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Description:
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This position will
build and advance food research and development programs of
the companys ingredients and products from concept through
commercialization.
o 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.
o 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.
o Develop creative solutions for a wide range of complex problems
which require a
significant amount of ingenuity and creativity.
o Provide leadership in a team environment and actively contribute
ideas and physical
assistance while further developing an expertise in the use of
ingredients and
food items.
o Design and conduct test trials on second party R&D facility,
customer sites and
external toll manufacturers on a pilot and commercial scales
o Conduct production scale-up and troubleshooting at startup of new
products.
o Build and assemble, maintain and improve sensory expertise panel by
conducting
focus group and trained panel sensory product testing.
o Coordinate the tasks with other departments (Marketing, QA, Operations,
and
Purchasing) to meet project goals and to manage the project
timetable.
o Participate in team and departmental activities such as panels,
meetings,
committees, administrative obligations.
o Min 7+ years of food (bakery, dairy, soups, sauces etc.) and
beverage (juices,
carbonated and non-carbonated) product formulation and development
from concept
to commercialization
Education level:
o Minimum of MS degree, preferred Ph.D. in Food Science, Food
Engineering or
related field. Bonus.
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