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Sr
Food Technologist - Florence, KY
Position Description:
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently,
Schwan's 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
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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:
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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: 10-60986
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