R&D Product Development Manager Job Listing at Kelly Services in San Fernando, CA (Job ID US3572283_BH9861610)

Description

R&D Product Development Manager – Flavor & Beverage Innovation
Location: San Fernando, CA
Pay: $90K–$120K/year
Schedule: Full-Time, On-site | Contract-to-Hire (3 months)

Kelly® Science & Clinical is seeking an experienced R&D Product Development Manager to lead innovation efforts for a top client in the flavor and beverage industry. This role drives product development from concept through commercialization, managing a dynamic lab team and partnering cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development and optimize existing formulations and report to facilities.

• Manage lab staff and oversee product testing, scale-up, and commercialization.

• Collaborate with customers, Sales, Quality, and Production teams.

• Approve formulations, documentation, and ensure SQF/internal compliance.

• Support cost analysis, pricing, and production launches.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field.

• 4+ years' R&D/product development leadership and management  experience.

• Strong sensory evaluation skills (taste/aroma).

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; strong technical math skills.

• Experience with scale-up, sourcing, and manufacturing.

Preferred:

• Beverage or juice concentrate background.

• Customer-facing technical support experience.

Apply today — qualified candidates will be contacted by a recruiter.
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Thank you,
Kelly Team
Job ID: P1#9861610

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Why Kelly® Science & Clinical?

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