Job Description

North House Foods is a fast-growing, company committed to innovation, quality, and compliance. Our team thrives on bringing new, delicious, and safe products to market. We are seeking a

hands-on, results-driven R&D Manager

to lead our product development initiatives from concept through commercial launch.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the R&D team members in developing new food products, improving existing formulas, and optimizing processes. Manage projects from ideation through commercialization, including lab trials, plant trials, and scale-up. Ensure all R&D activities comply with

GFSI, HACCP, allergen control, and labeling regulations

. Collaborate with QA, Production, Procurement, and Marketing to meet launch timelines and cost targets. Oversee sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and product specifications. Develop and maintain SOPs for R&D procedures and documentation. Manage department budgets, timelines, and staff performance. Stay up to date on food trends, ingredient innovations, and regulatory changes.

Qualifications:

Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or related discipline. Minimum 5 years of experience in food product development, with at least 2 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in taking products from concept to full-scale production. Strong knowledge of

food safety, allergen management, and regulatory compliance

. Excellent project management, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to work under tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

On-site parking
Application question(s):

Are you familiar with SQF requirements and food safety standards? What types of products have you developed?
Experience:

food product development: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person