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Primary Responsibilities:
- Work with cross functional
teams in the development of new product formulations and/or
reformulations of existing products, including commercialization.
- Manage a portfolio of assigned
product development projects through the various stages of the product
development life cycle.
- Manage and develop nutritional
labeling and ingredient statements, product specifications and
processing procedures.
- Facilitate product development
by working with suppliers as well as marketing, quality and
production.
- Maintain formula database.
- Stay up-to-date on new regulations
and current events regarding food science by reviewing FDA and USDA
regulations.
- Duplicate competitive
seasonings for flavor, texture, color, nutritional content, and
adherence to FDA and USDA standards and regulations.
- Utilizes knowledge of current
regulations, product formulation, supplier specifications, customer
requirements and Company standards to develop and update finished
product ingredient statements and nutritional documents as defined by
FDA and USDA.
- Independently initiates,
investigates, and implements significant new process improvements, and
cost savings projects.
- Provide sourcing information as
needed.
- Coordinate with the Quality
Department to comply with HACCP and all Food Safety Programs
- Other duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Food Science/
Biology/ Chemistry or related field with relevant 2+ years’ work
experience in seasonings, spices, processed foods, sausage or meat
snacks industry preferred
- Knowledge of product
specifications, nutrition and labeling for finished products and
ingredients
- Demonstrated experience in
product development and formulation from concept to completion
- Proven ability to apply food
science and food engineering principles to solve problems
- Strong computer skills,
especially Excel
- Ability to effectively
communicate and interact when working with cross-functional teams
- Well organized with the ability
to prioritize projects and adapt to changing deadlines
- Ability to take initiative and
work independently
- Willingness to cultivate
career-growth opportunities and advancement within a progressive,
forward-thinking firm with a proven record of steady growth
Benefits & Opportunities
Competitive Pay · Health Insurance · Dental Insurance ·
Life Insurance · 401K · Paid holidays & vacation · On-site fitness room
· Employee lounge · Employee discounts
Job Type: Full-time
Job Location:
Required education:
Required experience:
- seasonings, spices: 2 years
Required license or certification:
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