.Position SummaryManage and execute projects related to product development/formulation, batch testing, scale-up and commercialization of new products; process improvement of existing products.
Develop product specifications; manage sensory science activities, and oversee product regulatory, labeling and nutritional compliance.
Analyze and develop technical recommendations for processing cooked products, commercial process development, commercialization improvement, quality systems and regulatory oversight.Job FunctionDevelop and implement product design, experimental design, benchtop R&D execution, product evaluation, and sample presentations; develop short and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybridsAnalyze laboratory results including but not limited to new products and trend plotting; tracking chemistry tests; building parametersDocument and maintain Production's Standard Technical Instructions (STI); verify adherence to thespecificationsIdentify product growth and new product opportunities; develop, modify and implement new product launches from concept to commercialization; design, conduct plant trials and summarize results; maintain technical documentationIdentify and execute initiatives including innovation, renovation, cost engineering, and brand maintenance; identify customer needs; collaborate with cross-functional teams including but not limited to Marketing, Customer Insights, Sales, Operations, Food Safety Quality and Regulatory (FSQR), Finance, and multiple proteins; develop new products based on findings; provide technical salessupportDevelop and implement innovation roadmap market plan(s) including but not limited to market and innovation plansBuild and maintain relationships with Foodservice customers; provide technical salesassistanceOther duties as assignedMinimum QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Food Science or related or equivalent experienceThree (3) years' food product development experienceExcellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skillsProven troubleshooting and analytical skillsAbility to influence, coach and motivate others to meet food science goalsAbility to build effective plans to support strategic initiativesProven organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environmentProficient with Microsoft office, including skills with Outlook, Word and ExcelPreferred QualificationsFood manufacturing experienceExperience in culinary or restaurant environmentTechnical sales / customer service experienceProject management experience including influencing/leading cross-functional project teamsPhysical RequirementsUsual plant environment with frequent sitting, walking, and standing, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing.
Frequent use of eye, hand, and finger coordination enabling the use of machinery and equipment