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Director Tech & Innovation
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Job ID:
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1870
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Location:
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United
States - Turlock, CA
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Full/Part Time:
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Full-Time
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Regular/Temporary:
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Regular
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Job Summary
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Responsible
for identifying gaps in Sensient Natural
Ingredients technical capabilities and identifying opportunities
for development of commanding commercial positions through
technology development, partnership with companies with unique and
compatible products or technologies, and through new product
development. As a member of the Natural Ingredients senior
management team will contribute to overall strategy setting,
including plans to exploit the technical opportunities identified
and will work with colleagues to execute. To accomplish this,
thorough understanding of the trends within the food industry is
needed to generate new products that will establish and sustain Sensient Natural Ingredients in a leading
market position. Experience and knowledge in the technical and
scientific areas of the food industry will allow incumbent to fully
contribute to the overall direction of both the Natural Ingredients
business as it exists today and to grow the business with new
product offerings and in the US and internationally.
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Responsibilities
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- Lead,
develop and implement long-range business strategies with the
division GM to meet the division’s short-term and long-term
growth ambition.
- Identify
new technologies necessary to enhance Sensient’s
position and grow as a leader in the Natural Foods industry
and source these technologies that will enable growth.
- Direct,
develop, and manage the Natural Ingredients research programs
to insure the integration with overall strategic business
plans through new value added products development.
- Position
will be responsible for overall division Quality Control &
Assurance Departments.
- Interact
with academia and other outside bodies to keep current on
technology changes that could impact the business.
- Identify
technologies and/or ingredients to maintain compliance with
changing regulatory requirements.
- Assist
with the identification, selection and feasibility analysis of
suppliers who have the technology capabilities to
assist/subsidize company capabilities in new product
production.
- Liaise
with other departments to provide value added product
opportunities that build strategic alliances with other
organizations and leverages customer relationships to bring
new products to market for other organizations that do not
have established customer relationships.
- Assist
with finding alternate technical processes and ingredient
system solutions for improved supply chain cost, quality and
delivery.
- Create
alliances and partnerships with universities to strengthen
technical (i.e. food, industrial microbiology, etc.)
capabilities and resources.
- Work
with academia to develop robust co-op/ intern programs with
local colleges.
- Communicate
research progress and technology trends to business groups on
a regular basis through professional presentations,
publications, and/or written and oral reports.
- Develop
competent processes with new technologies and process
improvements on existing technologies.
- Maintain
open communications throughout all levels within the
organization.
- Represent
the company in various food industry and professional
organizations.
- Lead,
guide, direct and maintain intellectual property initiatives
and policies relating to internal and external processes, and
communicate capabilities throughout the organization.
- Prepare
and attain budgets while conducting business activities in
accordance with approved corporate guidelines.
- May
perform other functions as assigned.
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Qualifications
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Must
have a thorough knowledge of the food industry. Well-developed
interpersonal and communication skills are necessary. Effective
organizational and collaboration skills are required. Requires BS
degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related field. Advance degree
(MS or PhD) preferred. Minimum fifteen (15) years’ experience in
the food industry to include product development, process
development, flavor development, and sensory evaluation. Must be
able to lead change within the organization.
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About Sensient Natural Ing.
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The Sensient
Natural Ingredients group is part of Sensient
Flavors & Fragrances Group and is one of the largest producers
and distributors of dehydrated onion and garlic products as well as
chili powder, paprika, chili pepper and dehydrated vegetables such
as parsley, celery and spinach. These ingredients are used in many
of today's popular convenience foods. The Natural Ingredients unit
is located in Turlock, California.
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