Scientist, Research & Development - Consumer Foods (21006) –
Cleveland, OH
Req Id 21006 - Posted 08/19/2013 - Quality Assurance / Research &
Development / Sensory - N/A
- OH - Orrville (Corporate Office)
- Professional / Administrative
- United States
For more than 110 years,
The J.M. Smucker Company has been committed to
offering consumers quality products that bring families together to share
memorable meals and moments. Today, Smucker is a
leading marketer and manufacturer of fruit spreads, retail packaged coffee,
peanut butter, shortening and oils, ice cream toppings, sweetened condensed
milk, and health and natural foods beverages in North America. Its family
of brands includes Smucker's®, Folgers®, Dunkin’
Donuts®, Jif®, Crisco®, Pillsbury®, Eagle Brand®, R.W. Knudsen Family®,
Hungry Jack®, Café Bustelo®, Café PilonTM, White Lily® and Martha White® in the United
States, along with Robin Hood®, Five Roses®, Carnation® and Bick's® in
Canada. The Company remains rooted in the Basic Beliefs of Quality, People,
Ethics, Growth and Independence established by its founder and namesake
more than a century ago. For more information about the Company, visit www.smuckers.com.
TITLE
Scientist, Research & Development -
Consumer Foods
LOCATION
Orrville,
OH (Greater Cleveland area)
~A
comprehensive relocation package may be available.
REPORTS
TO
Senior
Scientist, Research & Development - Consumer Foods
KEY
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Execute projects designed to result in new or
improved products, or improve quality of existing products or processes
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Implement all technical aspects of projects and
ensure that all assigned tasks are completed according to business plan
·
Provide technical leadership and technical
solutions to cross functional teams.
·
Develop and maintain relationships across the
SBA to promote collaboration on new product development
·
Coordinate and manage laboratory, pilot plant
and plant trials for new products, quality improvement and/or profit
improvement projects
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Coordinate experimental design, shelf life,
sensory analysis and technical appraisals for all projects
·
Develop and publish formulation & finished
product specifications.
·
Contribute to technical proposals, project
reports and maintain all technical documentation such as laboratory
notebooks
·
Maintain awareness of current developments
within the food industry as it relates to new ingredients and/or technology
·
Practice and encourage creative thinking skills
to solve technical problems as well as drive Innovation
·
Demonstrate leadership skills to manage and
develop technical team members
SELECTION
CRITERIA
Education
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Bachelor's degree is required (a degree in Food
Science, Grain Science, Bakery Science, or Chemical Engineering is
preferred)
·
Master's degree is a plus
Experience
·
A minimum of 5 or more years of experience in
Research & Development is required
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5 or more years of experience formulating yeast raised
bread products or frozen bakery products is strongly preferred
Other
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Ability to travel up to 20% is required
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Ability to direct Research and Development
projects from conception through completion
·
Ability to work closely with Marketing,
Operations, and Quality teams
·
Ability to work within a team environment and
manage technical team members
·
Ability to work on multiple projects
simultaneously
·
Strong organizational, critical thinking and
creativity skills
·
Strong time management skills
·
Effective presentation, verbal and written
communication skills
·
Ability to organize and prioritize actions to
help meet SBA objectives and long-term vision
The
J.M. Smucker Company is an Equal Opportunity
Employer (EEO). No person will be discriminated against in any aspect of
their employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national
origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information,
veteran/military status, or any other characteristic protected by
applicable federal, state or local law.
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