Compensation: $150,000 – $160,000 Per Year
Full Benefits: Unspecified
Relocation Expenses: Yes
Interview Expenses: Unspecified
Location: San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Direct Hire
Remote: No Remote
Total Openings: 1
Guarantee: 90 day replacement

• MUST HAVE BAKED PRODUCTS EXPERIENCE – BREADS, PIZZA (DOUGH), TORTILLA, BUNS
  would be product experience targets.
  
  Position Summary:
  
  The Senior R & D Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations and strategic direction of the
  Senior Bakery R&D Team. This role ensures the efficient use of resources to deliver timely, high-quality
  results in product development, documentation, and specification management. While primarily focused on
  team and project leadership, the Senior Manager also plays a hands-on role in key initiatives requiring
  technical depth and cross-functional collaboration.
  Acting as the central point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, this position partners closely with
  the Sales, Category, and Operations teams—as well as the Director of R&D—to align objectives and ensure
  seamless project execution. The Senior Manager provides technical leadership through plant trials, process
  evaluations, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, while also collaborating with suppliers to advance
  formulation, processing, and quality capabilities across the bakery portfolio.
  
  Key Responsibilities
  
   Lead and develop a team of scientists, providing guidance, strategic direction, and critical decision-
  making support on project scope, feasibility, and execution.
   Oversee the investigation, planning, and commercialization of new products and processes, driving
  innovation and growth across the bakery category.
   Evaluate incoming project requests and allocate team resources effectively based on capability,
  workload, and business priorities.
   Track and report project progress, ensuring accurate documentation and strong communication across
  R&D, Sales, Marketing, and Operations.
   Conduct regular one-on-one and team meetings to review project milestones, address challenges, and
  plan next steps.
   Champion the professional growth of R&D team members through tailored development plans aligned
  with the company’s High-Performance Team culture.
   Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support efficient project delivery and
  continuous improvement.
   Participate in customer and category planning meetings to identify opportunities, assess feasibility,
  and lead the execution of resulting initiatives.
   Provide technical leadership in the optimization of existing products, scaling formulations from bench
  to commercialization.
   Assist in the development of formulations, processing parameters, and technical specifications to
  ensure successful transition to production.
   Conduct performance reviews, provide coaching, and ensure team alignment with company goals and
  PMD guidelines.
   Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  Minimum Requirements
  
  Education & Experience
   Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Baking Science, or a related technical field required; advanced
  degree preferred.
   Minimum 10 years of R&D and/or Technical Services experience within food manufacturing, with
  strong exposure to commercial bakery products.
   Proven success managing and developing high-performing technical teams, including resource
  planning and performance management.
   Demonstrated experience leading new product and process development through commercialization.
   Experience collaborating with customers, suppliers, co-manufacturers, and cross-functional partners to
  deliver product innovation.
  
  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
   Strong understanding of food science principles, ingredient functionality, and bakery process
  technology.
   Broad knowledge of food ingredients, with specific expertise in grain-based systems preferred.
   Demonstrated problem-solving capability in plant environments, including troubleshooting and root
  cause analysis.
   Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote) and related R&D or
  specification software.
   Familiarity with GMPs, AIB standards, and regulatory compliance in food manufacturing.
   Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting technical content to varied
  audiences including customers and trade groups.
   Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance short- and long-term objectives, and meet tight
  deadlines.
   Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
   Proven ability to train and transfer technical knowledge to Operations, QA, and other plant teams.
   Demonstrated curiosity and enthusiasm for emerging food trends, new technologies, and continuous
  learning.