COMPANY DESCRIPTION: With our pioneering
Horizon Organic, Silk, International Delight and Land OLakes brands in
North America and Alpro and Provamel brands in Europe, WhiteWave
Foods has made healthy, alternative food choices mainstream, creating
not just new categories, but a new consumer mind set. At heart, we are
creators, engaged in the making of a new kind of Food Company. We are
unique in possessing both the creativity and the scale not only to meet
the worlds emerging needs, but to shape them, and help define the
future of food. As we experience growth, and as our portfolio
of products grows, we maintain a constant focus on our environmental and
social responsibilities. We pursue reductions against waste, water usage
and greenhouse gas emissions throughout our operations, focusing on our
plants and our company owned farms. We are also champions for food
security, lending our support to national hunger relief organizations
and those that operate in our local communities.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Work in interdepartmental role to lead in
development of new product formulations. Prepare nutritional information
and ingredient declarations, and assist in preparation of package
labels.
RESPONSIBILITES: Provide nutritional labeling, ingredient
statements as applicable Provide direction for pilot plant work. Work with cross-functional teams in the
development of new product formulations. Source ingredients Meet cost objectives Evaluate current processing capabilities Coordinate production start-up Facilitate product development by working
with vendors. Lead pilot plant testing of experimental
formulations. Lead plant trial testing. Provide equivalent or improved product
quality and cost savings by evaluating new suppliers/ingredients. Establish production parameters and
processing procedures by drafting product specifications. Confirm that products will meet code by
conducting shelf life testing for new product formulations.
Requirements
Preferred Candidate Qualifications: A. Education and Experience: B.A. in Food Science or related field 3-5 years in Food Science or Food
Manufacturing role
B. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Working knowledge of the Code of Federal
Regulations Experienced in product development and
formulation. Knowledge of experimental design and food
sensory evaluation techniques.
NON ESSENTIAL: SALARY: WhiteWave
Foods Company offers a competitive salary and bonus potential. The
company also provides a comprehensive benefits package as well as many
other company sponsored benefits. Nothing in this job description restricts WhiteWave Foods rights to assign or reassign duties
and responsibility to this job at any time.
The WhiteWave Foods
Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion,
marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability,
veteran status, pregnancy or any other factor that may be protected by
law. This policy extends to all employees and includes all aspects of
the employment relationship. WhiteWave Foods
is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
