Product Specialist I (Food Technologist)
St. Louis, Missouri, United States Company
Description Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nestlé
S.A. As a leader in the pet products industry, Nestlé Purina is dedicated to
improving the lives of cats and dogs around the world through the quality
nutrition and care that is offered in our portfolio of more than 40 brands.
The company has approximately 7,000 employees in North America and about
14,500 employees worldwide. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Nestlé
Purina has a dynamic work environment that fosters teamwork, professional
success, and the ability to make a difference through our pet and community
service projects. Nestlé Purina sets the standard for excellence in the pet
care industry with high-quality nutritious products, leading research and
development capabilities, and worldwide product innovation. At Nestlé Purina,
we believe that an investment in people is an investment in our shared
future. Working here, you'll discover that training, learning and growth are
central to how we do things. Our team members love what they do. We're a dedicated
and determined bunch whose passion for pets is matched only by our passion
for business. That's why we're a leader in the pet care industry. Nestlé
Purina has been recognized as a Best Place to Work within the following
categories: Work-Life Balance, Career Opportunities, Recent Grads and the St.
Louis Region. The company has also been recognized with a Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award. Job Description Job Description - Product
Specialist I (Food Technologist) (13004404) Job Description Product Specialist I (Food
Technologist)-13004404 Description POSITION SUMMARY: The
Technical Services group is responsible for the development of short to
intermediate-term products, engineering processes, and packaging solutions
for the business. We also provide technical support for all of the
manufacturing operations associated with the pet food business in the United
States, Canada, and China. We are seeking a Product Development Specialist to
join our team to develop new pet food products produced in China for the
United States and Canadian markets and to provide factory support in China.
The individual will also be responsible for qualifying new raw materials,
suppliers, and provide technical support of new products after launch. He
/she will also help with identifying and leading performance, waste reduction
and quality improvement projects. Across all elements of the job, the
individual will have the opportunity to work on fast-paced, multi-functional
teams focused on getting new products on shelf and providing technical
support to China factories. Specific details about the role follow: PRIMARY RESPONSBILITIES: Assists
with development, scale up and implementation of new and existing
technologies to improve the performance of existing products and develop new
products. Develop
product formulas using the NPPC formulation system with the appropriate
ingredient, nutritional, regulatory, and analytical requirements. Also
includes issuing to manufacturing plant, and maintaining as needed. Coordinates
qualification of new raw materials and/or suppliers and act as ingredient
lead for all assigned ingredients/raw materials which includes understanding
raw material and manufacturing process and impact on NPPC finished products. Act
as technical resource for Marketing to develop a robust pipeline of product
development opportunities, which includes developing technical project plans
and timelines for all assigned projects. Provides
technical expertise within “discipline” to PTC, Legal, Regulatory, Consumer
Marketing, Purchasing, Q.A., CDG, HR, Plants, US Management, and the China
Team as it relates to business unit objectives. Maintain
effective communication with the China Team on Projects and Updates as we
collaboratively and proactively keeps management and key team project members
apprised of issues, risks, timing, and contingencies relevant to technical
and business success. Proactively
monitors and provides product maintenance for assigned product
responsibilities requiring standardized scientific procedures. Uses
standard guidelines and capability studies to develop products in conjunction
with factory systems, Quality Assurance and Marketing to link product
performance and specifications. Works
closely with the factories and QualityAssurance in
US and China to establish new product, ingredient and process specifications. Understands
and effectively uses NPPC systems and tools required for scheduling activity
and tests, collecting and analyzing data, and completing and disseminating
accurate reports. Explores
innovative application of pet food product/process possibilities based on
current state of art in the area of food technology. Assist
with identifying and implementing cost reduction ideas for assigned product
lines and factories. Perform
all other duties as assigned. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES: Willing
to travel approximately 40% - 50% of time EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Qualifications Qualifications BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelors Degree in a scientific discipline Experience (Years/Type): BS
degree and 2+ years experience in a product
development, scale-up or operational role or MS/PhD degree and 1 years of
experience in a product development, scale up or operational role. Ability
to speak, read and write in both English and Mandarin is required. Skills: Advanced
Degree in Science, Meat/Food Science, Chemistry, Biology or related
discipline preferred. Additional Information This
position does not offer sponsorship (e.g., H 1-B visa). All
your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Please
apply directly through our website at: http://bit.ly/1e5VBQp DO
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questions? Contact Brittany Dressler at Brittany.Dressler@purina.nestle.com |
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