Sr. Manager, R&D - Product Dev (Food Product Development)

Location: Glenview R&D Center, Glenview, Illinois, United States; willingness to travel 15% to internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers in the United States.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800–$151,000 per year, plus eligibility for a performance-based bonus.

Company

hirify.global is a food manufacturing company with a diverse workforce and employee-focused rewards, benefits, and wellbeing programs.

What you will do

• Lead cold cuts product development initiatives within the Meats Team for Tub Tray and Mainstream Value Cold Cuts products in the Oscar Mayer portfolio.
• Provide oversight and leadership for product development and execution projects across the Cold Cuts portfolio.
• Manage, lead, coach, and motivate 3–5 direct reports.
• Plan and prioritize product development resource allocation for the Cold Cuts portfolio.
• Lead productivity delivery and pipeline development for the Meats portfolio.
• Set project goals and timelines cross-functionally and ensure end-to-end delivery.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Meat Science, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• At least 8 years of product development experience within CPG or an equivalent environment.
• Strong understanding of ingredients, processing equipment, ingredient interactions, and food product laboratory test methods.
• Self-motivated problem-solving approach and ability to deliver objectives in a complex environment.
• Excellent communication, influencing, project management, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Willingness to travel 15%, including travel to United States internal plants, co-manufacturers, and suppliers.

Culture & Benefits

• Dynamic, cross-functional working environment.
• Healthcare coverage for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans.
• Paid time off, company holidays, leave of absence programs, and flexible work arrangements.
• 401(k), life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and disability benefits.
• Employee assistance, family support, wellbeing, training, recognition, and learning programs.