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# Manager, Technical Applications

- **Company:** Grande Cheese Company
- **Location:** Fond du Lac, WI, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Office, Software Engineering
- **Published:** August 24, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=4961223b71cbdc16

## About the Role

* 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required.
 * Six (6) or more years of experience in food product development, preferably with dairy or functional ingredients, or ingredient application.
 * Experience managing technical teams and their performance through a performance management process.
 * Successful management of a technical project portfolio to deliver sales success.
 * Ability to lead and conduct application research and development activities.
 * Ability to exercise independent judgment in clarifying and prioritizing tasks to facilitate team decision making.
 * In-depth scientific and technical skills and knowledge (microbiology, chemistry, statistics, biology, sensory science, food science, dairy science, biochemistry).
 * Effective writing, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills as it relates to insight generation and sales activity.
 * Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
 * Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical product information with customer R&D teams.
 * Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
 * Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships both internally and externally.
 * Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build positive relationships and offer guidance.
 * Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in support of business and customer
priorities.

 * Ability to make timely effective decisions and keep projects on track.
 * Ability / willingness to travel 30% of the time.

Preferred:

 * Master's Degree in Food Science or related field preferred.

## Description

Join our team as a Manager, Technical Applications, where you'll lead the development of innovative food and beverage solutions using value-added functional ingredients. In this highly collaborative, customer-facing role, you'll guide a team of Applications Scientists, partner with Product Development, Sales, and Marketing, and help translate technical expertise into commercial success. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic leader who thrives on innovation, enjoys solving customer challenges, and is passionate about bringing new ingredient solutions to market.

 * Lead and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
 * Drive application development and commercialization efforts, partnering closely with R&D to evaluate and optimize ingredient performance.
 * Serve as a trusted technical resource for customers and internal teams, providing solutions, training, and support that drive business growth.
 * Manage strategic projects and application initiatives that expand market opportunities and support growth across domestic and international markets.


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