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Glanbia

Senior R&D Manager

Glanbia

. Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for the ongoing development of value-added products .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeTwin Falls • Idaho • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in dairy and cheese product development, including analytical and process methods, pilot plant operations, and collaboration with academic and industry partners. Strong leadership in managing research teams and projects while ensuring compliance with food safety and labeling regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Ph.D. Or Masters Degree In Food ScienceDairy & Cheese Product Development ExperiencePilot Plant Operations ManagementStatistical Experimental Design KnowledgeAnalytical Experience In Cheese And Dairy Chemistry

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Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills
Product DevelopmentProcess Technology DevelopmentAnalytical Method DevelopmentTest Development KnowledgeFood Safety ManagementProject ManagementCustomer Plant Trials DesignStatistical AnalysisScientific WritingPresentation Skills
Soft Skills
CollaborationCommunicationLeadershipInterpersonal SkillsTraining And Mentoring
Tools & Technologies
GPS ProcessesFood Processing TechnologiesLaboratory Testing EquipmentData Analysis SoftwareQuality Assurance Systems
Industry Keywords
Dairy ScienceFood Processing IndustryCheese Production RegulationsValue-Added Product DevelopmentFood Safety Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Coordinate with Sales and Marketing for the ongoing development of value-added products
  • Manage longer-term research projects delivering new products and processing technologies
  • Manage daily operations of the Cheese Innovation Center (CIC)
  • Manage Cheese Research and Development Scientists and CIC staff
  • Work with Marketing and Sales to help customers identify new markets through value-added product development
  • Oversee collaboration with customers, universities, and the food processing industry on new cheese products and processes
  • Develop new analytical and process methods to characterize products and provide new manufacturing capability
  • Develop and apply theories to Glanbia products and processes to create innovative products and processes
  • Manage CIC scheduling and activity prioritization
  • Manage the food safety plan and programs for the pilot plant
  • Oversee safety programs and training with EH&S
  • Liaise with academics and provide updates on strategic technology issues
  • Perform Glanbia's PDP process and provide periodic performance feedback, including disciplinary occurrences
  • Prepare reports on laboratory tests and product development trials, including next steps and business impact
  • Collect, compile, synthesize, and apply information from literature, experts, files, and publications
  • Lead customer projects, design customer plant trials, and deliver commercially viable solutions
  • Provide technical information to Quality Assurance and Sales regarding cheese nutrition and labeling guidelines
  • Utilize GPS processes, drive zero losses, and uphold Glanbia non-negotiables

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Ph.D. or Masters degree in food science, dairy science or related field, with 5 years of dairy & cheese product development or R&D experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience with pilot plant operations and management
  • Familiarity with key vendors who provide functional ingredients used within the food processing industry
  • Knowledge of statistical experimental design
  • Demonstrated analytical experience and knowledge in cheese and dairy chemistry
  • Demonstrated expert test development knowledge
  • Developed presentation and scientific writing skills
  • Ability to interact with Universities to keep abreast of advancing technologies related to cheese production
  • Familiarity with regulations for the composition and labeling of cheese products

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform
  • Staff discounts
  • Generous family leave policy
  • Health & dental plan
  • Competitive salary
  • Career development on a global stage