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R&D Griffith Performance Excellence Manager Job at Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods Alsip, IL 60803

Job Information

  • Date Posted
    2025-09-09
  • Location
    Alsip, IL 60803
  • Job Title
    R&D Griffith Performance Excellence Manager
  • Gender
    Both
Griffith Foods is a global manufacturer of food products. We provide a wide range of taste and texture components for food industry customers throughout the world. Our products include seasoning blends, dry mixes, coating systems, dough blends, crumbs, flavors, sauces and food bases that are used in an extensive variety of application from snack foods and processed meat and poultry to ready meals. Our customers include food processors, restaurant operators and grocery retailers. While our name may not be familiar to consumers, our products are key components of foods offered by many of the world’s best-known companies.

Location: Hybrid (Alsip & Home)

Summary: GFUS R&D implementation of technical and talent management programs to support the overall business strategy. Directs R&D Griffith Performance Excellence (GPE) activities by performing the following duties personally, through a designate, or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Functions as a Project Manager in execution of technical activities that support GPE, R&D and the overall Griffith Foods business strategy.
  • Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods.
  • Collaborates with R&D peers, Purchasing and Supply Chain (FSQS) to link supplier selection, raw material selection, product formulation and product optimization to commercial fulfillment efficiencies and production of safe and regulatory compliant food products.
  • Collaborates with unit R&D leader, unit GPE leader, NA Purchasing leader and R&D peers to assign, manage, and prioritize projects for key GPE raw material, supplier, formulation, and R&D process improvement activities.
  • Leverage technology platforms to drive process efficiency, metrics visibility and data driven decisions.
  • Defines, implements and drive metrics to monitor R&D and GPE effectiveness and efficiency.
  • Leads project to optimize R&D processes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of function.
  • Drive proactive raw material and supplier portfolio initiatives to align with 2030 Aspirations, as we as Sustainable Sourcing, Nutrition and Alternative Protein focus areas.
  • Supports Innovation raw material and supplier activities that support the long-term strategy of the organization.
  • Establishes goals, appraises performance, recommends training, and provides input into final review for all direct reports. Coaches staff on job performance.
  • Communicates progress of all key R&D GPE projects. Leverages methods and procedures for monitoring metrics, resource investment, research findings, progress reports, and staff conferences.
  • Represents R&D in professional business relationships with GFUS client and supplier base, academia, government, and corporations in the food industry.
  • Responsible for maintaining and enhancing the security of all information regarding product formulas and related confidential information.
  • Implements contingency plans for R&D roles if an associate is unable to perform their assigned duties.
Qualifications:
  • BS in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or related technical degree.
  • 5-8 years’ experience in R&D or FSQS in the food industry.
  • Experience may include time with a retail or foodservice manufacturer and experience collaborating directly with customers and manufacturing facilities.
  • Self-motivated, proactive and data/results driven.
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, with exceptional interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills and presentation skills.
  • Ability to occasionally travel, as business needs arise.
EEO AA M/F/Vet/Disability


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