REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related fields.
• Minimum 8 years of direct work experience in QA and R&D in flour milling environment with at least 4 years in supervisory or managerial role.
• Minimum of 5 years working experience conducting and performing grain and flour analytical testing and end - use/bake test for various applications (breads, cookies, noodles, pasta, etc.).
• In-depth knowledge of different wheat classes and flour characteristics and properties.
• Intensive training or certifications in wheat/flour chemistry and baking science and technology
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications.

As Research and Development Manager, the successful candidate will be primarily responsible for developing formulations for wheat grists, flour ingredients, and flour blending and ensuring that they are tracked and monitored for further adjustments as needed and continuous improvement. You will be responsible for managing the organization’s research and development policies and controlling new product development processes. You will also establish R&D and performance metrics and standards, procedures, and verification/validation controls in order to meet business goals and requirements, as well as identify and implement process improvements. This position reports to the Director of National Operations.