The Director of Research & Development provides strategic and technical leadership for the development, improvement, and commercialization of flour-based products, grain ingredients, blends, and value-added solutions. This position will lead innovation efforts while supporting manufacturing, quality, sales, marketing, and customers to ensure products meet functional, regulatory, food safety, and commercial requirements.
The Director oversees product development from concept through commercialization while driving continuous improvement, ingredient optimization, cost reduction, and technical excellence across the organizational strategies. This individual can be in Logan, UT, Salt Lake City, UT or Denver, CO.
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Director of R & D Responsibilities:
- Develop and execute the company's R&D strategy aligned with business objectives.
- Lead development of new flour products, custom blends, premixes, and specialty grain ingredients.
- Improve existing products for functionality, quality, nutrition, shelf life, and cost.
- Identify emerging consumer trends and evaluate new ingredients and technologies.
- Serve as the company's technical expert in flour milling, grain science, cereal chemistry, and baking applications.
- Lead laboratory, pilot plant, and commercial production trials.
- Develop technical specifications and testing protocols.
- Support manufacturing and customer technical troubleshooting.
- Partner with Operations to improve milling yields, consistency, and efficiency.
- Optimize blending and ingredient handling processes.
- Lead continuous improvement and cost reduction initiatives.
- Provide technical support to Sales and Marketing.
- Work directly with customers on product development projects.
- Assist with customer presentations and technical documentation.
- Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, Biotechnology, food science, biology, or a related field, plus 2–3 years of relevant experience.
- Relevant industry experience R&D, and commercialization of food or dairy products and ingredients.
- Travel requirement is up to 25%.
- The ideal candidate will possess advanced skills in collaboration, technical communication, and effective presentation, coupled with the ability to work cohesively with diverse teams. The candidate should demonstrate expertise in research design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of scientific findings, paired with strategic thinking and business acumen. A strong work ethic, integrity, and a commitment to representing farmer values are essential attributes for this role.
Working Conditions:
- Frequently required to sit, walk, and stand.
- Frequently use hands, arms, and fingers for high volume of typing, etc.
- Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently.
Benefits:
- Medical Insurance (first day of the month after starting date)
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance and AD&D, Employer Paid
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program
- Accident Insurance, optional
- Critical Illness Insurance, optional
- 401K, Employer Match
- PTO & Vacation Pay
- 9 Paid Holidays
- Company Product Discounts
- Tuition Reimbursement, up to $5,000.00 per calendar year
- Maternity/Paternity/Adoption Leave
- Company Incentive Plan
- Bereavement Pay
- Relocation Available
Utah Flour Milling dba Greenfield Milling is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state, or local law. #PM21
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biotechnology, food science, biology, or related field
- 2-3 years of relevant R&D and commercialization experience in food or dairy products/ingredients
- Industry expertise in flour milling, grain science, cereal chemistry, and baking applications
- Experience leading laboratory, pilot plant, and commercial production trials
- Ability to develop technical specifications and testing protocols and support technical troubleshooting
- Skills in research design, statistical analysis, and interpretation of scientific findings
- Strong collaboration, technical communication, and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel up to 25%
What We Do
Founded in 2022, Greenfield Milling is a vertically integrated supply partner specializing in the milling, blending, and private-label packaging of flours and mixes. Serving bakeries, food manufacturers, and brands across the U.S., the company provides high-quality flour and ingredient solutions, including custom baking mixes and retail co-packing, utilizing state-of-the-art facilities to meet the evolving needs of the food industry.
