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The position will build and advance the company’s NEW food
research and development program for their functional food products from
concept through commercialization.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Develop
both standard and innovative food (bakery, dairy, soups, sauces, frozen,
Microwavable) and beverage (carbonated and non-carbonated, juices etc.)
applications using existing and future products to demonstrate the
Company’s product line in support of existing and new business growth
opportunities at targeted customers.
Develop
new products and line extensions and manage product development activity
(Design test work, obtain resources, evaluate results with team and
determine direction, maintain appropriate records of work) from concept
through commercialization.
Develop
creative solutions for a wide range of complex problems which require a
significant amount of ingenuity and creativity.
Provide
leadership in a team environment and actively contribute ideas and
physical assistance while further developing an expertise in the use of
the company’s ingredients and food items.
Design
and conduct test trials at second party R&D facilities, customer
sites and external toll manufacturers on pilot and commercial scales.
Conduct
production scale-up and troubleshooting at startup of new products.
Build
and assemble, maintain and improve sensory expertise panel by conducting
focus group and trained panel sensory product testing.
Coordinate
the tasks with other departments (Marketing, QA, Operations, and
Purchasing) to meet project goals and to manage the project timetable.
Participate
in team and departmental activities such as panels, meetings, committees,
administrative obligations.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Ph.D.
in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field. MS degree may be
considered with work experience demonstrating equivalent technical
skills.
Experience:
7+
years of food (bakery, dairy, soups, sauces) and beverage (juices,
carbonated and non-carbonated) product formulation and development from
concept to commercialization.
Technical
and Managerial Skills:
Hands-on.
Strong
formulation and understanding of food systems.
Strong
knowledge of lipids, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, omega-3 oils,
antioxidants and ingredient functionality and knowledge of food
processing.
Develop
creative solutions for a wide range of complex problems requiring a
significant amount of ingenuity and creativity.
Ability
to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments.
Strong
understanding of the relationship of processing equipment and
formulation.
Strong
understanding and development of product financial costing analysis.
External
relationships with B2B clients and 3rd party vendors.
A
strong team player with the ability to communicate with all levels of
management, excellent organizational skills, strong problem solving
skills, a high attention to detail, both in written documentation and
verbal clarity.
Position
requires 15-30% travel.
Salary
$100-120k, 25% company performance bonus, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program, Disability, Holidays, Vacation, Exceptional
401K Program, Tuition Reimbursement.
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