Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
hybrid work environment
Job Description
Little Caesars Enterprises, Inc. is a leading quick service restaurant (QSR) company renowned for its commitment to delivering high-quality, delicious pizzas across the globe. Founded on the principle of customer satisfaction and innovation, Little Caesars has grown into a household name by focusing not only on the product but also on the growth and development of its colleagues. The company prides itself on fostering a culture where employee success is a key measure of organizational success. Beyond serving great food, Little Caesars invests heavily in its workforce, continually encouraging continuous learning, career advancement, and impactful contributions within the food service... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in food technology, food chemistry, food microbiology, product development, food science, or culinary science
- 7-10 years of experience in research and development and team management
- Demonstrated success in ingredient commercialization
- Strong leadership skills
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 40%
- Knowledge of quality assurance practices is preferred
- Passion for food science and innovation
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in food technology, food chemistry, food microbiology, product development, food science, or culinary science
- 7-10 years of experience in research and development as well as team management
- Experience in quality assurance is highly valued
- Background in R&D and commercialization or scale-up within the quick service restaurant sector is preferred
- Proven track record in the successful commercialization of ingredients
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage people and projects
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Passion for food, the science behind it, and innovation
- Possesses high standards of food quality and detail
- Self-starter with strong project management and documentation skills
- Ability to travel 30-40% by car or plane domestic and internationally
Job Duties
- Leads and manages the commercialization of new products and product platforms
- Ensures compliance with Little Caesars Quality Standards, Manufacturing Programs, regulatory requirements and industry standards throughout the commercialization process
- Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the R&D team
- Develops and implements commercialization strategies, processes, and timelines
- Collaborates with suppliers, Supply Chain, QA, Finance, and Marketing to ensure successful product commercialization
- Manages and mentors commercialization managers
- Works with suppliers to explore, test, and finalize ingredients requested by the culinary team for new product development
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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