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A growing company is seeking a critical-thinking, autonomous R&D Product Development Manager with a continuous improvement mindset. The role offers a positive work environment, competitive salary, stability, and growth potential.

Location: Los Angeles County

Pay rate: $45-$56/hour

Contract: 6 months to hire

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all product development projects, including new and existing products using current or new raw materials.
• Develop Juice Concentrates, Flavors-Based, and Beverage Base products according to customer or in-house requirements with minimal supervision.
• Supervise, mentor, and support R&D Product Development Chemists and Lab Technicians.
• Evaluate project feasibility considering production capacity, technology, and equipment limitations.
• Perform cost analysis and recommend selling prices for all department work.
• Review and approve Master Formulas, compounding instructions, and product specification sheets.
• Collaborate with customers' technical staff to understand and meet product development requirements.
• Ensure all developed products comply with Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards.
• Provide technical support to customers and sales staff, including on-site assistance for first-time productions and troubleshooting.
• Monitor new product transitions from lab to production to ensure quality standards.
• Lead special projects and other duties as assigned.
  
  

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Technology, Nutrition, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of supervisory or management experience, including some formal training.
• Strong taste and aroma acuity.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and comfortable with algebra-level math.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Ability to travel and report to company facilities as needed; primarily based at the main facility.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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