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Job Title :
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Sr
Food Technologist – Marshall, MN
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Company :
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Schwan's Research and Development, Inc.
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Position Type :
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Full Time - Regular
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Exempt/Non Exempt :
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Exempt
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Shift :
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Day Shift
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City :
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MARSHALL
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State :
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Minnesota
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Description :
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently, Schwans Research and Development (Schwan’s),
a subsidiary of The Schwan Food Company, is expanding our Research
and Development group supporting our Food Service National Accounts
department. If you’re a professional with interests in under limited
supervision, responsible for forming and leading product development
projects by developing complex formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications for new products, product enhancements, and cost
reductions to meet project parameters and Business Unit strategies.
The incumbent will also provide advanced technical support to
Marketing, Sales, Operations, and external customers, take a look at
career opportunities at Schwan’s.
At Schwan’s, you’ll get a competitive pay and benefits
package. If you’re interested in joining a global, privately owned
company on the move, this is your opportunity. To find out more and
to apply for these opportunities at Schwan’s, visit our website at:
www.schwansjobs.com.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- Provides
advanced technical solutions to production issues as it relates
to ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications to ensure continuous production of existing
products and maintain product quality and safety
- Develops
experimental formulas, processing procedures, and specifications
for raw ingredients, subassemblies, and finished products for
simple new product, product improvement, and cost reduction that
meet project parameters of established pricing, Marketing goals,
food regulations, and operation feasibility
- Organizes
and manages complex test runs to validate or modify experimental
formulas and processing procedures to develop final
specifications and ensure reproducibility for the production of
finished products and subassemblies
- Organizes
and manages complex test runs to validate or modify experimental
formulas and processing procedures to develop final
specifications and ensure reproducibility for the production of
finished products and subassemblies
- Establishes
team and works with members to ensure successful start-ups of
new products, product improvements, cost reductions, and
ingredient, formula, specification, or process changes
- Evaluates
ingredients and processing techniques to identify and
commercialize simple product improvement and cost reduction
opportunities
- Evaluates,
confirms acceptability, creates/updates specifications and
implements proposed ingredients or process for Supplier
Optimization
- Documents
all work according to established procedures and guidelines
provides timely and effective oral and written communication and
prepare various project reports to project personnel and project
leader to ensure complete communication of project status,
progress, issues, solutions, timeline, and accountability
- Supports innovation in
the development of new ideas, new products or new product
platforms through ideation sessions and bench top
experimentation, along with the ability to effectively communicate
the concept
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, or related
field, or equivalent combination of education and/or product
development experience.
Years of related experience: 6-8+ years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Highly preferred:
candidates who have experience working with one or all of the
following: Dough, Convenience Foods, Food Innovation, Frozen Food.
Preferred candidates will also have experience with leading food
development projects, working cross-functionally with various
departments and leading teams.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Advanced PC skills
including Microsoft Office Suite particularly Excel and Word;
advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, and
Statistics; solid knowledge and understanding of food ingredients,
food chemistry, food processing, and food functionality; must be able
to comprehend technical articles, research papers, or presentation;
must be able to apply advanced technical knowledge learned; advanced
ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid
conclusions, and offer solutions; ability to taste and ingest any
type of food product currently under development
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Let us tell you
about The Schwan Food Company. We are the largest, branded
frozen-food company in the United States. Schwan's® offers home
delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous United States as
well as operating with a large presence in the foodservice channel
and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle. The company has
19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®, Edwards®, Mrs.
Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.
Candidates are
required to fill out an Employee Profile and Application in its
entirety
For Immediate
Consideration, click on the APPLY NOW tabs
Schwan’s is an
equal opportunity employer.
Apply
Here
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