Sr. Manager, R&D - US Brands

Join to apply for the Sr. Manager, R&D - US Brands role at Ferrara3 days ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Sr. Manager, R&D - US Brands role at FerraraWork Location: ChicagoWork Location: ChicagoDue to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.Want to make an impact?The Sr. R&D Product Development Manager will have the opportunity to lead delivery of the growth strategy for Ferrara through developing and executing new product innovation. This role is a strategic partner that plays a leading role in creation of the business strategy and leading a team of food scientists to deliver renovation and innovation.Ferrara is on a tremendous growth trajectory and this is a critical time of transformation. This role offers the opportunity to drive development of innovation projects for a portfolio of powerhouse brands. This includes leading innovation strategy to develop the innovation pipeline, driving a culture of collaboration in the cross-functional innovation team and ensuring executional excellence in delivery of high profile projectsWays you will make a differenceThe Sr. R&D Product Development Manager leads a team of Food Scientists, and works closely with Marketing, Business, R&D team members, Manufacturing, Packaging Engineering, Quality teams to develop and deliver new products.Prioritize resources to meet project demands across all streams of work allocation and budget for staff.Identifies and explores new areas of technical opportunitiesDevelop, coach, and lead direct reports to enable delivery of projectsContinuous improvement/optimization of current products according to business needs, supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives.Continuous development of R&D processes and cross functional adherenceCollaborates with Innovation Pipeline Manager, Process Engineering, and Consumer Insights to develop robust innovation pipelineManage projects related to technological rationalizationsGuides technical document control to drive flawless execution of scale up to manufacturingAct as local coaching and training resource for product/processSkills that will make you successfulAbility to translate concepts into products and processes that satisfy consumer and market needs.Demonstrated ability to combine technical knowledge with management skills.Experience leading diverse technical teams and/or direct reports.Working knowledge of the food industry with a broad understanding across manufacturing & technicalCross functional/cross market experience highly preferredKnowledge of introducing new products utilizing stage gate process and/or agile processesStrong knowledge of ingredient and product design and food manufacturing processes. Confectionery experience preferred.Strong communication skills and business acumenExperiences that will support your successMinimum of 10 years of Consumer Packaged Goods food technology experience, including 4 years of people management.BS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or related field. MS degree preferredWhat We OfferAt Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. 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Created: 2025-09-17