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Director of R&D

  • Company Trilliant Food & Nutrition
  • Location Appleton, WI
  • Posted February 18, 2025

We are seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking Director of R&D to lead research & development, process innovation, and quality improvements. As the face of our innovation team, you will work closely with customers, technical sales teams, and cross-functional internal groups to develop new products, optimize processes, and enhance technologies. While coffee expertise is a plus, it is not required—what matters most is technical agility, leadership, and the ability to turn ideas into actionable innovations. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Lead R&D, and process innovation for beverage applications. 
  • Collaborate with marketing and product teams to identify and meet customer demands. 
  • Partner with internal and external stakeholders to create new product formulations and improve existing processes. 
  • Lead and develop a high-performing technical team, providing mentorship and guidance. 
  • Own the roasting and extraction processes, identifying new methods for optimization and efficiency. 

Ideal: 

  • Experience in R&D, product development, and process innovation within beverages, coffee, or food manufacturing. 
  • Strong leadership skills—able to manage internal and external expertise and drive projects forward. 
  • Experience working on cross-functional projects with marketing, engineering, and sales teams. 
  • Passion for innovation, continuous improvement, and developing new processes. 

If you or someone you know would be interested in discussing this opportunity, please contact Melissa Kern at melissa@curtisfood.com.