col-wideJob Description:Press Tab to Move to Skip to Content LinkSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert:As a member of R&D Country Team, the Senior R&D Manager Bakery works closely to R&D Country Manager and Sales & Marketing team to offer the best technical support to customers, developing and adapting Bakery products according to their needs. Core responsibilities are in the following R&D domains: product development, product innovation, new ingredients and technologies scouting, customer technical support, R&D SBU Bakery team coaching and development.Main ResponsibilitiesBuild and keep strong and effective relationships with customers, also through visits together with KA to promote co-creation approach (mobility foreseen 70%)In collaboration with Business Development Team, define and implement R&D Bakery channel strategy and ensure the technical Bakery support plan for all channelsManage and guide the local R&D SBU Bakery team to develop each team member and achieve defined objectivesPromote and ensure effective collaboration between the R&D SBU Bakery team and all other company functions, including Operations & QA.Ensure compliance of documentation in line with BRC certification for the Business unitMonitor and evaluate possible implementations of new Bakery ingredients and technologies available on the marketManage the local R&D Bakery innovation funnel ensuring its constant renewal and execution on timeDefine and monitor R&D Bakery KPI'sEnsure the accuracy of the technical data related to the Bakery products (data sheet, declaration, formulas) paying particular attention to the confidentiality of the formulas and know-howImplement all digital tools available in terms of project & customer management.Lead Bakery product and technology innovation; promote and implement Local innovationsDevelop, adapt and improve Bakery products, also modifying current recipes using new ingredients, alternative raw materials and suppliersManage projects and formulas/recipesSupport Operations & QA/QC teamBuild benchmark at local and global levelCreate and keep excellence in Customer Technical Support from the SBU Bakery perspective.Ensure active collaboration with the HQ Bakery R&D structureEstablish and maintain relationships with universities, research laboratoriesAt least 8-10 Years experience in R&D roles, in food companies with local production.Strong business and commercial acumen, ability to define and implement an R&D Bakery strategy based on business priorities / goalsAbility to interact with all levels and functions within an organization; developing constructive and professional relationships and facilitate changes by influencing othersPeople leadership experience and ability to work with diverse styles and cultures#J-18808-Ljbffr
