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JOB TITLE:
Food Scientist - B2B
REPORTS TO:
Sr. Manager – R&D
STATUS:
Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: This
position is responsible for taking new, improved and optimized products
from concept through successful commercialization by utilizing skills in
formulation, product testing for consumer and customer testing, and
translation from bench to large scale production.
RESPONSIBILITIES
AND INFLUENCE:
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Works
closely with key customers (National Accounts and Distributors) in
development, presentation and ideation.
·
Leads technical components of a project by coordinating
activities of a cross functional team.
·
Works with internal ingredient team and external vendors to
select raw materials for a given product.
·
Presents iterative prototypes/concepts to business team
members, makes technical recommendations to meet project objectives.
·
Develops specifications and testing protocol for new products
based on critical consumer and customer attributes.
·
Identifies and presents new and innovative technical solutions
and product ideas to the broader organization.
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Supports cost savings initiatives through ingredient, product
& process optimization.
·
Provides technical support to Marketing & Sales as
required.
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Provides troubleshooting support at the plant level as need
arises.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, SKILLS AND
ATTRIBUTES:
Leadership
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Creates
an environment that encourages and teamwork and collaboration, both
internally and externally.
·
Excellent
problem solving skills, viewing the problem as a whole and working with
others as needed to resolve it.
·
Willingness
to challenge the status quo and ignite change by actively sharing proven
ideas and technologies.
·
Excellent
project and time management skills. Self-directed with minimal
supervision.
Communication
·
Strong
written, oral, and facilitation skills.
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Ability
to evaluate and communicate project status, issues
or risk appropriately.
·
Conveys
technical information in understandable terms to all levels of the
organization.
Technical
Capability
·
Development
experience in multiple product categories, dry mix products including
baking and/or beverage is a plus.
·
Strong
background in ingredient application. Understanding of flours,
leavening, hydrocolloids and fats is desirable.
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Experience
in product scale up and comfort in a manufacturing environment is critical.
·
Systems
thinker; understands the linkage of activities during commercialization and
principles of design for manufacturing.
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Understanding
of common consumer and market research. Ability to apply insights
throughout the development process.
·
Proficient
in Microsoft Office and other computer applications to access information,
analyze data and solve problems.
Personal
and Social Competence
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High
integrity and honesty, promoting trust in all actions
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Effective
working relationships with internal/external counterparts: Manufacturing,
Quality, Marketing, Supply Chain, Vendors.
·
Enjoys
working in a results-oriented, customer focused, team environment.
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Ability
to turn around projects at a fast pace.
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Flexible
with ability to handle changing timelines and priorities.
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Creative
and change-oriented, willing to constructively challenge the status quo.
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Physical
– standing, bending, and lifting of product (up to 50 lbs)
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Willingness
and ability to travel 10-20%
MINIMUM EDUCATION
AND EXPERIENCE:
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B.S.
or M.S in Food Science or related field.
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5+
years progressive product development
experience. Previous work in a Business to Business environment is
required.
·
Working
knowledge of Stage Gate commercialization process is desirable.
The policy of
Continental Mills, Inc. is to hire, train, and promote all persons in all
job groups in accordance with law, without regard to race, color, religion,
sex, age, marital status, presence of sensory, mental or physical disability,
Vietnam veteran, or national origin.
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