02701A - Manager, R&D

Bakemark • Fresno, CA

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager