Research and Development Director jobs in Marietta, GA

Research and Development Director directs and implements an organization's research and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Ensures research and development activities will maintain an organization's competitive position and profitability. Being a Research and Development Director consults with top management and research and development team and makes recommendations based on research findings and product performance. May require an advanced degree. Additionally, Research and Development Director typically reports to top management. The Research and Development Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Research and Development Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Director of Research and Development
  • WinCup
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • WinCup is a foodservice packaging company focused on providing our customers and consumers the highest quality products allowing them to enjoy the beverages and foods they love, whether at home, or on the go. WinCup was established in 1962 and is now a leading manufacturer passionately transitioning into an innovative, technology driven enterprise focused on creating superior products and brands directly addressing plastic pollution. WinCup is driven by our Vio biodegradable foam technology, Our Phade line of PHA based straws and stirrers is the only Marine Biodegradable, Home and Industrial Compostable straws and stirrers in the world.
    We are a diverse team and bound together by our shared Values. We value:
    • One Team
    • Performance Based; Rewards & Recognition Driven
    • Excellence in All We Do
    • Respectful and Engaged Leadership
    • Always Do the Right Thing
    So, if working on fantastic brands through innovation that leaves a positive legacy for our environment is what you are passionate about - read on to see if you might be a fit with our growing team!
    Job Position: Director of Research & Development
    Job Location: Corporate Office, Atlanta, GA
    Reports To: Reports to CEO
    Job Summary:
    The Director of Research & Development is responsible for conducting research for new products, design concepts and product enhancements. They collaborate with team members to evaluate the practicality of production ideas and eventually develop them into reliable, sellable products. Product development directors rely on experience with past product concepts and management skills to plan and evaluate a team's goals. They often understand how to operate independently and exercise proper judgment on new ideas and development plans.

    Job Responsibilities:
    • Accelerate time-to-market with a focus on value delivery.
    • Leads current state, transition state, future-state program development, with major milestone delivery aligned to goals and objectives.
    • Utilizes best practice engineering methods and provides expert technical guidance for engineering initiatives.
    • Responsible for leading sustaining engineering projects, driving transfer of new and existing products into manufacturing, drive product improvements seamlessly into the manufacturing operation.
    • Manages outsourcing and co-sourcing framework or guidelines for the use of contractors and professional service providers and determines their use across the program.
    • Partners with leadership team and other business partners to coordinate and communicate program/release goals, objectives, and potential outcomes.
    • Establish SOP’s and ensure overall program governance via appropriate functions, policies, and procedures.
    • Advises, builds, and maintains relationships across the wider business partners’ community.
    • Utilizes feedback and metrics (quality, delivery rate, etc.) to identify areas of opportunity and partners with others to coach to continuously improve programs.
    • Oversees the execution of product work streams, their progress compared with the plan and the production of agreed deliverables.
    • Monitors and coordinates requirements across all projects and resolves conflicts.
    Job Qualifications:
    • 6 Experience (4 years of managerial experience); Prefer experience in manufacturing or consumer products. Prefer experience in working with PHA to create new product.
    • Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering or related discipline.
    • Results driven with demonstrated ability working in a high-performance, high-volume manufacturing environment.
    • Proven experience in process improvement and project management.
    • Must have good attention to details, manage multiple, complex tasks and manage the bigger picture.
    • Able to work systematically and logically to resolve problems, address opportunities, or manage the situation at hand; ability to identify causes, relationships, and implications.
    • Must be able to motivate, communicate and drive continuous improvement with all levels of the organization.
    • Critical thinker, with excellent analytical abilities and use of Microsoft Office Suites.
    • High energy, demonstrates urgency, purpose, and fast pace.
    • In addition to exceptional leadership, must have a roll-up your sleeves attitude.
    • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with non-technical team members. Proven ability to discern business requirements and translate into technical specifications.
    • Strategic thinker with the ability to build and execute programs, combined with tactical ability to execute simultaneously against multiple competing priorities.
    • Cultivates an environment where team members respect and model the company values.
    • Prefer experience/certification in Lean/Six Sigma process.
    Preferred Qualifications
    • Demonstrated history of developing new products, a history of executing new product patents is a plus.
    • Experience in paper products, paper coatings, injection molding, profile or sheet extrusion, thermoforming, and other plastics processing is also a plus.
    • 3D CAD.
    Working Conditions:
    • Visual Acuity (read, inspect objects, operator machinery, view a computer, analyze data).
    • Frequent periods spent standing or sitting in the same location with some opportunity to move about.
    • Environment will range from air-conditioned office to hot/humid manufacturing environment.
    • Occasionally there may be a need to stoop or lift light-medium objects (8-25 lbs.).
    • Overnight travel will be required (~15-25%).
    The list of job requirements above is not intended to be exhaustive or all-inclusive. The Company reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
    WinCup is an EEO/AA and E-Verify employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, we complete background checks and drug tests to ensure the safety of our team-members in the workplace.
    Thank you for considering WinCup and making a difference!
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Sales Development Representative
  • ESHA Research
  • Atlanta, GA OTHER
  • Trustwell, headquartered in Salem, Oregon, is nationally recognized as the leading developer of nutritional analysis and labeling software and databases for top food manufacturers, food professionals,...
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Director
  • BellBrook Child Development Center
  • Lawrenceville, GA FULL_TIME
  • Private preschool in Lawrenceville, GA seeking Co-Director with a minimum of CDA credential. This position is a full-time position. All applicants must: 1) Be familiar with BFTS rules, regulations, an...
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NALI Analyst
  • KUBOTA RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT NORTH AMERICA
  • Gainesville, GA FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Efficiently supports NALI & LI team activities in the United States including document management, purchase order activities, logistics, scheduling, and other office assistant type ac...
  • 2 Months Ago
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Deputy Director of Research - Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate (EOSD
  • Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI)
  • Atlanta, GA FULL_TIME
  • Deputy Director of Research - Electronics, Optics, and Systems Directorate (EOSD) ID: 499271 Type: Researchers Location: Atlanta, GA Categories: Acoustics, Aeronautics, Algorithm Development, Antenna,...
  • 27 Days Ago
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Childcare Director
  • God Chosen Development Center
  • Decatur, GA FULL_TIME
  • Our ideal Co- Director has a professional and positive attitude, inspiring and modeling the qualities we value in our team members. willing and able to work in a Christian based school. We want educat...
  • 20 Days Ago
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Rail and Transit Project Coordinator
  • Jacobs Solutions Inc.
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Your Impact:Our People & Places Solutions business - reinforces our drive to improve the lives of people everywhere and ...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director, Center for Vaccine Equity - TFGH
  • Emory University
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Discover Your Career at Emory University Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and a...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Total Rewards Director
  • Avanos Medical
  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Requisition ID: 5442 Job Title: Total Rewards Director Job Country: United States (US) Here at Avanos Medical, we passio...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director
  • IQVIA
  • Marietta, GA
  • We are seeking an Associate Director, Flow Cytometry to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business for our Marietta,...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director, Flow Cytometry
  • Q² Solutions
  • Marietta, GA
  • We are seeking an Associate Director, Flow Cytometry to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business for our Marietta,...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Foundation Grants Director
  • MUST Ministries
  • Marietta, GA
  • Job Description Job Description General Description: MUST Ministries is seeking a motivated, mission driven, organized i...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director
  • Iqvia
  • Marietta, GA
  • We are seeking an Associate Director, Flow Cytometry to join Q Solutions, IQVIAs laboratory business for our Marietta, G...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Associate Director, Flow Cytometry
  • Q Solutions
  • Marietta, GA
  • We are seeking an Associate Director, Flow Cytometry to join Q Solutions, IQVIAs laboratory business for our Marietta, G...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Marietta, Georgia

Marietta is located in central Cobb County, Georgia, United States, and is the county's seat and largest city. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 56,579. The 2017 estimate is 61,048, making it one of Atlanta's largest suburbs. Marietta is the fourth largest of the principal cities (by population) of the Atlanta metropolitan statistical area. Marietta is located near the center of Cobb County, between Kennesaw to the northwest and Smyrna to the southeast. U.S. Route 41 and State Route 3 run through the city northeast of downtown as Cobb Parkway, and Interstate 75 runs par...
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Income Estimation for Research and Development Director jobs
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What does a Research and Development Director do?

Research and Development Director in Trenton, NJ
NIJ’s research and development process helps ensure that projects are relevant to the field and produce valid, actionable results.
December 05, 2019
Research and Development Director in Cincinnati, OH
Research Development professionals initiate and nurture critical partnerships and alliances throughout the institutional research enterprise and between institutions—and with their external stakeholders.
February 02, 2020
Research and Development Director in Passaic, NJ
A research and development (R&D) manager performs a number of highly important roles within an organization.
January 18, 2020