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This
position is responsible for using their creativity and expertise in
developing formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for new
and reformulated products. This position also serves as a technical
resource for product nutrition and processing related issues. This
individual is responsible for the development of products. They are
responsible as a technical resource by making recommendations and
providing guidance to many areas within the organization, such as
manufacturing, procurement, and quality.
Responsibilities
- Develop new products from
concept to commercialization
- Identify and evaluate
materials for alternates and potential cost savings options
- Assist with the sourcing
and evaluation of co-packers
- Conduct Shelf life studies
on products
- Reformulate existing
products for product improvements or based on cost savings
opportunities
- Function as a technical
resource for various departments
- Provide process direction
and recommendations to manufacturing for new and existing products
- Lead cross departmental
meetings related to the production of formulated products
Requirements
- 3-5
years of experience
- Bachelors of
Science degree in Food Science, Nutrition or Chemistry
- Strong
knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing
processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply market
and market research practices
- Ability
to work in a lab, pilot plant and manufacturing scale environments
- Organization
and presentation skills
- Proficiency
with all Microsoft Office programs, including excel, word, and power
point
- Proficiency
with ESHA Genesis
- Collection,
documentation, analysis and interpretation of data
- Knowledge
of food or packaging processing methods and techniques; particularly
in baking, extrusion, RTD beverages and dry blending
- Good
verbal and written communication skills, analytical skills and the
ability to work with professional and nonprofessional personnel
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