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R&D Manager

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1440 Foods Manufacturing

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United States , Jeffersonville, Indiana

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Job Description:

The R&D Manager will lead local end-to-end Product Development activities across 1440 Foods’ nutritional bars and powdered beverage portfolio. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the definition, prioritization, and execution of day-to-day activities enabling the effective execution of Innovation and Brand Maintenance initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with a diverse technical team to influence, plan, and deliver the Local R&D and Commercialization agenda.

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead local end-to-end Product Development activities across nutritional bars and powdered beverage portfolio
  • Plan and execute product development activities (innovation, cost-reduction, business continuity, efficiencies)
  • Lead R&D team through entire product development cycle from benchtop to commercial production
  • Ensure initiatives meet product development brief (technical requirements, cost, operational feasibility)
  • Drive data- and scientific-driven product development process
  • Lead team in addressing technical challenges (ingredient scouting, formulation, process scale-up)
  • Oversee planning and execution of benchtop, pilot, and full-scale plant production
  • Establish and execute best R&D practices (lab management, agile development, rapid prototyping)
  • Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, allocate resources
  • Act as role model for effective teamwork, build relationships with internal and external partners
  • Lead and mentor R&D team, build inclusive team culture

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food/Chemical Engineering, or equivalent required
  • Advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of experience in Food/Beverage Consumer Packaged Goods industry
  • At least 4 years of experience managing teams through the entire product development cycle
  • Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products preferred
  • Active knowledge and experience in planning and conducting sensory evaluations
  • Experience working with nutritional software, technical and quality systems
  • Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains preferred
  • Strategic technical mindset
  • Operates effectively in a matrixed environment
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Proven talent development skills
  • Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability
  • Effective leadership, teamwork and organizational skills

Nice to have:

  • Advanced degree
  • Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products
  • Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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