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Sr
Food Technologist - Marshall, MN
Position 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 Food Technology department. If you’re
a professional with interests in 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, 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
- 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
- Experience working with
meat is a definite plus
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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: 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.
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To Apply Visit The
Schwan Food Company
We are an equal opportunity
employer.
Contact Information
Reference
Code: 10-59913
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