Job Description

Job Description:

Company Description: 

McDonald’s is proud to be one of the most recognized brands in the world, with restaurants in over 100 countries that serve 70 million customers daily. We continue to operate from a position of strength. Our updated growth strategy is focused on staying ahead of what our customers want and realizing further growth potential. Our relentless ambition is why McDonald’s remains one of the world’s leading corporations after almost 70 years. Joining McDonald's means thinking big and preparing for a career that can have influence around the world. 

At McDonald’s, we see every day as a chance to create positive impact. We lead through our values centered on inclusivity, service, integrity, community and family. From support of Ronald McDonald House Charities to our Youth Opportunity project and sustainability initiatives, our values keep us dedicated to using our scale for good: good for our customers, people, industry and planet. We also offer a broad range of outstanding benefits including a sabbatical program, tuition assistance and flexible work arrangements. 

Job Description

The Sr. Manager, Global Menu Food Technologist - Poultry is a key leadership role responsible for driving innovation and development of poultry-focused menu items across global markets. This role leads cross-functional collaboration to create, test, and commercialize new products that align with McDonald’s brand standards, operational capabilities, and consumer expectations. The ideal candidate will be a subject matter expert in poultry and food science, with a strong foundation in R&D, sensory evaluation, and commercialization processes.

Responsibilities

Development

  • Maintain a strong understanding of McDonald’s operating systems, product standards, and supplier processes.
  • Investigate and validate poultry menu items that are safe, consistent, operationally feasible, align with brand standards and meet all critical taste standards.
  • Design laboratory and confirmation (scale-up) experiments to evaluate the impact of formulation and operational variables on key product attributes such as taste, texture, appearance, etc.
  • Conduct research focused on food safety, shelf life, sensory performance, yield improvement, and process optimization. Define product specifications and establish acceptable attribute ranges based on process capability.
  • Partner with Global Supply Chain and Quality Systems to support commercialization efforts (i.e. supplier approvals, target identification and ingredient compliance with local legislation) across the system. 

Innovation and Improvement

  • Stay current on global food trends, technologies, and processes to identify innovative opportunities across multiple product categories, including poultry, baked goods, meats, dairy, and produce.
  • Develop targeted product concepts that address strategic menu needs, serving as a key contributor and liaison on the Global Sensory Team.
  • Assess and apply industry technologies to enhance product quality, operational efficiency, and consumer appeal, in nline with McDonald's menu needs.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners-including Supply Chain Management, Nutrition, Quality Systems, RSG and AOW Menu Leads-to implement improvements and drive innovation.
  • Challenge existing operational platforms and processes to unlock new capabilities and support strategic menu needs.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Food Science, Poultry Science, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in product development across multiple food categories (e.g., poultry, beef, bakery, dairy, coatings).
  • Strong understanding of food processing, ingredient functionality, and sensory science.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop process-capable functional specifications.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate technical concepts for diverse audiences.
  • Experience working with global suppliers and navigating regulatory compliance.
  • Strong project management, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
  • Culinary knowledge and appreciation for the intersection of science and food experience is a plus.

Compensation

Bonus Eligible: YES

Long-Term Incentive: YES

Benefits Eligible: YES

Salary Range

Salary Range: $129,800.00 - $165,490.00

The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we may also consider your experience, and other job-related factors.

Additional Information: 

Benefits eligible: This position offers health and welfare benefits, a 401(k) plan, adoption assistance program, educational assistance program, flexible ways of working, and time off policies (including sick leave, parental leave, and vacation/PTO). Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on job classification and length of employment.  

Bonus eligible: This position is eligible for a bonus, calculated based on individual and company performance. 

Long term Incentive eligible: This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to McDonald’s long-term incentive plan. 

McDonald’s is an equal opportunity employer committed to the diversity of our workforce. We promote an inclusive work environment that creates feel-good moments for everyone. McDonald’s provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as part of the application or hiring process or to perform the essential functions of their job. If you need assistance accessing or reading this job posting or otherwise feel you need an accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact mcdhrbenefits@us.mcd.com. Reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. 

McDonald’s provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), race, color, religion, ancestry or national origin, age, disability status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, protected military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

Nothing in this job posting or description should be construed as an offer or guarantee of employment. 

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