Under limited supervision researches, conducts
experiments, gathers data, develops preliminary findings and prepares
written reports for the development of new products beginning at conception
through successful commercialization. Selects appropriate methods, tests
and procedures for testing. Develops project timelines, creates technical
proposals and reports and makes recommendations.
Position Responsibilities
New§
Product formulation: Formulate new products to match the ingredient
statement, nutritional profile and product attributes of the target
product. Develop and document the process for the manufacture of the new
product. Conduct plant§
trials and new product start-ups. Develop project timelines
that are§
acceptable to management, marketing and the R&D Manager and accomplish
on-time delivery. Develop finished product and
processing§
specifications. Work closely with
Engineering/Operations to source§ equipment
required for new product manufacture. Provide operations and engineering
with process procedures. Conceptualize and develop
new§
products prototypes. Misc. items as needed§
Position Qualifications
§
Requires Bachelors in Food Science Proven Ability To Handle
Multiple§
Projects Simultaneously. Experience Initiating Cost
Savings Projects and§
Executing/Commercializing These Projects. Possess Background In Food§
Chemistry Specific To Ingredient Functionality And Ingredient Interactions. §
Proven Problem-Solving Expertise. High learning agility.§ Plant§
Start-Up Experience. Proficient In The Use Of
Statistics§ Proficient In§
Microsoft Office Software. May travel up to 10% of
time. Must be able to§ travel
independently and as a responsible CAG representative.
