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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development for dough-based products, with a strong focus on innovation strategy, technical leadership in food science, and cross-functional collaboration. Proven ability to manage R&D portfolios while ensuring alignment with consumer preferences and operational feasibility.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Dough Systems ExpertiseProduct Development LeadershipConsumer-Led Innovation MethodologiesCross-Functional Team LeadershipFood Manufacturing Experience
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Hard Skills
Food ScienceBakery ScienceFood EngineeringDough RheologyFermentationBaking SystemsTexture OptimizationShelf-Life PerformanceCommercializationR&D Roadmaps
Soft Skills
CreativityCollaborationAccountabilityCoachingContinuous Learning
Industry Keywords
Frozen FoodsBakeryPizzaDough-Based ProductsSnacksConsumer InsightsQuality AssuranceRegulatory AffairsSupply ChainStrategic Business Units
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop and execute the innovation strategy for pizza and dough-based snack platforms
- Identify emerging consumer trends, technologies, ingredients, and product opportunities
- Monitor competitive activity and assess implications for the business
- Guide projects from concept creation through commercialization and post-launch optimization
- Lead and develop product developers, food scientists, and chefs
- Foster creativity, collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
- Coach and develop future technical and people leaders
- Provide technical leadership in dough systems, pizza technologies, frozen foods, ingredient functionality, and manufacturing processes
- Advance technical understanding of dough rheology, fermentation, baking systems, texture optimization, and shelf-life performance
- Establish technical standards and best practices across the organization
- Partner with Marketing, Consumer Insights, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Packaging, Regulatory Affairs, and Strategic Business Units
- Present recommendations and innovation strategies to senior leadership
- Build internal and external networks with suppliers, research institutions, and industry experts
- Translate business objectives into prioritized R&D roadmaps
- Ensure projects meet targets for consumer preference, food safety, cost, quality, operational feasibility, and speed to market
- Manage budgets, resources, and talent allocation across the portfolio
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Engineering, or related technical discipline
- 12+ years of progressive food industry R&D experience, including development experience of dough-based products
- 5+ years of people leadership experience
- Proven track record leading product development programs from concept through commercialization
- Experience with frozen foods, bakery, pizza, dough-based products, snacks, or adjacent categories
- Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional teams in a complex matrix environment
- Deep expertise in dough systems, fermentation, baking science, and texture optimization
- Experience with large-scale food manufacturing and commercialization
- Strong understanding of consumer-led innovation methodologies
- Experience managing broad portfolios and multiple simultaneous development programs
- This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Bonus eligibility
- Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP) participation may be available for Director-level positions and above
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 401(k) with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Competitive total rewards package
- Inclusive workplace
- Recruitment accommodations for applicants with disabilities