R&D Project Lead

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Serves as an acknowledge subject matter expert (SME) and is responsible for steering product development and process enhancement initiatives. Spearheads intricate and pivotal projects, guiding them through the entire lifecycle from conception to commercialization. Impacts and guides technical advancements in products and process improvements while exploring emerging technologies to fortify the organization’s standing within the poultry industry. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. Guides, coordinates, and provides oversight for assigned for projects, ensuring effective prioritization and timely completion to achieve optimal results.
Conveys project updates, findings, and recommendations to key partners, including executives and cross-functional teams.
Owns, guides, and is responsible for new product projects from conception to commercialization by collaborating cross-functionally.
Meaningfully impacts the development of new poultry products, considering market trends, consumer preferences, and technological advancements.
Recommends new raw materials, ingredients, materials, and processes that improve products and reduce cost.
Documents and accurately captures crucial process steps in product specifications ensuring clear definition of gold standard product and processing techniques.
Serves as a technical expert liaison to the Marketing and Sales teams, supporting existing customers and facilitating the pursuit of new business opportunities.
Ensures all R&D activities adhere to regulatory standards and compliance requirements in the food manufacturing industry.
Reviews and guides continuous improvement opportunities and solutions directed at improving profitability, product quality, food safety and capital avoidance.
Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent (i.e., Food Science, Poultry Science, Biochemistry, etc.)
~5+ years of industry experience collaborating, guiding, and/or overseeing R&D moderately complex R&D projects

We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. Ample experience with scientific research concepts, data collection and review, and identifying and implementing process improvements
Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the food industry
Strong understanding and mastery of poultry science/poultry processing, marination, ingredient technology, product formulations, and meat science principles
Expert project management skills with the ability to effectively guide project teams and collaborate seamlessly across functions
Strong creative thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills with the ability to use data and sound judgment to inform strategy and direction
Proven ability to use new technology to significantly improve profitability, product quality, food safety and manufacturing complexity issues
Proficient with Microsoft Suites (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Projects, etc.), Smartsheet, and/or related project management tools
quality, production, inventory management, etc.)

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds. Work will be performed in a variety of conditions including remote work, a climate-controlled office environment(s), and in a manufacturing plant environment with varying conditions, such as cold areas, wet areas, warm areas, chemicals, and other site conditions. This position requires the individual to wear and work in personal protective equipment while in the manufacturing environment. For remote work, the employee must have a dedicated workspace to safely setup and use assigned IT equipment, preferably free from distractions. The employee is responsible for ensuring adequate internet service is available when working remotely (the recommended minimum speed is 20mb download and 5mb upload).
The noise level of the office environment is usually moderate; Required to travel up to 50% of the time. Requires at least 2 days per week in an manufacturing facility, potentially more pending project needs.
Butterball is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.
This position is deemed Safety Sensitive for purposes of Butterball’s Drug/Alcohol Screening & Testing Policy. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.