Head of Product Improvement; Cloud Kitchen

Head of Product Improvement (Cloud Kitchen)

You will be responsible to oversee the whole Research & Development division in the company. This position will report directly to the CEO.

• Lead key projects with R&D to support business goals
• Develop research programs incorporating current developments to improve existing products
• Understand customer expectations on to be manufactured products
• Determine and execute improved technologies used by suppliers, competitors, and customers
• Support company (HRD) to hire and develop R&D personnel
• Establish project goals and priorities by collaborating with Marketing & Operations
• Transfer new technologies, products, and manufacturing processes, and equipment
• Research, design, and evaluate materials, assembles, processes, and equipment
• Suggest training tools to enhance employee performance and skill development
• Monitor team metrics and objectives ensuring meeting of goals
• Document all phases of research and development
• Establish and maintain testing procedures for assessing raw materials, in process and finished products
• Oversee complex research projects, analyze results and provide recommendations based on findings
• Assess the scope of research projects and ensure they are on time and within the budget
• Be present at industry conferences and exhibitions on research topics of interest

• Bachelors degree in Food Technology, chemistry, biology or related field
• Experience as same position min 6-8 years
• Proven ability to work in laboratory
• Knowledge and understanding of data science
• Ability to use internal and external sources to make technical scientific advances
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to travel overnight, and to work night and weekend shifts for special projects