R&D Product Developer I

Pay

Pay Rate: upto $33.35/hour

Schedule

Monday to Friday (40 hours a week) 8am-5pm

About the role

Join the Kelly® Professional & Industrial team as an R&D Product Developer I with a company committed to innovation in the food manufacturing industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and coordinate R&D technical projects aligned with regulatory, marketing, and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product development from concept to commercialization.
• Execute and manage pilot plant and factory trials in compliance with GMP and HACCP standards.
• Communicate project progress, risks, and timelines effectively to stakeholders and senior leadership.
• Conduct product development activities including shelf-life testing, quality design, and consumer test preparation.
• Troubleshoot ingredient functionality and optimize formulations during development and trial phases.
• Partner with suppliers and internal teams while co-leading projects to ensure successful delivery of product innovations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science (required).
• 3–5 years of experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in biscuit or snacking categories (preferred).
• Strong understanding of ingredient functionality and commercialization.
• Knowledge of GMP and HACCP practices.
• Strong project management and communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence cross-functional teams.
• Experience with pilot plant trials and ingredient troubleshooting (a strong plus).

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