R&D Manager – Snacks

Key Responsibilities

• Lead development of new product opportunities within the snacks category
• Develop seasoning solutions and related applications aligned to customer and market needs
• Translate insights and trends into commercially viable product concepts
• Manage projects from early concept through to full commercial launch
• Oversee scale-up and industrial implementation of new products
• Provide technical support, troubleshooting, and customer engagement where required
• Lead customer presentations and technical discussions
• Manage project pipelines, timelines, and resource allocation
• Collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to ensure delivery and compliance
• Lead and develop an R&D team focused on innovation, delivery, and capability building
• Support structured development planning, coaching, and performance feedback

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Process Engineering, or related discipline
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in food product development or applied R&D environments
• Strong expertise in food systems and flavour/seasoning development
• Proven experience managing technical projects or portfolios
• Experience engaging directly with customers in technical environments
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of business drivers
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Strong analytical thinking and structured problem-solving ability
• Strong planning, prioritisation, and organisational capability
• Leadership experience within an R&D or technical team environment
• Ability to work across cross-functional and global teams