Job Description:

Job Category:

Research & Development

Job Family:

Research and Development

Job Description:

The Vice President of US Research and Development will be responsible for shaping strategic plans and direct the Research and Development teams enabling delivery on growth and impact commitments.  Direct product development, ingredient, product and process optimization and emerging technology research to increase shareholder value through new profit streams, protecting and improving existing profit streams, and creating Schreiber product advantages. 

What you'll do:

• Direct strategy and develop roadmaps for all US Research and Development Programs at Schreiber foods including product development, ingredient, product, process and emerging technology research and innovation, pilot plant activities, product trials and commercialization and sensory programs.




• Serve as senior leader representing research and development with key stakeholders with commercial and customers, supply chain and suppliers, and operations areas of business.




• Oversee product project management by establishing key priorities and commitments are being met.  Identify and generate new R&D ideas and technologies.




• Oversee all research performed by Schreiber in partnership with internal and external stakeholders.  Ensure that all trade secrets and product strategies are protected and have competitive advantage in our marketplaces.




• Has ownership of all partner development activities.  This includes identifying talent, partner development, partner promotions and performance.




• Actively participate in industry trade associations and professional organizations, such as the National Cheese Institute (NCI), Food Research Institute (FRI), American Dairy Science Association (ADSA), and Institute of Food Technologists (IFT). Actively interact with relevant universities and dairy research centers with the objective of keeping Schreiber competitive in the technological arena.

Together with the leadership team, ensures compliance with Food Safety and Food Quality Plans, in addition to customer requirements. Interprets and communicates customer requirements to plant production and/or support groups. Establishes and Audits PCPs, CCPs and Standard Operating Procedures to define and monitor processes, to ensure customer requirements are met. Reviews incidents during which the procedures are not met, and determines appropriate corrective action for partners failing to follow standard procedures.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in Food/Dairy Science or related field


• 15 + years of experience in Research & Innovation


• 5+ years of research management expierence


• Project Management, Problem Solving, Decision Making, Process Excellence.


• Research into current and novel areas of dairy science, research management skills, knowledge of quality systems and state of the art techniques in the field, presentation and personal interaction skills are critical; knowledge of patent and regulatory affairs; able to interact effectively with external agencies.


• Ability to travel up the 25%

Eligible partners will receive:

• 
  Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. That means in addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 10% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 18% in retirement savings annually!


• 
  Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.


• 
  Earn $ for focusing on your health. Get up to $1,200 for your health savings account each year, plus get reimbursed for fitness membership, equipment or classes.


• 
  Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.


• 
  Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.


• 
  Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.

Sound like a company you’d like to be a part of? Click Apply.

Need extra assistance with the application process? Contact recruiting@schreiberfoods.com or call 920-437-7601.

​For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.

Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Want to be alerted of new openings? Sign in and click the Job Alerts button in the upper-right corner to create a job alert.

Apply Now