Manager, Technical Services R&D
Utz Quality Foods, Inc | |
401(k), profit sharing | |
United States, Pennsylvania, Hanover | |
Sep 29, 2024 | |
Utz Quality Foods is seeking a Manager, Technical Services to join our Research and Development (R&D) team. Reporting to the Head of R&D, this position will be responsible for leading a team of R&D professionals to enhance and maintain the quality of current ingredients and products. This individual will work closely with several cross-functional groups including manufacturing, procurement, packaging, sales, commercialization, consumer insights, and marketing. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, chemical engineering, or similar and at least 5 years in an individual contributory role with 1-3 years of experience in people management in food research and development. Candidates should demonstrate a successful track record of applying and understanding food science to solve problems, as well as demonstrated leadership and team building capabilities. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for this role. Manager, Technical Services R&D:
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Continuously Pursuing Excellence! Here at Utz, we have a passion for exciting and delighting consumers with delicious snack foods made from high quality ingredients. After over a century with a strong family heritage, our diverse portfolio of brands includes Utz, Zapp's, Boulder Canyon, and On the Border. Our associates are the reason for the success of this company, so it is important we provide a supportive, caring and inclusive environment that offers opportunities for career growth and advancement. We also help take care of our associates by providing benefits, resources, and programs that ensure they live their healthiest lives. Our benefit package includes medical, dental, and vision plans, an employer match 401k, profit sharing plan, employee stock purchase plan and much more. Join our world class team and help us become the fastest growing pure-play U.S. snacking company of scale! Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. |