Career
Opportunities: Product Developer (36219) - Austin, TX
General
Summary of Position Act as an integral part of the Innovation and Quality team by supporting
Exclusive Brand product development, technical requirements and project
workflow. Work with the procurement team to evaluate vendor-proposed product
samples and related specifications for new and existing food products and
consumer goods. Provide final product information to the Nutrition/Compliance
and Specification Analysts Duties and Responsibilities: ·
Lead in the collection and assessment of
information on buyer preference, competitor products and other business
intelligence to make sound development recommendations on behalf of the
Innovation & Quality team ·
Facilitate project completion by being
liaison for product samples and technical specifications in development ·
Execute product cuttings, benchmarking and
periodic ongoing quality reviews of Exclusive Brands products ·
Conduct research, perform data analysis and
provide accurate results and recommendations for final products as necessary ·
Communicate specification evaluations to Specification
Analyst and cross functional team in a timely manner ·
Perform technical reviews of Nutrition
Facts Panels against formulas and vendor specifications ·
Evaluate, validate and finalize product
preparation and cooking instructions for Exclusive Brands products ·
Track and manage product first production
dates and requirements; resolve action items with vendors ·
Evaluate, approve and release finished
product samples for shipment and sale as necessary ·
Assure accuracy and integrity of information
by adhering to WFM core values, quality and brand standards ·
Resolve quality standards discrepancies and
product quality concerns with internal teams and vendor as necessary ·
Assist with data entry, transfer and
workflow of technical information utilizing web-based project management
applications ·
Work on special projects as assigned such
as evaluating competitive product, and application of new policies, processes
and technologies. ·
Develop and implement methods and
procedures to assist in interdepartmental communication and project
monitoring ·
Perform other miscellaneous product
development duties as necessary Requirements and Qualifications ·
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Culinary
Arts, Nutrition, Quality Assurance or related field ·
Must have knowledge of Food Science and
Nutrition as it relates to CPG products ·
Must have good understanding of product
quality control and assurance ·
Must possess the ability to manage multiple
projects and priorities and deliver against rapid development timelines ·
Must be detail oriented and extremely
organized ·
Must possess excellent communication skills
and possess the ability to excel in cross-functional team settings ·
Must have computer proficiency and
familiarity with most Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel,
PowerPoint and Visio Preferences ·
3 years experience
working in the consumer packaged goods or ingredient industries ·
In-depth understanding of product
development and related business processes ·
Experience developing natural and organic
products is a plus ·
Sensory evaluation experience and skills
are a plus ·
A passion for food and strong culinary
skills are a plus ·
Knowledge of food labeling and FDA/USDA
regulations is helpful ·
General understanding of product development,
manufacturing and commercialization ·
Familiarity of retailer web based
specification systems would be ideal. ·
Good typing skills and accuracy About Us: At Whole Foods Market, we empower our Team Members to make their own
decisions, thus creating an environment where people are treated with respect
and are highly motivated to excel. We mentor Team Members through education
and on-the-job experience. As a result, we are able to fill a majority of
leadership roles from our existing Team Member base. We also recognize that
there are individuals with talent outside of Whole Foods Market, and have
training programs to bring those new leaders into the company. Our Team Members represent over 50 different nations. We are people from
diverse backgrounds and perspectives, yet all work together to meet the needs
of our customers. We offer great benefits beginning with a full complement of medical and
other traditional group health plan coverage, 401k plan, and a 20% discount
at our stores. To learn more, apply your passion today. |
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