Research And Development Manager Job at Extension, Inc, Fond Du Lac County, WI

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  • Extension, Inc
  • Fond Du Lac County, WI

Job Description

About the Company

The Sr. Manager of R&D will lead product development and commercialization efforts, taking new products from concept through full-scale production. This is a high-impact role driven by rapid business growth, requiring strong cross-functional leadership and the ability to execute in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role

The Sr., Manager of R&D & Commercialization will lead product development and commercialization efforts, taking new products from concept through full-scale production.

Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end commercialization from concept to launch
  • Oversee trials, scale-up, and production readiness
  • Ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, and cost-effective
  • Act as the bridge between R&D, operations, quality, and commercial teams
  • Align product specs, cost targets, and timelines
  • Analyze production data and troubleshoot product/process issues
  • Improve formulations, yields, and efficiency
  • Develop project plans, risk assessments, and documentation
  • Support costing and feasibility analysis

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related
  • 3–5+ years of R&D experience in food manufacturing (required)
  • 3–5+ years of leadership or project leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of formulation, scale-up, and commercialization
  • Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing environments

Required Skills

  • Strong technical R&D leader with commercialization experience
  • Thrives in fast-paced, high-growth environments
  • Hands-on with trials and production support
  • Gritty, problem-solving mindset with strong ownership

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