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Sr. Manager, R&D (Food Products) (001329) – Lake Success,
NY
Hain Celestial
Group
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Job Number:
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001329
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Job Title:
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Sr.Manager, R&D (Food Products)
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Number of Openings:
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1
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Job Type (Employment Type):
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Direct Hire
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State/Province:
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New York
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City:
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Lake Success
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Salary Interval:
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Annual Salary -
Exempt
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Job Schedule:
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Full Time
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Job Category:
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R&D - Product
Development
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Level of Education:
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Bachelor's Degree
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Position Description
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Basic
Purpose
The Sr. R&D Manager provides strategic support and expert level
guidance in the creation of new and innovative products. The incumbent
works within multiple product divisional categories to assist with diversifying
the Company’s product offering and facilitates growth into new or existing
markets.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Attends weekly cross
functional team meetings with R&D, Marketing personnel and others
to discuss projects and associated timelines, goals and objectives.
- Partners with Manufacturing,
Operations and vendors to coordinate plant trial production processes
and inclusive of scheduling and material (ingredients, packaging etc.)
delivery logistics.
- Attends live plant trials, as
requested.
- Performs appropriate bench
work to produce prototype samples of new products.
- Gathers and reviews all
appropriate documentation for certifying body approval (organic,
kosher), NLEA and other regulatory requirements, and internal
specification development within the Technical database.
- Collaborates with Quality
Assurance to ensure food safety, SQF and HACCP program requirements
are met and to provide product specifications and other related
information to populate the Technical database (PV).
- Monitors ingredients and
packaging components to identify potential cost savings measures and
communicates that to R&D Directors and Operations personnel.
- Learns the various
manufacturing equipment capabilities associated with the processes for
which products may be developed.
- Maintains ongoing research
and knowledge of technical service developments inclusive of potential
opportunities for new products and new developments within the
industry.
- Partners with
co-manufacturers and internal facilities to troubleshoot or optimize
product formulations and production efficiencies.
- Engages academia and trade
associations (etc) to promote innovation
from external resources.
- Assists with other projects
as needed
Minimum Requirements
Minimum eight years’ experience in food, beverage or other product
development role or related capacity
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Position Requirements
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Qualifications
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in food sciences, food process engineering or
appropriate biological sciences
• Experience with facilitating all stages of the product development life
cycle
• Knowledge of product formulations and modification techniques
• Understanding of the manufacturing equipment, their processes and
capabilities
• Knowledge of organic regulations or natural foods
• 15% travel required. Travel may be local, cross country or international
• Excellent organizational skills, ability to prioritize multiple
priorities and strong attention to detail.
• Computer skills including MS Office programs such as Outlook, Word, Excel
PowerPoint.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate (verbal/writing)
effectively.
• Self-motivated and strong analytical / problem solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels of the organization and across other
functional areas.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Preferred knowledge of the Consumer Product Goods Industry.
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Application Instructions
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At The Hain Celestial Group, our commitment to helping
consumers lead A Healthier Way of Life™ is at the heart of everything we
do. With operations in North America, Europe, and India, we participate in
many natural categories with well-known brands. Our mission is to be the
leading marketer, manufacturer, and seller of organic and natural,
better-for-you products. We are committed to growing sustainably while
continuing to implement environmentally sound business practices and
manufacturing processes.
Come join one of Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies to help consumers
lead A Healthier Way of Life™.
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