Strategic Innovation Director
Lenexa, KS– Strategic Innovation Director, Meat – Responsible for development of new innovation ideas, projects, relationships, assets, and the prioritization between short and long term endeavors needed to fulfill the industry strategies. Will lead the generation of new product development into the pre-pipeline idea list, including ideas that come from the market, customer conversations, and idea generation sessions. Min Req: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Business Administration or a related field and 5 years of experience in the meat industry. Requires 5 years in each of the following: leading R&D teams; project management; and presenting technical information to customers, technical conferences, and upper management; or Master's degree in Food Science, Business Administration or a related field and 2 years of experience in the meat industry. Requires 2 years in each of the following: leading R&D teams; project management; and presenting technical information to customers, technical conferences, and upper management. Qualified applicants send resumes to: Vickie Pierce, Job Code: SIDM18, Caravan Ingredients Inc., 8250 Flint St., Lenexa, KS 66214.