Hiring: Onsite R&D Manager Company: Post Consumer Brands Location: Visalia, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:24:36 Target Skills & Keywords : Project Management, Quality Assurance About the job Experience: •Minimum of 5 years of experience in food manufacturing, product development, quality assurance, process engineering, or process development. •Demonstrated success bringing innovative products from concept through commercialization and market launch. Required Skills: •Research & Development Manager, Pet Food •Lead Product Development & Innovation •Manage and develop the local Product Development team responsible for new and existing pet food products. •Establish priorities and direct team activities to support innovation, cost optimization, quality improvements, and business objectives. •Strategically drive development, validation, and commercialization of new products and product enhancements. •Support implementation of new formulas, ingredients, processing technologies, and equipment. •Serve as the Technical Leader •Act as the primary technical point of contact for B2B customers, including Private Label and Co-Manufactured pet food programs. Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Animal Science, Animal Nutrition, Food Science, or another relevant technical discipline required. Compensation: •$110,629 - $163,731 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!