R&D Manager, Brand Maintenance & Productivity
$110,000–$145,000 year
On-site · Oakland, California, United States
Job Summary
R&D Manager, Brand Maintenance & Productivity responsible for maintaining the integrity, quality, and efficiency of OLIPOP’s existing beverage portfolio. Leads formula stewardship, cost optimization initiatives, and technical execution of brand maintenance projects; manages a team of R&D Scientists/Technicians and contributes to formulation, plant trials, and cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Regulatory, Procurement, and Supply Chain to ensure portfolio consistency, scalability, and optimized sensory performance and operational efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field
- 6–8+ years of product development in the food and beverage industry
- 0-2 years of experience managing and developing technical team members
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Proven experience supporting commercialization and plant-scale manufacturing
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements and quality standards in the beverage industry
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot technical issues
- Strong project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Experience with ingredient supplier qualification and cost optimization
- Effective communication and teamwork skills
- 25-40% travel to manufacturing plants, suppliers, and team offsites
- Close proximity to our lab in Burlingame. Ability to work onsite 4 days a week
Additional Requirements
- Equal Opportunity Employer
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