Research & Development Manager (Food Manufacturing) Job at Coneybeare, Riverside, CA

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  • Coneybeare
  • Riverside, CA

Job Description

Now Hiring Research & Development Manager for Food Product Development. $95k - $115k Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits.

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking an R&D Manager to drive new product development (NPD) and process optimization for fresh and shelf-stable food products such as salsas, sauces, soups, and tomato-based formulations. Ideal candidates have expertise in food science, product formulation, and commercialization. Hot-fill-hold experience is a plus but not required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead R&D initiatives from concept to commercialization, ensuring food safety compliance (GLP, GMP, HACCP, FDA, USDA).
  • Develop and optimize formulations for improved quality, texture, shelf stability, and sensory attributes.
  • Manage pilot plant trials and scale-up processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
  • Conduct ingredient research, sensory testing, and shelf-life studies to enhance products.
  • Oversee supplier relationships and ingredient sourcing, ensuring quality and cost efficiency.
  • Protect intellectual property, including patents and proprietary formulations.
  • Analyze market trends and drive innovation in food product development.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Food Science, Food Engineering, Microbiology, or Chemistry.
  • 10+ years in R&D leadership within food manufacturing and process optimization.
  • Proven success in food formulation, product development, and regulatory compliance.
  • Experience with hot-fill, batching, emulsification, and thermal processing technologies.
  • Strong skills in project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration.
  • Existing supplier and partner network to support identification and quantification of manufacturing facilities to commercialize new products according to brand standards
  • A strategic thinker with hands-on problem-solving, leadership, and budgeting experience.

Why Apply?

  • Lead innovation in a dynamic food manufacturing environment.
  • Hands-on role with direct impact on product quality and commercialization.
  • Competitive salary and growth opportunities in food R&D leadership.

Apply today to advance your career in food science and product development!

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