R&D Sandwich Senior Specialist

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R&D Sandwich Senior Specialist

R&D Senior Manager

Full Time, Exempt

R&D

Commerce, CA

The R&D Sandwich Senior Specialist is responsible for developing new sandwich and savory products, overseeing quality control, leading new product training and implementation.

Salary Range: $80,000.00 To $90,000.00 Annually

• Research Sandwich product trends and market releases
• Discover new ingredients and develop innovative sandwich concepts (hot/cold Sandwiches, wrap, subs, etc.)
• Costing and recipe optimization for sandwich products
• Collaborate with the Bread team to develop savory menu items
• Ability to develop products that are scalable and suitable for factory(industrial) production, with consideration for production efficiency, consistency, and quality control
• Develop, refine, and finalize products for production and market launch
• Manage current Products
• Test existing product to improve quality (testing new ingredients / Revising documentation where needed)
• Conduct testing and evaluate suitability when ingredient changes are made to existing sandwich products, ensuring product quality, consistency, and operational feasibility are maintained
• Training New Products
• Implement new products at Production Facility (Factory, Store)
• Use Q&A analysis to train QC for new products (sandwich and savory category)
• Quality Control
• Production Quality control and food safety management (sandwich and savory category)
• Franchise store quality control and operational standard management for sandwich and savory products
• Documentation
• Create production documentation (Factory manual, Store manuals and process documentation) and ensure ongoing updates
• Create Store Production Manual (Breads) / Ensure documentation remains up to date (Breads)
• Basic Nutritional Data analysis (BOMs/ Food Percentage Analysis)

• Education & Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary Arts, Nutrition, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
• 5+ years of experience in food R&D, preferably in sandwich, savory, or bakery categories
• Experience working in a food manufacturing or industrial production environment
• Proven track record of successful product development and commercialization
• Technical Skills
• Strong knowledge of sandwich and savory product development (hot/cold sandwiches, wraps, subs, etc.)
• Experience with recipe formulation, costing, and ingredient functionality
• Understanding of large-scale (factory) production processes, including scalability and efficiency
• Knowledge of food safety standards and quality control systems (e.g., HACCP, GMP)
• Ability to conduct shelf-life testing and product evaluations
• Familiarity with nutritional analysis and BOM (Bill of Materials) management
• Operational & Leadership Skills
• Experience implementing new products in both manufacturing facilities and retail/store environments
• Ability to train cross-functional teams (QC, production, store staff)
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Detail-oriented with strong documentation and reporting skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally (e.g., bread team, production, QA/QC)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to present product concepts, testing results, and training materials clearly
• Other Requirements
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Bilingual (English/Korean or English/Spanish) is a plus
• Ability to travel between production facilities and store locations as needed

• Med/Den/Vis/Life Insurance (100% Company Covered) from Day 1
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability Leave (short term 100% covered)
• 401(k) Company Match
• Life allowance Reimbursements (Monthly)
• Cellphone Reimbursements
• Employee Discounts (40% off CJ products & services)
• Paid Time Off (generous and increases by tier!)
• Paid Creative Leave (up to 4 weeks specified on years of service)
• Paid Holidays (11 days)
• Employee Club Activities (movie, e-sports, book, sports activity club, etc.)