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Position
Responsibilities:
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The Food
Science Director leads the Research & Development team to achieve the
goals and objectives as set out by Company senior leadership. The Director
will be responsible for all aspects of the product development cycle,
turning ideas into prototypes and eventually, marketable products. This
role will contribute to an expansion of our product development capabilities
to create fast, flexible, innovative solutions in the beverage and
sweeteners categories as well as new product lines for future growth. Key
Responsibilities
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- As part of the senior
leadership team, provide input into the strategic direction of new product
development for the Company.
- Manage the process of product
development, overseeing all aspects.
- Selection of ingredients and
formulations
- Assessment of technical and
manufacturing feasibility
- Food safety review
- Prototype development
- Consumer testing
- Product scale-up
- Collaborate with Operations
and Quality to recommend quality control and manufacturing processes
for new products.
- Work with Operations and
Quality to manage the process of sourcing existing and potential
ingredients, qualify new ingredients or ingredient adjustments.
- Oversee the development of
accurate ingredient panel and nutritional information for all
products.
- Oversee a process of constant
monitoring of existing items in the marketplace to ensure all products
meet or exceed consumer expectations.
- Work with marketing to ensure
cost parameters on new products are met within agreed guidelines.
PHYSICAL
DEMANDS
- Must be able to physically
perform the functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling,
crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting,
grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions
- Must be able to work in a
Laboratory/kitchen setting using lab instruments such as scales,
temperature probes and other basic and advanced lab equipment
- Must be able to sit for
extended periods of time and interact with computers, telephone and
other electronic media
- Must possess visual acuity to
document company records
- Must be able to lift 20
pounds
- Must be able to work extended
hours, such as daily overtime and an occasional weekends
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Position Experience:
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QUALIFICATIONS
A Masters Degree in Food Science or related technical
field is required. PhD is preferred.
A minimum of 10-12 years experience
in food product development, preferably in beverage and sweeteners, with a
record of increasing responsibility and success.
Strong analytical skills and
communication skills are essential.
Collaborative problem solving skills are
essential.
Demonstrate a very high sense of urgency.
Speed to market is critical.
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