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Director of Research Development

Extension, Inc
Ripon, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/22/2026

Extension is seeking a Director of R&D for a direct hire opportunity with one of our clients located in Ripon, WI.


About Our Client

  • Rapidly growing!
  • Great company culture!


Key Objectives / Role Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end commercialization from concept to launch
  • Act as the bridge between R&D, operations, quality, and commercial teams
  • Analyze production data and troubleshoot product/process issues
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across product lines
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, regulatory, and customer standards
  • Manage multiple concurrent product launches and timelines


Desired Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related
  • 3 years of R&D experience in food manufacturing required
  • 3 years of leadership or project leadership experience
  • Strong knowledge of formulation, scale-up, and commercialization
  • Experience working cross-functionally in manufacturing environments

Salary : $130,000 - $150,000

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