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The
Director of Food Product Development directs research and development for
USANA's functional food products. As such, the individual works with
senior R&D and Marketing staff to help develop food product
strategies that help grow the business, and oversees worldwide
development of new and improved food products to support USANA's mission
and complement existing product line.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Oversees worldwide development of new and improved
functional food products with emphasis on quality, optimized taste, mouthfeel, other organoleptics,
cost of goods, manufacturability and stability. Also responsible for
development of flavor components in chewable tablets, stick packs and
other alternative delivery systems for dietary supplements. Bring new innovative
functional food related ideas and concepts to USANA through extensive
industry and academia networking. Emphasis is on science-based natural
products with significant health benefits. Oversee product maintenance of
USANA's existing functional food products. This includes solving and
preventing quality, manufacturing and raw material issues, as well as
identifying and implementing opportunities to reduce costs and improve
manufacturing processes. Adapts new and existing products to USANA's
international markets as needed; works closely with Regulatory Affairs
and global Marketing to ensure full compliance to market-specific
regulatory requirements and taste preferences. Work closely with in-house
and third party manufacturing and packaging partners to implement and
scale-up new and improved functional food products; provide ongoing
support to help solve manufacturing and packaging issues. Act as
technical spokesperson for USANA's functional food science and products
both internally and externally. Understand and adhere to GMP policies and
procedures. Other related duties as required or assigned.
Qualifications:
BS, MS or PhD in Food Science or closely related
field required. 5+ years of commercial experience in the formulation of
functional foods, preferably involving powdered drink mixes,
granulations, nutrition bars, beverages, chewable tablets, functional
snacks and/or related products; and preferably involving formulation of
functional foods for both domestic and international markets. 3+ years of
experience, and proven success in directing and managing R&D staff
and development laboratories. Working knowledge of functional food
manufacturing and packaging techniques as well as quality protocols.
Proven expertise in preparation and review of compliant food labels; both
domestic and international. Extensively networked with flavor houses, raw
ingredient suppliers, product development contract laboratories,
manufacturers and relevant academic contacts. Experience in formulating
functional foods using predominantly natural and/or organic ingredients.
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, preferably with
public speaking abilities. Excellent computer and quantitative skills,
including management of Genesis (nutrition facts) databases. Proven
ability to work well in cross-functional teams responsible for
developing, registering, manufacturing, and promoting functional foods.
Salary Range*:
Grade 17
Location:
Salt Lake City
Posting Date:
08/15/2012
Open Until Filled
Contact:
hrusana@usana.com
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