Interim Opportunity: R&D Manager – Snacking / Countlines

Are you a project leader or interim manager available for a high-impact, short-term assignment? We are currently recruiting an Interim R&D Manager

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for a leading food manufacturing company based in Oñati, Spain.

This is a delivery-focused, hands-on leadership role

aimed at ensuring project momentum, team coordination, and pipeline execution during a temporary transition period.

Key Mission & Responsibilities

Project Pipeline Continuity:

Keep ongoing R&D and NPD projects progressing according to plan, managing risks, and removing bottlenecks.

Team Leadership:

Lead and empower a dedicated team of R&D technicians (~5–7 people), ensuring clear focus and execution discipline.

Cross-Functional Interface:

Coordinate smoothly across Sales, Operations, Quality, Category Management, and Sourcing to maintain cross-departmental alignment.

Portfolio Prioritization & Governance:

Lead project follow-ups, NPD reviews, status reporting, and facilitate decision-making.

Launch Readiness:

Support ongoing product launches across industrial, quality, cost, and timeline readiness.

Profile Requirements

Strong project management and team leadership skills in complex, fast-paced environments.

Proven track record in stakeholder management, cross-functional coordination, and pragmatic problem-solving.

Fluent in English .

Ability to quickly step into a new environment and drive operational delivery.

Working Model & Conditions

Location:

Oñati, Gipuzkoa (Spain).

Duration:

~3 to 6 months (maternity/leave cover).

Flexibility:

Open to experienced interim profiles with flexible time commitment / working models

as long as delivery and impact are achieved efficiently. xcskxlj

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