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Sr
Food Technologist-13001206
– Grand Rapids, MI
Description
POSITION
SUMMARY:
This Sr. Food Technologist position has primary
accountability for growing top- and bottom-line of the nutrition business
by developing new product platforms and line extensions, or making
improvements to existing products.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Project
Assistance for Product/Process Innovation & Renovation Projects:
o Determine & execute all elements of product
development, including technical strategic direction, timeline
development, risk management, and technology transfer.
o Partner with brand group, co-create project
direction, and lead the overall technical execution.
o Accountability for the overall success of the project.
· Provide
product and process related technical assistance to our M&D factories
and Co-manufacturers where appropriate.
· Provide
Technical assistance to Purchasing and Quality Assurance by evaluating
alternative ingredients, suppliers or supplier manufacturing locations.
· Maintain
Formulations and Procedures databases where appropriate and required.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS
AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
· BS degree in
Food Science or related discipline.
EXPERIENCE:
The ideal candidate would possess 2-5 years of experience in
a product development role within the food industry.
SKILLS:
· Broad-based
technical understanding of applicable technologies, preferably with
demonstrated tactical execution skills involving development of new
products, and ideally from concept through commercialization.
· Competence
with development of thermally-processed products desired.
· Ability to
solve technical problems associated with product development with
technical excellence.
· Partner
effectively with cross-functional input through the planning and
decision-making process.
· Provide
technical leadership and project management within cross-functional teams
to influence strategic project direction.
· Work
independently with minimal supervision in technical disciplines after
appropriate training.
· Ability to
leverage out-sourced project support.
Nestlé is an ‘Equal Opportunity Employer’ and is
looking for diversity in candidates for employment.
Job
R&D/Scientific/Product
Development
Primary
Location
US-MI-Grand
Rapids-Fremont
Organization
Nestle Nutrition
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting
Date
Ongoing
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