Sr. Manager of Research & Development
Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Sr. Manager of Research & DevelopmentThis position will be
responsible for leading the R&D team. Experience with people
management, product, package, and manufacturing production
facility.Projects and development will be heavily focused on
manufacturing of lunch meat or processed meat formulas and process
development. Managing both scientists and culinary team.This job
will require in depth testing of product formulations with various
manufacturing equipment vendors/suppliers, to help the team
identify the best product formulas, best equipment, and optimal
manufacturing procedures to produce the highest quality product
with the lowest costs.Essential Functions and Responsibilities:Work
cross-functionally with the project team to build a meat business
and production facility including people, plant, process, and
productsExecutes small scale and large-scale plant testsDeli meat
experience, sausage, and or finished meats experience will be
leaned on (a
meathead
professional)Creates and manages product specifications and
maintains accurate and complete records, analyzes reportsUtilizes a
working knowledge of plant processes and facilitiesProvides onsite
monitoring and technical assistance to operations when
testing/manufacturing new productsLeads commercialization of
product changes and implementation of new items and processesWorks
with cross-functional team members to flawlessly implement
formulations, manufacturing processes and commissioning new
equipment and manufacturing linesTechnical Qualifications:10+ years
of experience is ideal, with 5+ years managing a mid to large size
environment supporting multi plant CPG manufacturing
operationsBachelor s Degree in Food Science/Technology, Meat
Science Degree is a plusExperience working in a meat processing
facilityClear, concise written and oral communication skills
required with attention to detail and accuracy mandatory and
computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPointMust be a
driven individual that can take ownership of projects, R&D
responsibilities, and complete all the relevant tasks required for
the job with minimal oversightAutonomous self-starter that is
accountable to delivering exceptional project resultsExcellent
collaboration and organizational skillsAbility to multitask and
prioritizeDemonstrated R&D technical competence and
demonstrated motivation and creative problem-solving skillsAbility
to interact with others in manufacturing, lab and office
environment**If you d like to hear more about this opportunity and
others we are currently working on, please contact Damon Wickmann
at dwickmann cps4jobs.com.JO: 945.22DW#LI-DM2
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