R&D Manager - Denver - Creative Alignments

    Creative Alignments
    Creative Alignments Denver

    1 week ago

    Description

    Love building craveable food with real ingredients-and taking it from kitchen concept to nationwide shelves? This role puts you in full ownership of product innovation at a fast-growing, veggie-forward brand, where taste, integrity, and scale all matter.
    Actual Veggies

    At Actual Veggies, we celebrate whole foods, real ingredients and veggies Launched in 2021, our chef-crafted veggie burgers are available nationally in about 12,000 retail doors including Whole Foods, Sprouts, Kroger, and Albertsons/Safeway. As we expand to new categories with our innovation, we're on the fast track for exponential growth and looking forward to being a power player in bringing real food and real ingredients to more households.
    What You Will Do

    The Research & Development Manager will shape the future of Actual Veggies' product portfolio, leading innovation and optimization from concept to scale in close collaboration with internal teams and co-manufacturing partners.
    Responsibilities:

    • Build and lead the R&D function for Actual Veggies burgers + fries, and any new products
    • Lead end-to-end development of all products from concept through commercialization and scale-up
    • Develop line extensions and innovation aligned with brand strategy, retailer feedback, and consumer trends
    • Ensure all recipes can be viable in a manufacturing environment
    • Create optimization based on evolving needs, nutrients, pricing, while leading with taste
    • Lead R&D focus sessions with internal stakeholders
    • Create samples as needed
    • Conduct benchtop, pilot plant, and production trials
    • Establish and maintain product specifications, formulas, and process parameters
    • Visit co-manufacturing sites to support trials and ensure production accuracy
    • Own nutrition panel and ingredient list regulatory compliance
    • Evaluate ingredient alternatives and co-manufacturer capabilities to support clean-label, cost, and scalability goals
    • Partner with QA and Consumer Affairs to stay close to consumer feedback
    Who You Are

    You're a hands-on food innovator who believes real ingredients and vegetables make better products-and you know how to turn great ideas into scalable, craveable, great-tasting food. You thrive in fast-growing environments while partnering seamlessly with co-manufacturers and cross-functional teams.
    Qualifications:
    • 5+ years of R&D project management experience in the food industry (frozen food ideally)
    • Proven experience working with co-manufacturing partners
    • Strong communication and relationship management skills
    • Experience with sensory evaluation and external consultants
    • Bachelor's degree in food science, microbiology, or related field preferred
    • Ability to travel up to 20%
    Benefits
    • Competitive salary based on experience
    • Collaborative, mission-driven team environment
    • Company sponsored health, dental, and vision programs
    • Medical insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, 401(k)
    • PTO
    We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage all qualified applicants to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. While our job descriptions outline ideal qualifications, we recognize potential comes in many forms. If you believe in our work and have the foundational skills and experience that would contribute to our company culture and mission, we encourage you to apply.
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