Head of Research & Development (R&D)

Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage Up to 25%
The Director of Research & Development provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, improvement, and commercialization of flour-based products, grain ingredients, blends, and value-added solutions. This position will lead innovation efforts while supporting manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, and customers to ensure products meet functional, regulatory, food safety, and commercial requirements.
The Director oversees product development from concept through commercialization while driving continuous improvement, ingredient optimization, cost reduction, and technical excellence across the organizational strategies. Lead development of new flour products, custom blends, premixes, and specialty grain ingredients.
Improve existing products for functionality, quality, nutrition, shelf life, and cost.
Serve as the company's technical expert in flour milling, grain science, cereal chemistry, and baking applications.
Lead laboratory, pilot plant, and commercial production trials.
Develop technical specifications and testing protocols.
Support manufacturing and customer technical troubleshooting.
Partner with Operations to improve milling yields, consistency, and efficiency.
Work directly with customers on product development projects.
Assist with customer presentations and technical documentation.

Bachelors degree in microbiology, Biotechnology, food science, biology, or a related field, plus 23 years of relevant experience.
Relevant industry experience R&D, and commercialization of food or dairy products and ingredients.
Travel requirement is up to 25%.
The candidate should demonstrate expertise in research design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of scientific findings, paired with strategic thinking and business acumen. Medical Insurance (first day of the month after starting date)

• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
• Relocation Available

Utah Flour Milling dba Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. #PI5b1b3d7ef162-26289-41088460