the product development life cycle.
• Duplicate competitive seasonings and sauces for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and adherence to FDA and USDA standards and regulations.
• Facilitate product development by working with suppliers as well as marketing, quality and production.
• Utilizes knowledge of current regulations, product formulation, supplier specifications, customer requirements and Company standards to develop and update finished product ingredient statements and nutritional documents as defined by FDA and USDA, in addition to product specifications and processing procedures.
• Independently initiates, investigates, and implements significant new process improvements, and cost savings projects.
• Working with sourcing, assess raw material substitutions for usage and formulation consistency
• Coordinate with the Quality Department to comply with HACCP and all Food Safety Programs
• Support operations through project handoff and during production with formulation issues
• Stay up-to-date on new regulations and current events regarding food science by reviewing FDA and USDA regulations.
• Manage R&D team and day-to-day operations of department
Skills:
food, audit, HACCP, documentation, operation, inspections, Food science, Gmp, Laboratory, R&d, Food safety, New product development, quality, QA/QC
Top Skills Details:
food,audit,HACCP,documentation,operation,inspections,Food science,Gmp,Laboratory,R&d,Food safety
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Food Science/ Biology/ Chemistry or related field with relevant 5 years’ work experience in seasonings, spices, sauces, processed foods, sausage or meat snacks industry preferred
• Knowledge of product specifications, nutrition and labeling for finished products and ingredients
• Demonstrated experience in high-level product development and formulation from concept to completion
• Proven ability to apply food science and food engineering principles to solve problems
• Strong computer skills, especially Excel
• Ability to effectively communicate and interact when working with cross-functional teams
• Well organized with the ability to prioritize projects and adapt to changing deadlines
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Willingness to cultivate career-growth opportunities and advancement within a progressive, forward-thinking firm with a proven record of steady growth
About Actalent:
Actalent connects passion with purpose. Our scalable talent solutions and services capabilities drive value and results and provide the expertise to help our customers achieve more. Every day, our experts around the globe are making an impact. We’re supporting critical initiatives in engineering and sciences that advance how companies serve the world. Actalent promotes consultant care and engagement through experiences that enable continuous development. Our people are the difference. Actalent is an operating company of Allegis Group, the global leader in talent solutions.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $41 - $46
