Senior Beverage Innovation Manager

5 hours ago

Maynooth, Co Kildare, Ireland beBeeDevelopment Full time €100,000 - €150,000

Lead the charge in beverage innovation as a Senior Development Manager.

Job Overview

This pivotal role oversees flavour creation, concentrate design and development, and optimization processes to ensure products meet market trends, regulatory requirements, and company standards. As the leader of our research, development, and innovation team, you will be responsible for guiding flavour creation, formulation, and concentrate manufacturing processes. Your expertise will drive product success, foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, and contribute significantly to company growth.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop innovative and effective flavours and concentrates that align with our brand strategy and consumer preferences.
  • Oversee flavour & concentrate development projects from ideation through testing, scale-up, and commercial launch.
  • Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams including R&D, Marketing, and Supply Chain to drive product innovation.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners such as flavour houses and suppliers to leverage innovation and optimize supply chain.
  • Drive troubleshooting and problem-solving efforts related to flavour & concentrate quality and production issues.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in beverage R&D with a focus on flavour and concentrate development.
  • Deep knowledge of flavour chemistry, beverage formulation, and concentrate manufacturing processes.
  • Proven leadership experience managing R&D teams in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong understanding of regulatory requirements relevant to beverage flavours and ingredients.
  • Innovative mindset with a passion for developing unique, market-driven beverage solutions.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Preferred Skills
  • Project management skills.
  • Experience in natural and clean-label flavour development.
  • Familiarity with beverage manufacturing technologies and quality systems.
Company Profile

We are a leading beverage company in North America, offering a diverse portfolio of over 125 owned, licensed, and partner brands.

We value diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our business and strive to create an inclusive work environment where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to succeed.

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