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This position is full-time and onsite at our location in Hood River, Oregon. The Senior Food ... cheese products. Reporting to the VP of R&D, this role owns projects from concept through ...

Production Manager

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Marin French Cheese, a brand of Laura Chenel's Chevre, Inc. and subsidiary of the family-owned ... Petaluma, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt What You'll DoEmployee Management * Create an atmosphere ...

Production Manager

Petaluma, CA · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Marin French Cheese, a brand of Laura Chenel's Chevre, Inc. and subsidiary of the family-owned ... Petaluma, CA Job Type: Full-Time, Exempt What You'll DoEmployee Management * Create an atmosphere ...

Sr. Site Director

Nampa, ID · On-site

$116K - $240K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description TITLE: Sr. Site Director DUTIES: Oversee operational oversight ... Lead all site operations across cheese, string, whey, and fresh mozzarella production lines ...

Excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision * Full time schedule * Located in ... Kitchen & Cheese Production Supervisors, Kitchen and Cheese Production Supervisors, National QA ...

Production Supervisor

Walton, NY · On-site

$70K - $80K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful ... BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred * 2+ years of ...

Production Supervisor

Tulare, CA · On-site

$80K - $88K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose. At ... BA/BS Degree in Business, Food Science, Engineering or related field is preferred * 2+ years of ...

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As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time cheese scientist in the United States is $90,961.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $68,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Principal Scientist

Alpha Executive Search

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Full-time

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Job description

Principal Scientist, R&D – Director-Level | Cheese Innovation

Multiple Location Options in CALIFORNIA OR WISCONSIN

RELOCATION to CA or WI Required - ASSISTANCE PROVIDED

Join a top 10 global dairy processor as a Director-level Principal Scientist leading innovation in pasta filata cheeses (string, mozzarella, provolone). This is a key strategic role driving product development, process optimization, and technical leadership across the cheese portfolio.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead R&D strategy and innovation for pasta filata cheese products.
  • Identify new technologies to enhance quality, yield, and operational efficiency.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, ops, packaging, and category teams.
  • Build strategic partnerships with suppliers, universities, and industry groups.
  • Support IP strategy, quality initiatives, and capital project feasibility.
What You Bring
  • Must have hands-on experience with pasta filata cheese development (string, mozzarella, provolone).
  • Have a minimum of 5 - 10 years in DAIRY R&D or technical services.
  • Master’s in Dairy/Food Science or related field.
  • Proven leadership and strong communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel 50%+.

Drive innovation. Lead change. Shape the future of cheese.

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Full-time
Job function
  • Research, Product Management, and Science
Industries
  • Dairy Product Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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