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

La siguiente información ofrece un resumen de las habilidades, cualidades y cualificaciones necesarias para este puesto.

Interim R&D Manager

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. xsgfvud

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