Director of Research & Development

Rogers, AR, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
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This position oversees research and development activities related to food ingredients, formulations, and product innovations. It involves leading new product development, process optimization, and quality assurance initiatives to enhance product quality, innovation, and efficiency. The role requires a strong foundation in food science, leadership capabilities, and cross-functional collaboration to support the company’s growth and quality standards.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on new ingredients and food products, including sauces, marinades, glazes, batters, and breadings.
  • Develop and refine product formulations to improve quality, flavor, texture, nutritional value, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Perform physical, chemical, and sensory analyses on ingredients and finished products.
  • Create product, process, and packaging specifications aligned with quality and safety standards.
  • Study and implement methods to enhance food qualities such as flavor, color, and microbiological safety.
  • Test new product concepts in laboratory settings and develop processing methods in pilot plant environments.
  • Oversee product scale-up, pilot production, and new product commissioning.
  • Set operational process conditions and FSQA (Food Safety & Quality Assurance) parameters for manufacturing.
  • Analyze operational data to refine product and process specifications.
  • Lead raw material qualification processes, including research and approval of new packaging materials and raw ingredients.
  • Manage the R&D laboratory and team to support prototype development and inter-departmental projects.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in food product development, formulation, and process optimization.
  • Strong knowledge of food processing, packaging, and quality assurance principles.
  • Leadership experience managing research and development teams or laboratory staff.
  • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
  • Ability to interpret laboratory and operational data to inform decision-making.
  • Familiarity with scale-up processes from lab to production.
  • Professionalism, strong business acumen, and the ability to work under pressure.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Publishing Pay Range: $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 annually
This position is based in office and requires employee to work on-site.

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  • Dice Id: 10112156
  • Position Id: 113351
  • Posted 3 hours ago

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About GDH

GDH is a technology workforce solutions provider committed to always giving and delivering more. Better talent. More client and consultant support. Greater service. World-class outcomes. Providing technology staffing, project solutions, and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO), we will be able to deepen our understanding of your business challenges, stay up to date with industry trends, and enhance our ability to create custom solutions to help achieve your business outcomes. We have established ourselves as a trusted partner to countless businesses operating in the communications sector. Our primary goal is to source and recruit the most talented professionals, assemble teams of skilled specialists, create innovative recruitment and professional services strategies that drive growth and foster innovation.

GDH Benefits

GDH offers a range of employee benefits that are designed to promote well-being and help maintain a healthy work-life balance. These comprehensive benefits cover various aspects of an employee's life and aim to enhance their overall experience with the company. Our health benefits include three medical insurance options with access to KISx Card, Zero Card, and HealthJoy concierge services. Other plan offerings include dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance, and pet insurance plans. Enjoy additional perks like holiday pay, 401(k) plan, direct deposit, an employee referral program, work-life balance benefits, a Wellbeats membership, a discounted gym membership program, and more!  For more detailed information on benefits, please go to GDH’s website under the tab for candidates.

GDH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran's status or any other category protected by law. In addition to federal law requirements, GDH Consulting, Inc. complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities and/or employees. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, benefits and training. Applicants with disabilities that require an accommodation or assistance in applying and/or for interviewing, please contact our HR Department.

Please visit GDH's website for notice of collection for California applicants.

 

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