R&D DIRECTOR OF BRANDED PRODUCTS
Company: Pilgrim's
Location: Greeley
Posted on: April 15, 2024
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Job Description:
R&D Director of Branded ProductsPurpose and Scope/General
Summary: R&D Director of Branded Products role will be
responsible for leading with vision and ownership a team of product
developers for Pilgrim s as it relates to innovative product
design, product improvement, customer engagement to support sales,
and improved manufacturing efficiency of poultry products.
Leadership of this team will span product development across
multiple channels including Retail and Foodservice for Branded
Product Development and will collaborate closely with many cross
functional team members to ensure Research and Development efforts
are aligned with the company s overall strategies. The ideal
candidate will have a strong background in the development and
commercialization of food products and in team leadership and
talent development.Responsibilities:Lead, mentor, and develop a
team of Food Technologists to create new products through
best-in-class commercialization processes and data management
processes, servicing Pilgrim s retail and foodservice
businesses.Drive a culture of innovative product development,
entrepreneurial spirit, and internal/external customer
service.Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Business Development,
Operations, FSQA, and Customer teams to identify and execute
product growth and optimization opportunities.Develop and implement
the research and development strategy in line with company business
revenue growth and margin objectives.Generate new ideas for
products through advanced technology and optimized
processes.Oversee product development commercialization process
from concept to post-launch.Manage deadlines, milestone
achievements, and resource prioritization for research and
development relative to business objectives.Evaluate the
performance of new products, processes, or services after launch
and optimize as necessary.Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:Strong ability to collaborate with operations and
FSQA.Proven experience with innovative product development, showing
creativity in commercialized products and processes.Strong track
record of leading multidisciplinary development teamsStrong
technical understanding of product development Excellent
communication, presentation, and interpersonal skillsStrategic
thinker with both big-picture vision and detail-oriented
actionProven leadership efforts which have motivated and engaged
team members to work towards company values and goals.Strong
business acumen with the ability to think strategically, influence
key decisions and prioritize deliverables.Flexibility/interest in
taking on diversified responsibilities as we grow our business.10+
years
experience in research and development and/or commercialization
within food industry, with 5+ years in a leadership role
Meat/poultry industry experience, preferred. Experience servicing
food service customers, preferred. Experience with project
management software, such as SAP, Accolade, Qlik preferred.Can
perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable
accommodationAs a salaried position with the company, you may be
required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend
Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other
situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount
of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing
and able to travel as business needs dictate.The applicant who
fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation
and benefits:Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin
after 60 days of employment;Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation,
and 6 company observed holidays;401(k): company match begins after
the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
Base salary range of $150,000 - $170,000; andIncentive Pay: This
position is eligible to participate in the Company s annual bonus
plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard
terms and conditions of the incentive program;
For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is
required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the
compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are
specific to those states and takes into account various factors
that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but
not limited to a candidate s relevant experience, qualifications,
skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.This position
does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit
until the position has been filled.The Company is dedicated to
ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and
visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug,
alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer
and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and
Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be
documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of
work. About us: Pilgrim s is the second largest chicken producer in
the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the
U.K. Pilgrim s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh,
further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to
customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000
people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim s
is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA
corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days
of sunshine a year. Our mission:To be the best in all that we do,
completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and
services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our
suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity
of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values
are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership,
Simplicity, Sincerity EOE/Vets/Disability
Keywords: Pilgrim's, Greeley , R&D DIRECTOR OF BRANDED PRODUCTS, Executive , Greeley, Colorado
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