Job Description

Job Details Job Location : WL - WHEELING, IL Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Manager, Research & Development (Food) Richelieu Foods, Inc., a leading supplier of high-quality food products to the private label and food service industries, is seeking an experienced Manager, Research & Development (Food) for the development and commercialization of new / improved products as well as ensuring current product quality, managing sampling, and engaging directly with customers and suppliers. This position supports product ideation, product development, and product performance research to ensure products are on trend and help grow the business.The position reports to the Director, New Product Development R&D. Responsibilities: Aid in the development of new products, by applying scientific principles to pizza and meal engineering. Lead all NPD work and formula changes for select customers. Conduct shelf-life, sensory and panel tasting, product performance, and quality attribute testing of meals as part of the development process. Conduct bakery experiments as needed with internal and external products. Reformulate existing products for cost, nutrition and quality optimization utilizing sensory data Partner with Procurement on cost reduction efforts Create and update internal specification sheets for finished goods. Develop and maintain accurate records of laboratory work, including formula, ingredients used, and cooking/processing procedures. Aid in the development of processing and technical requirements needed for scale up. Lead process in trial and first production run product evaluations and approvals. Execute R&D and food quality/safety assigned projects. Translate research findings into meaningful business opportunities and communicate to cross-functional teams. Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor of Food Science Degree, Certified Research Chef or equivalent 10+ years’ experience in technical function. Experience in frozen and refrigerated foods preferred. Must have experience in using Genesis R&D Food Development & Label Software to generate nutritional information for labeling. A deep understanding of Federal, State, Local laws and regulations of finished good products and FDA label requirements. Solid understanding of and passion for food, chemistry, analytical testing, formulations, and processing in food manufacturing. Keen knowledge in the use of functional ingredients and in food formulation, preferably in the clean/all-natural product space.

OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1862, Richelieu Foods, Inc. is a private brand and contract packing food company with a rich history. Widely known in the food and supermarket industry for its superior array of private brand products, Richelieu’s principal business segment is retail frozen and deli pizza. Richelieu Foods provides the highest quality products and services with competitive pricing for our Retail, Corporate Brands, and Contract Packing customers. Richelieu Foods is headquartered in Wheeling, Illinois, and operates two manufacturing facilities located in Wheeling, IL and Beaver Dam, WI. Universal Pay Verbiage: The following information is provided in accordance with certain state and local laws. Compensation depends on experience, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law. The expected compensation for this role is between $90,000 and $120,000. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan bonus. Benefits for this role include medical, dental, and vision insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, 401K with company match, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance. Richelieu Foods, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Qualifications #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobleads-US

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