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R&D Manager

  2026-03-12     Michael Page Recruitment Company     Baton Rouge,LA  
Description:

New Product Development - Lead end-to-end new product development projects from concept through commercialization. - Turn consumer insights, culinary trends, and regional flavors into scalable, shelf-stable, profitable products. - Manage formulation, benchtop testing, pilot trials, and production scale-up in partnership with operations and quality teams. - Oversee test blends, test runs, and production runs to ensure timelines and quality standards are met. - Own all new product documentation, including specifications, recipes, nutrition, labeling, packaging, shelf life, and cooking instructions. - Develop and apply sensory testing methods to guide product decisions and ensure consistent quality. - Partner with brand leadership to continuously improve the new product development process, including HACCP integration. Legacy Product Improvement/ Maintenance o Drive continuous improvement of existing products for taste, texture, cost, and sustainability.o Mentor and develop junior team me...Manager, Product Development, Production, Management, Staffing, Lead


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