Food Scientist – Parsippany, NJ
Grocery
Manufacturers Association
Parsippany, USA
Millions of times a
day in more than 85% of American households, consumers reach for Pinnacle
Foods brands. We are a leading producer, marketer and distributor of
high-quality branded food products, which have been trusted household names
for decades. Headquartered in Mountain Lakes, NJ, our business employs more
than 4,500 people in North America. We are a leader in the shelf stable and
frozen foods segments and our brands hold the #1 or #2 market position in 8
out of 12 major category segments in which they compete. Our Duncan Hines
Grocery Division manages brands such as Duncan Hines® baking mixes and
frostings, Vlasic® pickles, peppers, and relish, Mrs. Butterworth’s® and
Log Cabin® syrups, Armour® canned meats, Nalley® and Brooks® chili and chili ingredients, and
Open Pit® barbecue sauces. Our Birds Eye Frozen Division manages brands
such as Birds Eye®, Birds Eye Steam fresh®, C&W®, McKenzie’s®, and
Fresh like® vegetables, Birds Eye Voila!® meals, Aunt Jemima® frozen
breakfasts, Swanson® and Hungry-Man® dinners and entrees, Van de Kamp’s®
and Mrs. Paul’s® seafood, Lender’s® bagels and Celeste® frozen pizza. Our
Specialty Foods Division manages Tim’s Cascade Snacks®, Hawaiian™ Kettle
Style Potato Chips, Snyder of Berlin® and Husman’s®
in addition to our food service and private label businesses.
SCOPE OF POSITION:
This position is part of the corporate productivity team for the Duncan
Hines Dry division. The person in this role will be tasked with identifying
productivity opportunities and developing and implementing action plans to
realize any associated savings. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.
Execute tests using recognized procedures. 2. Interpret results and
translate to possible solutions. 3. Demonstrate technical competence. 4.
Learn and utilize the on line specification system. 5. Maintain accurate
and complete records. 6. Demonstrate required technical communication
skills. 7. Develop product development skills. 8. Obtain a working
knowledge of plant processes and facilities. 9. Demonstrate motivated
self-confidence and creative problem solving skills. 10. Build and Develop
relationship with wider productivity teams
Position Requirements: • Frequent travel (35%-50%). • Ability to conduct
testing in plant environment. • Ability to lift up to 60 pounds.
EDUCATION:
• BS/MS Food Science or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: • Professional experience 2 years minimum, experience working
in a Food CPG company will be considered a strong plus
SKILLS/PROFICIENCIES:
Good time management skills and basic understanding of the sciences.
Ability to interact with others in manufacturing, lab, and office
environment. Computer skills that include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, with a
basic knowledge and understanding of food recipes.
Pinnacle Foods Group LLC, is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. All openings will be filled based on the qualifications without
regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin, sponsor, marital
status, disability, or status as a disabled veteran or as a veteran of the
Vietnam Era. All applicants are invited to complete the Affirmative Action
Supplement.
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Parsippany, NJ, USA
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