R&D Manager – Aurora, CO

　　Kelly® is seeking innovative and highly motivated R&D Manager for a Direct Hire role with a Food Manufacturing company in Aurora, CO. If you’re passionate about bringing the latest scientific discoveries to life and are ready to take the next step in your career, trust The Experts at Hiring Experts.

　　Pay Rate: $75,000 - $90,000/year

　　Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

　　Direct Hire

　　Overview

　　Research, formulation and development of new products within time, cost and processing requirements

　　Provide for the design and development of ingredient and product specifications (making recommendations around packaging)

　　Develop test / trial / FPR plans and support the on floor test, trial and production runs.

　　Construct proof of concept samples for new desserts in demonstration of product proposals or replicate the designs of others for use as sales samples

　　Manage ingredient functionality and recipe formulation within processing parameters

　　Prepare and present samples and specifications for customer presentation and sign off.

　　Improve product quality through on-going review of formulation and process parameters.

　　Develop analytic methods and control techniques for ingredient, raw material and finished goods.

　　Ensure that the plant process recipes and specifications produce optimum product quality and efficiency including the initiation and direction of troubleshooting activities when the need arises

　　Investigate, report and make recommendations on technical issues which may impact the business.

　　Provide technical support to external and internal customers (Procurement, Customers, Sales, Commercialization, QA and Ops)

　　Source and investigate new ingredients / technologies that may have potential application in existing or future products.

　　Ensure Quality Management requirements are met.

　　Contributes to driving the internal innovation process from a culinary perspective identifying trends and new product development opportunities to support customer needs.

　　Supports review of food specifications ensuring data is current, accurate and compliant including allergen identification.

　　Supports evaluation of ingredients used in the development and production of finished goods and ensures compliance with specifications and standards that have been established during the test and trial periods of new products.

　　Works directly with sales and customers to development innovative products, drive current sales, and fill future pipeline with business.

　　Qualifications:

　　Experience with leading new bakery products through concept, prototyping, trialing and commercialization within an automated high speed bakery environment (frozen bakery experience preferred but not essential).

　　Degree in Food Science / Food Engineering with a strong functional Baking Science background Minimum 5 years bakery/food development / manufacturing experience in large facilities

　　Working knowledge of Canadian and US food standards and regulations.

　　Strong bench work skills with the ability to execute solutions rapidly (DOE). and raw material knowledge.

　　Experience in baking, pastry arts, R+D and Food / Baking Science

　　Chocolate experience an asset.

　　Benefits: Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan. Company sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes company match. We offer paid vacation, holidays, and provide wellness/sick, bereavement leave, and other income replacement plans for eligible employees.

　　What happens next:

　　Once you apply, you’ll proceed to next steps if your skills and experience look like a good fit. But don’t worry – even if this position doesn’t work out, you’re still in our network. That means our team of expert Science & Clinical recruiters will have access to your profile, making your opportunities limitless.

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　　Work changes everything. And at Kelly, we’re obsessed with where it can take you. To us, it’s about more than simply accepting your next job opportunity. It’s the fuel that powers every next step of your life. It’s the ripple effect that changes and improves everything for your family, your community, and the world. Which is why, here at Kelly, we are dedicated to providing you with limitless opportunities to enrich your life—just ask the 300,000 people we employ each year.

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　　Kelly Services is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We welcome, value, and embrace diversity at all levels and are committed to building a team that is inclusive of a variety of backgrounds, communities, perspectives, and abilities. At Kelly, we believe that the more inclusive we are, the better services we can provide. Requests for accommodation related to our application process can be directed to Kelly’s Human Resource Knowledge Center. Kelly complies with the requirements of California’s state and local Fair Chance laws. A conviction does not automatically bar individuals from employment.