* Lead R&D projects tied to dry portfolio product lines across all manufacturing partners* Drive forward sensory & cost optimization projects and work cross functionally to trial & implement changes at scale* Work with Quality team to implement and iterate on product standards* Coordinate benchtop prototyping for new and existing products; implement R&D plans and validate performance at scale* Partner with Sensory team on sensory optimization projects, help guide methodology based on project goals and leverage results to make data-driven decisions* Lead raw material performance optimization and work with Procurement to make informed supply chain decisions based on sensory research inputs and cost* Support marketing team with packaging, including proofing changes and providing approvals

* Develop and commercialize a new product line with co-manufacturers* Concept/bench testing for product optimization and new product category* Product maintenance to improve shelf-life and develop a multiple SKU line extension * Use of Genesis Software for nutrition and regulatory labelling* Support product categories manufactured in plant through cross-functional communication for the continuous improvement of quality systems* Collaborate, provide technical support, analyze and report data findings along with solutions to the VP of R&D and Quality Manager, VP of Operations, etc* Lead efforts pertaining to process/product commercialization and executing renovation/margin management projects from ideation through commercialization* Collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams (technical and non-technical) * Specifications and controlled documentation* Provide coaching to junior team members

* Bench-scale to commercial scale up experimentation and troubleshooting for product problems and improvement* Collaboration and communication with cross-functional teams (technical and non-technical)* Implementation of more effective documentation and planning systems

* Lead projects for 5 new product SKU’s and 5 line extensions (plant-based beef, pork, chicken, breaded-battered products) * Commercialization of new products from concept to launch, quality improvement and product optimization of existing products and processes* Lead the technical development and commercialization of multiple new product introductions from pilot through full manufacturing scale* Writing and executing project design, test plans, conducting validation testing and analyzing experiments using design of experiment philosophy* Bench-scale to commercial scale up experimentation and troubleshooting for product problems and improvement.* Designing and testing benchtop and pilot plant experiments and analyzing/reporting results to make strategic recommendations for further product development.* Collaboration and communication with multidisciplinary/cross-functional teams (technical and business teams to deliver on project goals and timelines)* Developing and managing productive working relationships with internal manufacturing teams and multiple co-manufacturers and external partners.* Lead technical communication with external partners, vendors, and customers.* Coordinate cross functional efforts with stakeholders to facilitate knowledge transfer and drive critical decisions on the project* Execute pilot and plant scale trials, product testing and transfer new products and processes to manufacturing plants* Utilizing a working knowledge of plant processes and facilities* Develop Product specifications. Ensure formulations, specification and data sheets are accurate to manufacture in-spec products. Use of PLM software.* Maintaining proper documentation of formula creation and modification based on results* Maintaining project timelines, communicating cross-functionally, and completing deliverables throughout the development process* Manage multiple projects and adhere to fast timelines* Provide mentorship & leadership to the technical team

Start-up company* Received full USDA certification for new RTE-meat processing facility* Designed from scratch, implemented, and managed new HACCP and FSMS at a new RTE-meat processing facility* Wrote and implemented new procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow and devised specifications for processes* Developed and provided training for food safety and quality requirements to onsite team* Commissioned new equipment for line expansion * Supervised inspectors and technicians to ensure final output is satisfactory* Implemented BOS Snacks quality control processes* Proactively developed new product flavor SKU’s/line extensions* Chaired weekly meetings with executive leadership to identify opportunities for improvement, establish milestones and tailor products to individual markets

* Responsible for ensuring that all dried meat products meet standards set by both the companies and regulatory authorities* Developed and maintained documentation such as SOP's, maintenance of manuals, policies, procedures related to food safety/quality concerns* Developed and reviewed quality and safety policies and manage audits by third-party inspectors* Train quality assurance employees and oversee manufacturing and production processes* Find the root cause of issues and initiates improvement* Responsibilities included (but not limited to): - Evaluation and implementation of food safety, quality assurance and hygiene policies, procedures and check sheets; - Monitoring and control sampling for microbiological testing; - Management and control of all quality related documentation; - Conducting internal auditing; - Conduct internal & supplier audits (full systems audit, pest control included); - Responsible for all external audits; - Compiling of final product specifications and rolling out thereof to clients, production staff and quality controllers; - Research in improving quality systems, stay abreast of industry standards incl. Regulatory Authorities’ requirements; - Update ingredient declarations to current labelling regulations; - Training and development of staff – Identify training needs, set up course materials and evaluate all staff; - Responsible for preparing relevant monthly reports; - Manage quality failures, food safety issues, incidents, and consumer complaints. Review these and introduce corrective actions in order to prevent re-occurrence; - Manage exporting accounts, documentation requirements and regulations* Supervised 2 production managers and 4 technicians