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