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Our client is the international leader in the manufacturing
of quality food and beverages.
This
division is located in WI and develops products sold into the Food Service
segment.
They are
growing and currently seeking an experienced Senior Food Scientist to
support their Food Service R&D Team.
This
group supports of the development of new food service products focusing
primarily on syrups, smoothie mixes, concentrates and bases.
The
Senior Food Scientist will create new concepts and work with various technologies
including cold fill, hot fill and pasteurization.
They
will develop new products using internal and external resources to deliver
products within time, taste, functionality, cost and regulatory
expectations. Responsibilities will extend to defining specifications and
standards for finished products and interaction with key customers.
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manage
a project portfolio
Develop new products and applications
Develop relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders
Plan
and document plant trials for the successful commercialization of new
products
Critically evaluate flavors and ingredients to develop great tasting
products
Provide technical support to other departments as needed.
Manage
the development process to ensure complete transparency and trace ability
of work.
Critically evaluate suppliers to determine the best and most cost effective
ingredients
REQUIREMENTS:
Candidate should have a bachelors degree in Food Science, or related field
and take a hands on approach to the development process.
Experience developing food service products
At
least 5 years of experience working cross functionally within R&D, QA,
Marketing, Culinary and Production
Experience working with Foodservice accounts
Good
working knowledge of ingredient functionality
Experience taking new products from concept through to test and final
implementation.
Excellent project management, communication and presentation skills.
Competitive
salary, bonus program, excellent benefits, relocation.
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