R&D Manager

North House Foods is a fast-growing, company committed to innovation, quality, and compliance. Our team thrives on bringing new, delicious, and safe products to market. We are seeking a hands-on, results-driven R&D Manager to lead our product development initiatives from concept through commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the R&D team members in developing new food products, improving existing formulas, and optimizing processes.
• Manage projects from ideation through commercialization, including lab trials, plant trials, and scale-up.
• Ensure all R&D activities comply with GFSI, HACCP, allergen control, and labeling regulations.
• Collaborate with QA, Production, Procurement, and Marketing to meet launch timelines and cost targets.
• Oversee sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product specifications.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for R&D procedures and documentation.
• Manage department budgets, timelines, and staff performance.
• Stay up to date on food trends, ingredient innovations, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in taking products from concept to full-scale production.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen management, and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits

• On-site parking

Experience

• food product development: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location

In person