Bellisio Foods ยท 19 hours ago
Research And Development Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expBellisio Foods is seeking a Research and Development Manager to lead the planning, execution, and completion of new product development and existing product optimization projects. This role requires a blend of scientific expertise and project management skills to ensure products meet market demands and regulatory requirements while fostering innovation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Food Processing
Hiring Manager
Amy Cooper
Responsibilities
Drive the development of new and innovative food products and improve existing formulations to meet consumer needs and market trends
Oversee the R&D projects supported by the Columbus R&D team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and align with company objectives
Manage and mentor a team of food technologists and technicians, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment
Provide technical leadership and support, including formulation, shelf-life stability testing, and sensory evaluation, for the projects supported by the R&D team. Strong knowledge of scientific process and application of experimental design in lab experiments and plant trials, including statistical analysis of results
Ensure trials have strong technical plans and are designed to ensure a seamless transition from lab to manufacturing. Partner with the Engineering, Quality and Operations teams to enable efficient start-up
Work with quality and regulatory teams to ensure all products and processes comply with industry regulations and food safety standards (e.g., FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SQF)
Partner with Marketing to translate consumer insights into project briefs, with Operations to ensure manufacturing feasibility, and with Procurement to source new ingredients and manage costs
Maintain comprehensive documentation for product specifications, formulations, processing protocols, and project progress reports. Responsible for accurate documentation and protocol management for lab and pilot plant space in Columbus
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, Culinary Science, or a related scientific field
Minimum of 5-10 years of R&D experience in the food manufacturing industry
Proven experience managing R&D projects and leading cross-functional teams, experience with people management preferred
Experience with commercializing products from concept to launch
Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, food chemistry, processing techniques, and food safety systems
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking abilities
Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment
Champions a 'What If' attitude, searches and provides new ideas and solutions
Values collaboration and the power of team
Company
Bellisio Foods
Bellisio Foods operates as a fastest growing frozen food companies.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2016-11-17Acquired
Leadership Team
Kim Batson
Senior Sales Manager - Partner
Recent News
2025-03-10
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