Senior Food Technologist – CA
Central Valley
Primary
Responsibilities:
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Develop
new products and innovations through all stages of product introduction
(concept, benchtop, sensory testing, plant trial, commercialization, shelf
life, nutritional verification) while staying within specified parameters
(cost, label claims, targeted flavor and customer profiles) at all
manufacturing sites (Dinuba and Co-packers).
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Generate
creative new concepts and innovative products and processes appropriate to
the brand, business plan and strategies.
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Represent
R&D as a project leader in interacting with marketing, production, QA,
purchasing, finance, logistics, and sales departments as well as with
suppliers and customers.
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Prioritize
projects and co-ordinate daily lab schedules and resources based on time
lines and business needs.
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Understand
the impact of decisions on departmental and company financials.
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Provide
Technical Services and trouble shooting support to Operations and Quality
Assurance in Dinuba and co-packing facilities.
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Be
technical liaison to Coke and Apopka technical groups.
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Conduct
technical research projects through all stages of experimentation (test
protocol development, inter-departmental coordination, execution, and data
generation & interpretation).
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Investigate,
analyze, and execute new product/process improvement and cost savings
opportunities.
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Train,
develop, and supervise Food Technologist and/or Lab Technicians.
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Co-ordinate
daily lab schedules and priorities.
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Develop
ingredient and nutritional statements and present to SRA for approval.
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Develop
and maintain Operating and Ingredient Specifications.
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Develop,
execute, and audit best lab procedures and practices.
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Develop
juice blend recipes for production.
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Develop
and maintain food service customer relationships.
Ø Self-training to keep
abreast of developing technologies, lifestyle and nutritional trends to
maintain competitive edge.
Ø Other duties as
assigned.
Required skills:
Minimum Requirements:
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Bachelors
Degree in Food Science or related field with minimum 10 years of product
development experience.
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Solid
understanding of food chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and sensory
evaluation principles and practices.
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Possess
detailed and diverse experiences in all phases of the product development
process and in ingredient technology.
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Possess
diverse food processing and ingredient science knowledge.
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Previous
experience exhibiting leadership skills within R&D and with other
departments; supervisory experience is also required.
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Self-manage
multiple projects in a fast paced working environment.
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Work well
with many departments such as Marketing, Sales, Operations, Quality, and
Purchasing.
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Understand
R&D’s actions on the company’s financials.
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Proactive
and able to identify problems and execute solutions.
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Ability
to travel required.
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Creative
culinary skills.
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Understanding
of NHB and LOHAS customer base and nutritional and culinary trends.
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Excellent
communications and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to present to
upper management, sales groups, and customers.
Ø Fruit and/or
nutritional experience a plus, but not necessary.
Contact:
Sherry Mabray
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Job Type:
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Direct Hire
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Job Status:
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Full Time
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Locations:
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California-Central Valley
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Categories:
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Food & Beverage
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or Apply Online
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