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Hello Innovation

Art Director

Detroit, MI · On-site

$119K - $125K/yr

ABOUT US Working at Hello Innovation is more than just a job. It's an invitation to reinvent the ... Our Art Directors are involved in all of our creative under-takings, from project concepting to ...

Hello Innovation

Director of Talent Acquisition

Detroit, MI · On-site

$103K - $141K/yr

ABOUT US Working at Hello Innovation is more than just a job. It's an invitation to reinvent the ... Our Director of Talent Acquisition will need to have a hands-on approach and will be directly ...

Hello Innovation

Director of Data Science

Detroit, MI · On-site

As our Director of Data Science you will set the foundation that powers impactful data-driven ... About Us Working at Hello Innovation is more than just a job. It's an invitation to reinvent the ...

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How much do director innovation jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for director innovation in Novi, MI is $110,219.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $75,100.00 and $147,300.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a director of innovation do?

A Director of Innovation leads an organization's efforts to develop and implement new ideas, technologies, and strategies that drive growth and competitive advantage. They research market trends, foster a culture of innovation, and collaborate with teams to bring new products, services, or processes to life. Their role involves strategic planning, identifying opportunities for innovation, and managing projects that enhance business performance.

What are the main challenges a director of innovation typically faces in this role?

A Director of Innovation often deals with balancing the need for creative, out-of-the-box thinking with the practical requirements of business viability and risk management. Navigating resistance to change and securing stakeholder buy-in across different departments can be significant challenges. The role usually involves managing cross-functional teams and building bridges between R&D, marketing, and operations to drive projects forward. Being able to translate visionary ideas into actionable initiatives, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals, is essential for long-term success in this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a director of innovation?

To thrive as a Director of Innovation, you need expertise in strategic planning, product development, and business analysis, typically supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with project management tools, innovation frameworks, and data analytics platforms is highly beneficial. Strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and excellent interpersonal communication set standout candidates apart in this position. These capabilities are crucial for effectively driving change, fostering a culture of innovation, and ensuring the organization remains competitive in a dynamic marketplace.

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Infographic showing various Director Innovation job openings in Novi, MI as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 93% Full Time, and 7% Part Time. Highlights an 95% In-person, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,219 per year, or $53 per hour.

Director, Core Product/Process Innovation, Innovation

Little Caesars

Detroit, MI • On-site

$230K - $241K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 days ago

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4.5

Company rating: 4.5 out of 10

Based on 956 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

93rd of 106 rated fast food restaurants

Job description

Build a Bigger, Better, Bolder Future:
Imagine working for a company that measures its success based off the growth of its colleagues, a company that invests in its future by investing in you. Little Caesars is a company where our colleagues make an impact.
Your Mission:
Leads innovation initiatives specific to product, equipment and processes that simplify operations, create labor savings and/or improve consistency of product and procedure execution at the restaurant level. Analyzes processes and data to identify innovation opportunities. Collaborates with industry leaders to identify, scale and commercialize potential solutions. Leads planning, execution and building of a business case to substantiate the innovation or capture learnings to apply to future projects.
How You'll Make an Impact:
  • Subject Matter Expert in the Bakery Industry.
  • Subject Matter Expert in restaurant Operations, Little Caesars Operations is a plus.
  • Leads analysis of restaurant operations time motion data to identify and solve for simplification, labor savings and improvement to consistency of product and execution processes.
  • Initiates projects by developing sell-in model and presentation, presenting to leadership to gain approval and alignment on success metrics.
  • Collaborates with Operations, Suppliers, Finance, Franchisees, Equipment, and Development to deliver economically viable solutions that impact the restaurants by reducing labor hours and increasing bottom line operating income.
  • Develops and recommends suppliers and manufacturers for new and existing product, ingredients, restaurant equipment, and supplier's production equipment/lines.
  • Leads project management and development of project test plan, scale up and commercialization with clearly identified key metrics and decision gates associated with business case development.
  • Proactively engages with the bakery industry through networking, industry conferences, supplier visits, trade shows and trade journals to continually build and evolve knowledge.
  • Actively engaged in day to day planning, operations and testing execution in the bakery pilot plant and production plant(s) in support of approved projects.
  • Collaborates with Consumer Research to ensure consumer validation of product associated with process, equipment and/or production line changes. Key metrics identified, communicated and aligned upon at the beginning of the project with leadership updates at key decision points throughout the business case development.
  • Develops product and process specifications.
  • Works in Little Caesar Restaurants to continue to be an expert in the operations side of the business.

Who You Are:
  • Minimum of Bachelor's degree in Bakery Science, Food Science or Food Engineering,
  • 15 - 20 years of bakery research and development and/or bakery operations work experience. Supplemental experience in restaurant R&D, QSR preferred.
  • Extensive experience in product/process analysis, design and commercialization required.
  • Bakery pilot and production plant experience specific to design, operations and testing required.
  • Proven experience in data analysis and statistical evaluation.
  • Knowledge and experience of directing product development processes and consumer testing.
  • Ability to formulate bakery products in written form to produce food specifications.
  • Ability to work with food and operate food processing equipment in restaurant environment.
  • Ability to work any position in Little Caesar restaurant.

Where You'll Work:
  • Works in R&D/Innovation office and test kitchen. Field work in manufacturing plants.
  • Travel by car or airplane to stores and various locations (domestic and globally) for supplier visits/tours, ideation sessions, field food product testing, competition research and company business conference.

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All items listed above are illustrative and not comprehensive. They are not contractual in nature and are subject to change at the discretion of Little Caesars Enterprises Inc.
Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to that individual's race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The Company will strive to provide reasonable accommodations to permit qualified applicants who have a need for an accommodation to participate in the hiring process (e.g., accommodations for a job interview) if so requested.
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