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Sr Food
Technologist (Dough) – 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 Food Service Food
Technology department. If you’re a professional with interests in forming
and leading product development projects related to dough/sandwich and
handheld products by developing complex formulas, processing procedures,
and specifications for new products, product enhancements, and cost
reductions to meet project parameters and Business Unit strategies, in
addition to providing advanced technical support to 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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- 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.
- Develops experimental
formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for raw
ingredients, subassemblies, and finished products for simple new
product, product improvement, and cost reduction that meet project
parameters of established pricing, Marketing goals, food regulations,
and operation feasibility.
- Organizes and manages complex
test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas and processing
procedures to develop final specifications and ensure reproducibility
for the production of finished products and subassemblies.
- Establishes team and works
with members to ensure successful start-ups of new products, product
improvements, cost reductions, and ingredient, formula, specification,
or process changes
- Evaluates ingredients and
processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple product
improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
- Evaluates, confirms
acceptability, creates/updates specifications
and implements proposed ingredients or process for Supplier
Optimization.
- Documents all work according
to established procedures and guidelines provides timely and effective
oral and written communication and prepare various project reports to
project personnel and project leader to ensure complete communication
of project status, progress, issues, solutions, timeline, and
accountability.
- Supports innovation in the
development of new ideas, new products or new product platforms
through ideation sessions and bench top experimentation, along with
the ability to effectively communicate the concept.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
Bachelor of
Science degree in Food Science, or related field, or equivalent combination
of education and/or product development experience.
Years of related experience: 6-8 years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced communication and interpersonal
skills. Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite particularly
Excel and Word; advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Physics,
Chemistry, and Statistics; solid knowledge and understanding of food
ingredients, food chemistry, food processing, and food functionality; must
be able to comprehend technical articles, research papers, or presentation;
must be able to apply advanced technical knowledge learned; 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
For 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: 11-68449
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