Director of R&D – Dairy
Indianapolis, IN, United States
Kinsa is recruiting for a: Director Of R&D, Dairy
Location: Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)
Our client has been manufacturing natural dairy flavors for over 80 years. Starting with a natural butter flavor produced from cultured milk, today they manufacture a wide range of flavors and ingredients. Headquartered in the heartland of America, they are looking to add a Director of R&D at their plant in Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will help shape the future of dairy flavors. You will lead the R&D team in the development of groundbreaking products, exploring new technologies to meet and exceed market demands.
3+ years of leadership experience in R&D within the food industry, with expertise in dairy flavors or ingredients. Relevant Bachelors degree, Masters or PhD highly preferred. Note that this job is 100% onsite, no exceptions.
Compensation/Benefits:
$150-220k Salary range, plus bonus (TBD)
Health, Vision & Dental insurance
Life insurance
Paid holidays & PTO
401(k)
Flexible schedule
Relocation assistance
Professional development assistance
Key Responsibilities and Goals:
Leadership and strategy development.
Innovation and product development.
Collaboration and cross-functional teamwork.
Technical expertise and problem solving.
Process optimization and efficiency.
Competencies Needed for Success:
Bachelors in Food Science, Dairy Technology, or a related field. Master’s or PhD highly preferred.
Knowledge of Dairy Flavors, Concentrates and associated Technologies.
3+ years of leadership experience in R&D within the food industry.
Proven leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team.
Strong track record of innovation and successful product development from conception to market launch.
Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with experience working in cross-functional teams and managing external partnerships.
Knowledge of industry regulations and certifications related to food and dairy products.
Referrals are our best source for the top talent our clients need so if you know of anyone with these skills in the food and beverage industry, please pass me their name and email/phone number, or share this job posting with them. Kinsa pays referral bonuses if someone you refer gets hired by our client!
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