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1440 Foods Manufacturing

Location:
United States, Jeffersonville, Indiana

Category:
Research and Development

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Job Description:

The R&D Manager will lead local end-to-end Product Development activities across 1440 Foods’ nutritional bars and powdered beverage portfolio. The successful candidate will be instrumental in the definition, prioritization, and execution of day-to-day activities enabling the effective execution of Innovation and Brand Maintenance initiatives. The incumbent will work closely with a diverse technical team to influence, plan, and deliver the Local R&D and Commercialization agenda.

Job Responsibility:

Lead local end-to-end Product Development activities across nutritional bars and powdered beverage portfolio
Plan and execute product development activities (innovation, cost-reduction, business continuity, efficiencies)
Lead R&D team through entire product development cycle from benchtop to commercial production
Ensure initiatives meet product development brief (technical requirements, cost, operational feasibility)
Drive data- and scientific-driven product development process
Lead team in addressing technical challenges (ingredient scouting, formulation, process scale-up)
Oversee planning and execution of benchtop, pilot, and full-scale plant production
Establish and execute best R&D practices (lab management, agile development, rapid prototyping)
Manage multiple concurrent projects, prioritize tasks, allocate resources
Act as role model for effective teamwork, build relationships with internal and external partners
Lead and mentor R&D team, build inclusive team culture

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food/Chemical Engineering, or equivalent required
Advanced degree preferred
8+ years of experience in Food/Beverage Consumer Packaged Goods industry
At least 4 years of experience managing teams through the entire product development cycle
Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products preferred
Active knowledge and experience in planning and conducting sensory evaluations
Experience working with nutritional software, technical and quality systems
Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains preferred
Strategic technical mindset
Operates effectively in a matrixed environment
Excellent communication skills
Excellent project management skills
Proven talent development skills
Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability
Effective leadership, teamwork and organizational skills

Nice to have:

Advanced degree
Experience in Dairy and/or Nutritional products
Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, and/or Trace Gains

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 01, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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