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Location:
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Akron, NY
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Type:
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Driving
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Posted:
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04-12-2012
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Location Name:
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Akron, NY
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Wage:
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Depends on Experience
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Position Type:
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Full Time
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Shift:
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1st Shift
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CLASSIFICATION:
EXEMPT
REPORTING RESPONSIBILITY:
RESEARCH AND QUALITY TEAM LEADER
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:
Participate in all
areas of Research and Development including: Product/Process
Development/Modification, Project Management, Cost Control, Formulation and
Formula Maintenance, Labeling and Nutritional requirements, and Product
Packaging. Interface on a daily basis with Quality Assurance,
Marketing, Sales, Purchasing, and Operations in support of company and
department objectives
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Participate in product/process development and/or
improvement from concept to final product including bench top, pilot
plant, plant trials, and production runs
- Develop and participate in tests and evaluations of
ingredients and equipment needed to support product development and
cost improvements
- Set up and conduct effective sensory evaluation sessions
of existing, new and competitors’ products and/or ingredients or
process modifications, and subsequently, perform statistical analyses
of data
- Prepare product descriptions, ingredient declarations,
nutritional information and calculations
- Set up and maintain R&D records including:
ingredients and ingredient specifications, nutritional databases of
ingredients and products, information on product specifications and
codes
- Understand and perform computer-assisted operations in
development of test and plant formulations and Bills of Materials
(BOMS)
- Assist Marketing in packaging development, including
reviews and sign offs at various stages of development relative to
NLEA matters for branded, co-pack, and private label products
- Serve as a resource to the QC Lab providing
necessary assistance and training as the needs of the department or
company may dictate
- Participate in team-based functions related to
quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale in support of company and
department goals.
REQUIREMENTS:
- B.S. in Food Science or related field (i.e. Dairy
Science, Biological Sciences), or A.A.S. in Food Science or related
field with 10 years or more experience in food processing and/ or food
ingredient environments
- A minimum of 4 years and preferably more years of
experience in product/process development including successful
launches of several new products (or processes)
- Ability and willingness to learn computer skills and
programs as the position may dictate in a reasonable time
period.
- Proficient with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel,
Microsoft Outlook, OWL software or equivalent software.
- Experienced in effective management of projects in
support of new food product/food processing development
- Willingness to learn and participate in all facets of
production related activities associated with understanding all facets
of food processing and storage associated with frozen dessert
manufacturing
- Experience with functioning and contributing to
projects within cross functional teams
- Willingness to participate in travel including overnight
travel.
- Strong orientation promoting/executing safety initiatives
- Strong creative skills/instincts
- Strong verbal, written and interpersonal communication
skills
Perry’s Ice Cream is
an EOE, M/F/D and Drug Free facility
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