Sr. Development Chef The Artisan Chef Mfg Co. Lawrence, MA Job Details Full-time $50.00

• $57.

69 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Customer communication Teamwork New product introduction engineering projects Product development project management Food safety management Quality assurance experience within food and beverage industry Developing new product formulations Food processing Food processing plant experience Safety regulations Chemical scale-up projects Cost analysis Technology transfer (scale-up process) Food & beverage production Regulatory/legal compliance standards in production Project budget management Scalability Product strategy Budgeting Productivity software Quality control experience within food and beverage industry Manufacturing company experience Senior leadership

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15% (Objectives to be defined by Manager) Position Summary The Sr. Development Chef leads the development, testing, scale-up, and commercialization of innovative meal solutions and other Artisan Chef Manufacturing Co. capabilities. This role provides senior culinary and technical leadership, translating customer needs and market opportunities into high-quality, scalable, cost-effective food products while partnering cross-functionally to support business growth.

• Key Responsibilities Product Development & Innovation
• Lead the development of new recipes and meal solutions aligned with customer needs, market insights, and company growth priorities
• Own innovation projects from concept through commercialization, including timelines, technical milestones, and risk mitigation
• Plan and lead product trials, validations, plant scale-ups, and commercialization runs in manufacturing environments
• Lead continuous improvement of existing products to enhance quality, consistency, cost, yield, and performance Technical Execution
• Lead advanced product testing, sensory evaluation, analysis, and troubleshooting across development and production stages
• Ensure accurate, complete documentation of formulations, processes, specifications, trial results, and commercialization learnings
• Resolve complex formulation, processing, ingredient, and production challenges using strong technical judgment
• Use analytical tools, data, and structured experimentation to guide product decisions and validate solutions
• Develop products against defined cost targets while supporting customer pricing expectations and margin requirements Quality & Compliance
• Partner proactively with Quality Assurance to ensure products meet food safety, regulatory, labeling, and customer standards
• Lead technical input for ingredient approvals, supplier evaluations, and new item setup with Purchasing and QA
• Maintain and reinforce compliance with food manufacturing regulations, internal standards, and commercialization procedures Collaboration & Cross-Functional Support
• Serve as a senior technical partner to Marketing, Sales, Operations, Procurement, and Quality to deliver customer-focused solutions
• Guide and support R D team members across a broader portfolio of development projects, including bread, stuffed breads, pizza, sauces, and pasta
• Lead customer presentations, product demonstrations, innovation reviews, and plant trials as needed
• Build and advance a pipeline of innovative, manufacturable products that support company growth
• Qualifications & Skills
• 8-12+ years of progressive experience in food product development, culinary innovation, or technical services within food manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of food formulation, processing, scale-up, commercialization, and manufacturing constraints
• Demonstrated experience leading stage-gate or structured product development processes from concept to launch
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, product documentation systems, and development tools used to manage formulas, costs, and specifications
• Strong understanding of food safety, quality systems, regulatory requirements, and customer approval processes
• Core Competencies
• Advanced technical problem-solving, analytical thinking, and sound decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and lead multiple complex projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong communication and influencing skills across all organizational levels, with customers, and with external partners
• High level of ownership, follow-through, organization, and attention to detail
• Ability to lead through ambiguity, align stakeholders, and drive projects to measurable results
• Additional Requirements
• Experience collaborating with external partners, including vendors, suppliers, co-manufacturers, or research institutions, is preferred
• Budget awareness and ability to manage development work within cost, timeline, and resource expectations
• Ability to work occasional weekends as business needs require
• Willingness to travel uup to 25-35%

Pay:

$50.00

• $57.

69 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person