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Senior R&D Manager
Job in
Conyers, Rockdale County, Georgia, 30207, USA
Listed on 2026-09-25
Listing for:
GSF
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-25
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODSGolden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the food service industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
The Senior R&D Manager leads product development strategy and execution to drive innovation, customer growth, operational excellence, and competitive advantage across Golden State Foods. Responsible for translating business and customer objectives into a robust innovation pipeline while leading successful commercialization, talent development, and cross-functional collaboration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Develop and execute product innovation strategies aligned with business growth and customer objectives.
- Identify emerging consumer trends, ingredient technologies, and competitive opportunities.
- Drive innovation pipelines including new products, reformulations, line extensions, and cost optimization initiatives.
- Partner with Commercial, Procurement, Operations, and Quality teams to prioritize strategic opportunities.
- Lead, coach, and develop Product Development team members and succession plans.
- Build organizational capability through technical standards and best practices.
- Serve as the primary technical leader for strategic customer initiatives and presentations.
- Lead cross-functional teams from concept through commercialization.
- Oversee scale-up and commercialization activities to ensure successful implementation.
- Drive continuous improvement in speed-to-market, development processes, and manufacturing consistency.
- Provide technical leadership in food chemistry, ingredient functionality, processing, sensory science, and food safety.
- Evaluate new ingredients, suppliers, and technologies to improve quality and competitiveness.
- Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements and industry developments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Travel required
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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