Ryan is the Director of R&D for Manufacturing at H-E-B, leveraging his PhD in Food Science from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He leads technical teams in developing and scaling new products, with an emphasis on ingredient interactions and formulation for commercial production lines.
He is currently focused on shaping the bakery innovation pipeline, fostering breakthroughs in baking science and improving operational efficiency.
Ryan Legge
Director of Research and Development, Manufacturing at H-E-B
San Antonio, Texas, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Baking Science
He is actively hiring for and managing R&D in bakery innovation, focusing on ingredient interactions and formulation.
Food Product Development
As Director of R&D, he provides technical leadership for cross-functional teams managing multiple product categories and projects.
Manufacturing Scalability
A key part of his role is ensuring products are optimized for performance, consistency, and scalability on commercial production lines.
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Work History
2025
Director of Research and Development, Manufacturing at H-E-B
2014 - 2025
R&D Project Manager at H-E-B
2013 - 2015
Sr. Quality Specialist at Conagra Brands
2011 - 2013
Research Technologist III at University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Education
2007 - 2012
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
2003 - 2007
Bachelor's degree from University of Nebraska-Lincoln
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Location : San Antonio, Texas, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Director of Research and Development, Manufacturing at H-E-B
