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Sr.
Food Technologist – Marshall, MN The
subsidiaries and businesses of The Schwan Food Company
Job
Snapshot Location: MARSHALL,
MN 56258 ( Employee
Type: Full-Time
Employee Industry: Food Manages
Others: Not
Specified Job Type: Science Posted: 3/3/2009 Contact
Information Ref ID: 08-46223 Description
GENERAL PURPOSE This position, under general
supervision, is responsible for leading product development projects
developing moderately complex formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications for new products, product enhancement, and cost reductions to
meet project parameters and Business Unit strategies. The incumbent may also
provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Operations, and external
customers. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESDevelops
experimental formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for raw
ingredients, subassemblies and finished products for simple new products,
product improvements, and cost reductions that meet project parameters of
established pricing, marketing goals, food regulations, and operation
feasibility.Organizes and manages moderately complex test runs to validate or
modify experimental formulas and processing procedures to develop final
specifications for the production of finished products and ensure
reproducibility. Works with team 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. Provides 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. Documents
work according to established procedures and guidelines, provides timely and
effective oral and written communication and prepares various project reports
to project team 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. QUALIFICATIONS 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: 3-5 years related experience. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Intermediate
communication and interpersonal skills. Intermediate PC skills including
Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and Word; intermediate knowledge
of Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics; intermediate
knowledge and understanding of food ingredients, food chemistry, food
processing, and food functionality; ability to comprehend moderately complex
technical articles, research papers, or presentation; Must be able to apply
technical knowledge learned; intermediate 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 Requirements
Please
refer to the Job Description for the qualifications. |
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