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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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It is the policy of The Schwan Food Company to recruit, hire,
assign, discipline and promote employees regardless of race, color, creed,
national origin, gender, religion or other categories protected by federal,
state, or local laws. It is also Schwan policy to employ and advance in
employment individuals qualified as disabled under applicable statutes who,
with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential
functions of a job.
As employers/government contractors, we comply with government regulations
and affirmative action responsibilities.
This is solely to help us comply with government record keeping, reporting
and other legal requirements. Your voluntary cooperation in completing this
form is appreciated. It will be kept in a confidential file separate from
the application for employment.
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