Manager, Product Development, Core Beverage R&D/Product & Process Innovation

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From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.
This is an opportunity to create, develop and refine upon café beverages for Starbucks in support of our Core Beverage business. The focus will be on optimization of beverage components to deliver on supply resiliency, margin enhancement, and improved customer and partner experiences in our cafes. Our over-arching mission within Beverage R&D is to be the indisputable leader in break-through innovation, and create beverage experiences that nurture love, connection, and inspiration for people every day.
Come be a part of our incredible team and help create amazing Starbucks experiences!
As a Manager of Product Development, you will...

• Contribute to Starbucks success by influencing and advancing projects on your own and through direct reports, with strategic understanding of the deliverables, and application of strong technical creative acumen and communication
• Autonomously lead advanced and complex projects, often leading multiple projects at the same time across one or two platforms or channels and guide others in the same.
• Leverage data and business, customer and trend expertise to create new beverage concepts while ensuring compliance and achievement of business requirements and goals
• Develop project work plans and cross-functional timelines, manage project information, and proactively assess and adjust for potential risks
• Lead self and help others in all phases and activities of commercialization and scale up
• Create processing and product specifications and ensure that products and processes meet initial quality assurance, safety and risk assessment requirements
• Work collaboratively and cross-functionally to bring products to market, including the identification of potential new suppliers or raw materials
• Manage and grow other beverage R&D team members, guiding them through project work and supporting their development to help them be successful and achieve their career goals

We'd love to hear from people with:

• BS/MS in Food Science or other related field
• Minimum 8 years' experience in food and beverage innovation/Product Development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement or development
• Strong knowledge and experience in Product Development and manufacturing of food and beverage products
• Experience leading others
• Knowledge of food and beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering including processing and manufacturing
• Understanding of beverage ingredients such as sauces, syrups, dry mixes, dairy, aseptic, toppings.
• Knowledge of development and scale up of food and beverage products
• Knowledge of food quality control, safety and microbiology
• Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics, and consumer research methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to influence stakeholder internally and externally
• Ability to work in a matrixed environment
• Strong problem solving and communication skills, written and verbal
• Principle and application of Human Centered Design (HCD)

From free coffee to competitive pay, Starbucks is proud to offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to our eligible part-time and full-time partners. Benefits include 100% tuition coverage through our Starbucks College Achievement Plan, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, and stock & savings programs like our equity reward program, Bean Stock. What's more, Starbucks offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for paid time off. Visit starbucksbenefits.com for details.
Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Starbucks Corporation is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com.