R&D Director

Lone Star Bakery, Inc. is looking for a R&D Director to lead the innovation, R&D team, and technical strategies by defining product road maps and overseeing the entire lifecycle of new technologies.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create long-term technical direction, align R&D goals with business objectives, and evaluate competitor positioning.
• Presents concepts and products for internal and external accounts on an ongoing basis.
• Reviews and analyzes projects and proposals submitted to determine feasibility and appropriate delegation.
• Serves as a resource for general and technical product information to Quality Assurance, Productions, Purchasing, and Sales teams.
• Maximizes productivity of research and development department utilizing core primary objectives: process improvement, new development, and sample fulfillment.
• Solicits information regarding current trends and future product requirements to collectively address new opportunities.
• Fosters and utilizes the exchange of technical expertise with outside suppliers and associations.
• Creates formulas to match existing specifications and/or products.
• Promotes growth, education, and opportunity throughout the department and the company.
• Manages R&D team and assigns daily duties and supervisors in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws including assisting with hiring team members.
• Represents organization with major customers, shareholder, and the public.
• Maintains equipment and laboratory in accordance with professional decorum.
• Communicates regularly with upper management regarding status updates of projects and customer sample development.
• Coordinates with other departments as needed to complete project tasks and ensures all departments have applicable information about projects.

Job Requirements, Education, & Certifications

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in related field(s)
• Baking-related experience and/or training; or combination of 10+ years education and experience.
• A strong desire to be a significant contributor to a fast paced growth strategy.
• Strong written and verbal communicator with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• A strategic thinker with strong problem solving and analytical skills.