Director, R&D Commercialization at Little Caesars Pizza

Detroit, Michigan, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leadership, Project Management, Collaboration, Food Science, Innovation, Quality Assurance, Problem Solving, Communication, Organizational Skills, Continuous Improvement, Culinary Development, Supplier Management, Market Launch, Ingredient Sourcing, Team Management, Regulatory Compliance

Industry

Food and Beverage Services

Description

Bigger Better Future Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact. Your Mission: The Director, R&D Commercialization will lead and manage R&D projects associated with commercializing new products and product platforms within our organization. This role is critical in driving the company’s innovation pipeline and ensuring the successful market launch of new products. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading and managing commercialization strategies, processes, timelines, and collaboration partnerships with suppliers, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and Marketing. This role will also be accountable for managing commercialization managers as well as executing commercialization projects. How You’ll Make an Impact: Leads and manages the commercialization of new products and product platforms. Ensures compliance with Little Caesars Quality Standards, Manufacturing Programs, regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the commercialization process. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the R&D team. Develops and implements commercialization strategies, processes, and timelines. Collaborates with suppliers, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and Marketing to ensure successful product commercialization. Manages and mentors commercialization managers. Works with suppliers to explore, test, and finalize ingredients requested by the culinary team for new product development. Partners with suppliers to scale ingredients, develop specifications, identify key product attributes, validate ingredient yields, document and validate final recipes, and manage final recipes for food costing and financial analysis. Stays abreast of food science and technical innovations. Sources high-quality ingredients and foster relationships with suppliers and vendors. Represents the R&D Department in executive meetings and contributes to strategic planning. Participates in culinary, marketing, and promotional activities to enhance the brand's culinary reputation. Who You Are: A bachelor’s degree in food technology, food chemistry, food microbiology, product development, food science, or culinary science is required. Candidates must possess 7–10 years of experience in research and development as well as team management. Experience in quality assurance is highly valued, and a background in R&D and commercialization or scale-up within the quick service restaurant (QSR) sector is preferred. Applicants should demonstrate a proven track record in the successful commercialization of ingredients. Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage people and projects. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities. Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Passion for food, the science behind it, and innovation. Possesses high standards of food quality and detail. Self-starter with strong project management and documentation skills Ability to travel 30-40% by car or plane domestic and internationally. Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience with international product launches and knowledge of global market dynamics. Expertise in project management software and tools. Background in managing multiple projects at once. Ability to motivate teams and achieve set objectives. Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. #LI-BA1 #LI-HYBRID All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc. Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual’s race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested. This company participates in E-Verify. Click on any of the links below to view or print the full poster. E-Verify and Right to Work. PRIVACY POLICY At Little Caesars® Pizza and Blue Line Foodservice Distribution ®, you’re part of a dynamic team in the pizza business. Known for innovation and home of the exclusive Pizza Portal® pickup, Little Caesars is an international brand with a household name – a global company with family-owned restaurants in your neighborhood. Blue Line® sources and delivers ingredients to neighborhoods throughout the U.S. so we can make our famous Hot-N-Ready® pizzas, Crazy Bread®, Caesar Wings®, and more, fulfilling our customer promise. Little Caesars Fundraising proudly helps raise millions of dollars for thousands of schools, churches, sports teams, and other nonprofit organizations. Backed by the global pizza brand, customers of Little Caesars Fundraising enjoy products they can make at home or pick up in stores. Our colleagues are the heart and soul of the business – whether you work in the stores, one of our warehouses, the corporate office, or your home office, Little Caesars, Blue Line and Little Caesars Fundraising colleagues work together to make a big impact in communities around the world. Let’s connect! Share your contact info and upload your resume so we can match you with the perfect role at Little Caesars or Blue Line. Full time colleagues qualify for a variety of benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays and paid time off, legal and counseling services, flexible spending accounts, disability and adoption benefits, and more. Colleagues also enjoy the perks of being associated with professional sports teams and have access to events at Little Caesars Arena and Comerica Park in our hometown of Detroit, Michigan.

Responsibilities

The Director, R&D Commercialization will lead and manage R&D projects for new product commercialization. This role is essential for driving the innovation pipeline and ensuring successful market launches.