C.H. Guenther · 6 hours ago
Sr. R&D Manager - Tortilla
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$101K/yr - $189K/yr
10+ years expC.H. Guenther is a company focused on food manufacturing, and they are seeking a Senior Manager of R&D Tortilla to lead and oversee the Tortilla Team. The role involves project management, collaboration with various teams, and providing technical support to ensure successful product development and commercialization.
Food Production
Responsibilities
Manage team of scientists providing recommendations and critical decisions as well as influencing cross functional stakeholders on project attributes, feasibility and plans
Lead the investigation, planning, and execution of new product and process development projects from concept through commercialization
Provide leadership and technical expertise on multiple complex projects, contributing creative solutions to support innovation and growth
Evaluate incoming projects and assign responsibilities based on team member skills, workload, and timelines; coordinate with other team leaders to balance resources effectively
Monitor and track the progress of all team projects, ensuring accurate documentation within company systems and acting as a key information link among R&D, Sales, and Marketing
Maintain regular communication with team members—individually and collectively—to review project status, provide feedback, address challenges, and plan next steps
Develop and implement robust professional development plans for R&D team members, creating opportunities for growth and skill advancement in alignment with our High-Performance Team culture
Foster strong cross-functional relationships with Sales, Marketing/Category, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Purchasing to ensure successful project execution
Participate in customer and category planning sessions to identify opportunities for growth, assess project feasibility, and oversee the planning and execution of resulting initiatives
Assist in development of formulations, processing parameters, and specifications to ensure successful production
Provide technical leadership in optimization of existing products from bench to commercialization
Conduct performance reviews for team members in alignment with PMD guidelines
Performs all other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Baking Science, or other technical field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in Food Manufacturing R&D and/or Technical Services
Proven people-management experience leading technical R&D teams, including coaching, workload and resource planning, performance management, and developing high-performance talent
Demonstrated success in project management related to the development and commercialization of new products required
Experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, assemblers, and co-manufacturers to develop and commercialize new products
Proficient use of a computer, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote), and other related applications or software
Strong understanding of scientific principles and methods relevant to food product research and development
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to assist scientists and Operations in diagnosing issues and implementing effective solutions
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively coordinate complex projects across diverse stakeholders
Strong presentation skills and experience representing R&D to customers, trade groups, or industry forums
General knowledge of GMPs and AIB standards
Ability to work effectively with diverse groups of associates ranging from entry level to executive level positions
Ability to manage multiple tasks, often with competing deadlines
Ability to analyze complex technical problems and devise creative and effective solutions
Ability to effectively train and transfer knowledge to plant Operations and QA personnel
Ability to work independently or in a team environment
Must be able to set priorities, delegate responsibilities, and meet timelines
Ability to work with customers and suppliers to manage and meet expectations and demands of new product development process
Preferred
Advanced degree in a technical field is a plus
Significant exposure to commercial Tortilla products strongly preferred
Broad knowledge of food ingredients, with particular expertise in grain-based foods preferred
Familiarity with food manufacturing facilities, preferably with significant experience in Tortilla processes
Benefits
Health and disability insurance
Retirement savings options
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance programs
Educational assistance
Parental leave
Paid time off
Company-paid holidays
Company
C.H. Guenther
San Antonio-headquartered C.H.
1001-5000 employees
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President – Chief Executive Officer – Board Member
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