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Principal Food Technologist – Marshall, MN
Position Description:
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently,
Schwan's Research & Development, Inc. (Schwan’s), a subsidiary of The
Schwan Food Company, is expanding our Product
Innovation department. If you’re a professional with interests in leading
the development of new products, which includes developing complex
formulas, commercialization of new technology, new platforms, complex
product improvements, cost reduction and resolutions of significant technical
issues in line with Business Unit Strategies, in addition to providing
guidance to team members and advanced technical support of Marketing,
Sales, Operations and external customers, take a look at career
opportunities at Schwan’s.
At
Schwan’s, you’ll get a competitive pay and benefits package. If you’re
interested in joining a global, privately owned company on the move, this
is your opportunity. To find out more and to apply for these
opportunities at Schwan’s, visit our website at:
www.schwansjobs.com .
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Leads
the development of new and breakthrough products which will give
competitive advantage in the marketplace
- Assists
in the identification, development, refinement and planning of new
product concepts that will create new business opportunities or meet
business unit strategies
- Leads
the development and commercialization of very complex projects
involving new technology or the application of existing technologies
that lead to new opportunities for the company
- Develops
experimental formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for
raw ingredients, subassemblies, and finished products for new
products, product improvement, and cost reduction products that meet
project parameters of established pricing, Marketing goals, food
regulations, and operation feasibility
- Leads
Applied Research, Process Development, Innovation, and Operations in
the development, transfer and commercialization of new technology
- Manages
complex test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas and
processing procedures to develop final specifications for the
production of finished products and ensure reproducibility
- Processes
complex formulas, specifications, and requirement for new products,
product improvement, cost reduction, and new or modified production
line
- Leads
team members to ensure successful start-ups of new products, product
improvement, cost reduction, ingredient, formula, specification or
process changes
- Provides
advanced technical solutions to production issues as it relates to
ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and specifications to
ensure continuous production of existing products and maintain
product quality and safety
- Documents
all work according to established procedures and guidelines and
prepare various project reports to project personnel to ensure
complete communication of project status, progress, issues,
solutions, timeline, and accountability
- May be
required to supervise less experienced scientists, engineers, food technologists,
and technicians
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent
Years of related experience: 8-10 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced PC skills including Microsoft
Office Suite; solid interpersonal skills; good understanding of the
different markets in the food industry; advanced knowledge of algebra,
physics, chemistry, statistics and/or experimental design; extensive
knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food functionality and
food processing techniques/methods and equipment in various product
platforms or categories; ability to comprehend and interpret technical
articles, research papers or presentations; must be able to apply technical
learned knowledge to a wide variety of situations; advanced ability to
define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions
and offer solutions; ability to taste and ingest any type of food product
currently under development
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Let us tell you about The Schwan Food Company. We are the largest, branded
frozen-food company in the United States. Schwan's®
offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous United
States as well as operating with a large presence in the foodservice
channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company
has 19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's®
brand.
Candidates
are required to fill out an Employee Profile and Application in its
entirety
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Immediate Consideration, click on the APPLY NOW tabs
Schwan’s is
an equal opportunity employer.
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To Apply Visit The
Schwan Food Company
We are an
equal opportunity employer.
Contact Information
Reference Code: 10-63698
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