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Rebecca Smith

Critic · DISC type C
R&D Manager at Simply Good
📍 Hawthorne, California, United States

As an R&D Manager at The Simply Good Foods Company, this individual leads product development with a strong background in food science. Holding a Master of Science from Chapman University and specialized food safety certifications (HACCP), their career has progressed through key scientific and project management roles at Beyond Meat.

Their academic journey includes a Bachelor of Arts from UC Irvine and a Master of Science from Chapman University. They maintain a connection to their alma maters, valuing their educational foundations and the professional networks these communities may offer.

They possess the unique experience of managing the "Beef Value Stream" as a Project Manager at the pioneering plant-based food company, Beyond Meat.

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
R&D Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Hawthorne, California, United States
Personality Overview

How Rebecca shows up

Precise
Information Seeker
Negotiator

It is very likely that they will negotiate pricing or other important terms. Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features. They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions.

Priorities

Topics Rebecca cares about

Food Innovation
Her career is centered on R&D and food science, progressing from scientist to manager in roles focused on new product creation at Simply Good Foods and Beyond Meat.
Plant-Based Alternatives
She spent several years at Beyond Meat, notably as a Project Manager for their "Beef Value Stream", showcasing deep experience in the plant-based sector.
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Career

Work history

5-2025
R&D Manager
Simply Good
1-2024 - 5-2025
Sr. Food Scientist
Simply Good
7-2023 - 11-2023
Project Manager- Beef Value Stream
Beyond Meat
4-2023 - 7-2023
Scientist I
Beyond Meat
9-2021 - 4-2023
Associate Scientist
Beyond Meat
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Media appearances

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Education
Master of Science
Chapman University
Bachelor of Arts
UC Irvine
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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