Manufacturing
Marketing
QA - Quality Control
Research
Science
Base Pay:
N/A
Required Education:
4 Year Degree
Bonus:
Required Experience:
1 to 3 years
Other:
Required Travel:
None
Employee Type:
Full-Time
Relocation Covered:
Not Specified
Industry
Food
Job ID:
Food
Technologist I
Description
The position
supports the marketing/R&D initiatives through product and
process development. The successful candidate will have strong baked
goods formulation ability, can operate independently, and work well
with various cross-functional teams in the organization. A successful
candidate must have strong project management skills, and maintain
data recording keeping throughout the process. The position will
require an individual that is highly organized and can maintain a
high level of professionalism, tact and confidentiality with
proprietary information. Passion for Wonder® and Hostess® brands is a
plus.
Will
report to the Director of Cake Innovation, and work with other
more experienced Technologists.
Optimize
products for quality and tolerance.
Document
and maintain records of lab work.
Organize
product reviews, summarize, document and communicate outcome.
Assist
in organizing plant testing.
Perform
changes to formulas and operations on bench, pilot and plant
operations levels as directed and required to meet new
objectives, and evaluates variable relationships in qualitative
and quantitative terms.
Team
with other departments (Marketing, Operations, Finance, etc.) to
provide technical assistance and support of New Product/Project
Team.
Provide
written and oral reports to higher management levels regarding
both tactical plans and achievements.
Occasionally
interact with plant operations personnel in the set up and
performance of plant trials to mimic pilot conditions &/or
validate results via repetitive performances.
Independently
provide performance of physical measurements on products using
standard tools and devices, per training program. Evaluate and
procure new measurement and evaluation tools as required to
achieve optimized results.
Interact
with vendors and suppliers procuring and/or developing new
ingredients in support of innovation development.
Requirements
MUST HAVE a
Degree in Food Science - If not, please do NOT apply. - Thanks!
Bachelor's
degree in Food Science is required, and a Master's degree is
preferred.
Must
have 2 or more years in food industry bakery and/or R&D
environment.
Must
have general knowledge of ingredients and their function.
Knowledge
of bakery manufacturing systems and processes is preferred.
Excellent
data collection and dissemination skills required.
Must
be very detail orientated with attention to detail and accuracy.
Must
be proficient in Microsoft Office products, SAP, Genesis, and
CSIMS preferred.
Must
work well with the operations cross-functional team.
Must
have strong organizational and time management skills.
Must
be a self-starter that needs little to no direction once the
objectives have been established.
Must
have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
