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This
position is responsible for hands-on, day-to-day new product development,
product optimization and cost optimization activities across all JBSS
business channels and all JBSS product categories. This position will
play a key role in the product development activities associated with
delivering against our short-term and longer-term Innovation plans as well
as fulfilling the numerous sample requests that R&D receives. The
individual in this role will also be assigned key customer relationships
and will serve as the JBSS technical liaison to these customers.
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Understanding
and mastery of the JBSS product development process from concept through
first production
- Collaboration with internal
(Marketing, Sales) and external customers to ensure objectives are
being addressed clearly, efficiently, and on-time.
- Identification of new
technologies, processes, and new raw materials to support the JBSS
Innovation pipeline.
- Leveraging of external
suppliers for necessary new raw materials, and development support.
- Working with internal resources
(R&D team, Production, Accounting, Procurement, etc.) to develop
innovative and on-trend formulas
- Documentation of raw material
and finished good specifications and integration into JBSS systems.
- Development of draft
ingredient statements and NLEA panels
- Collaboration with Technical
Services on allergen, Kosher, labeling, specification and claims
issues
- Integration into JBSS
production – working with schedulers, supervisors, operators,
packaging, QA, etc. to scale-up and commercialize products
Timely and efficient response to Sample Requests
- Collaboration with requestor
on details, timing, and quantities required
- Efficient and creative
utilization of outside suppliers
- Management of multiple
simultaneous requests and priorities
Utilization and mastery of Product Vision R&D software
- Play active role in data
entry and database upkeep
- Act as liaison between
R&D and Technical Services
Documentation of JBSS processes and procedures and updating and maintenance
of R&D records
Collaborations with Procurement and Production on cost optimization
projects
Participation in JBSS SVA initiatives
Responsible for manufacturing, distributing and consistently maintaining
safe and quality food by following good manufacturing practices, allergen
controls, food defense, HACCP and SQF requirements.
Responsible for immediately reporting all food safety and quality issues to
your manager.
Responsible for partnering with others; Sharing knowledge, skills and
information within your team and across functional areas.
Responsible for enhancing technical and functional competencies, as well as
professional and leadership development.
Other duties / tasks / special projects as assigned by the Director of
R&D.
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BS
Degree in Food Science / Technology. 5-10 years
experience in the food industry working in product
development/innovation. Proven track record of culinary and technical
innovation with food or beverage products is required (experience with nut
and/or snack products is a plus). Ability to lead and manage
cross-functional teams. Comfortable expressing opinions and selling
his/her point of view. Experience in regulatory is essential, and
experience with Product Vision software is highly desirable. Proficiency
with Microsoft Office applications required. Excellent communication
and cross-functional teamwork skills are a must.
Reporting to this position: This position has no direct
reporting relationships.
Job Specific Requirements:
In
the event that the Sr. Food Scientist is absent, the Department
Manager is responsible for providing an equally qualified person to cover
this position.
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