Director Product Development Kettle

As a premier global food provider the OSI Group partners with the worlds leading foodservice and retail food brands to provide concept-to-table solutions that delight consumers around the globe.

Join us and discover a work experience where diverse ideas are met with enthusiasm and where you can learn and grow to your full potential. Were looking for individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and who enjoy working as a team to deliver unparalleled service and solutions to our customers.

This role is responsible for directing the activity of the corporate Product Development department in support of organization objectives. This position will work closely with cross functional partners to identify and prioritize projects that include planning developing and executing projects. This position will assist in developing and building leadership talent and capability within R&D.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the product development team in a dynamic a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Leverage technical knowledge of product development and commercialization process with a strong drive for results and flawless execution.

• Align with leadership business objectives and collaborate with cross function teams to execute product development plans and deliver results

• Evaluate prioritize and schedule projects; assign to Project Managers based on complexity priority and project loads.

• Establish project objectives and work with Project Managers to identify obstacles risk solutions and to establish timelines.

• Monitor project process and provide support and guidance for formulation testing and scaling up in production.

• Support sales team to create new business opportunities. Responsible for making initial customer contact during project start-up.

• Guide the highest level of R&D discipline. Create and apply well defined test plans for potential new technology and equipment evaluate results document and make recommendations. Apply the same R&D discipline to trouble shoot and root cause analysis to address product performance issues.

• Strive to develop the least product cost.Identify and execute cost saving opportunities.

• Source outline tests and recommend ingredients for flavor and functionality.

• Acts as internal and external consultant for product development expertise.

• Facilitate creativity to product and process development as well as protecting intellectual property.

• Establish and maintain vendor relationships.

• May serve as Project Manager for more complex or critical projects.

• This role has the responsibility to understand and place in practice appropriate safety procedures.This responsibility is achieved through education training use of protective equipment (as applicable) and by following safety policies regulations standards and laws.

• Identify the technical gap in the R&D and assist in developing the solutions.

• Develop department talent by coaching team members developing individual development plan and providing timely performance feedback

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience & Skills

• 10 years of experience in related field is preferred.

• Deep knowledge of product life cycle and commercialization process.

• Proven track record in developing and launching new products.

• Excellent proficiency in all Microsoft Office Suite Products.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve goals and deliver results.

• Knowledge of production equipment and applicable uses. As well as ingredient functionality and usage.

• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability with a keen attention to detail.

• Thorough knowledge of USDA and FDA requirements and impact on product development and production.

• Excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritize and to manage multiple ongoing project obligations simultaneously.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with the cross-function teams and senior leadership teams effectively.

Education

• MA/MS/MBA or equivalent is preferred.

• Meat Science Dairy Science Animal Science or Food Science.

Compensation & Benefits

The salary range posted represents the low and high end of OSIs salary range for this position. The salary range for this role is $158208.00to$237312.00USD with a midpoint of $197760. Offers are typically made between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on skills experience and internal equity. In rare cases highly qualified candidates may receive an offer above the midpoint; however offers at the maximum of the range are not customary. Salaries will vary based on various factors including but not limited to location education skills experience and performance. Base salary is one component of OSIs overall total rewards package. Other components may include bonuses special pay programs comprehensive time off 401k with match and a full suite of benefit offerings for you and your family.

Work Environment

• Work is generally performed within a business professional office environment with standard office equipment available.

• Work conditions are typical of a food manufacturing facility.

• This role requires 30% domestic travel.

• Position may require the physical agility of lifting up to 50 pounds

• Position may require frequent and/or infrequent bending squatting pushing pulling stretching/reaching use hands or fingers talk hear feel objects tools controls and standing/walking on concrete flooring.

• Position may require the physical ability to stand/walk for Greater than 4 hours.

• Will be exposed to the touch feel and taste of beef poultry turkey dairy fish and the standard allergens (milk egg shellfish tree nuts peanuts sesame wheat and soy) .