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R&D Director
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A Director of Research and Development is responsible for overseeing their organization's research and development department(s). Responsible for ensuring that the organization meet their objectives for researching and developing new products or technologies and improve existing products.
$230,557 / year median in Texas
+9% projected growth
Job Description
R D Director Lone Star Bakery, INC. - 3.0 China Grove, TX Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Qualifications Analysis skills Senior level Communication skills 10 years Full Job Description 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.