Description
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GENERAL PURPOSE
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This
position, under minimal supervision, is responsible for developing complex
formulas, processing procedures, and specifications for new products, product
enhancement, and cost reduction products to meet project parameters and
Business Unit strategies in a fast paced environment. The product focus
will be in regard to the development of Food Service products and a heavy
focus will be placed on generating National Account business. The incumbent
also provides technical support to Marketing, Sales, Operations, and
external customers.
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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Provides
advanced technical support to Marketing, Sales, Operations, and external
customers.
Develops experimental formulas, processing procedures, and specifications
for raw ingredients, subassemblies and finished products for simple new
product, product improvement, and cost reduction that meet project
parameters of established pricing, marketing goals, food regulations, and
operation feasibility.
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Organizes
and manages complex test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas
and processing procedures to develop final specifications for the
production of finished products and ensure reproducibility.
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Processes
complex formulas, specifications, and requirement for new products, product
improvement, cost reduction and new or modified production line.
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Works
with team members to ensure successful start-ups of new products, product
improvement, cost reduction, ingredient, formula, specification, or process
changes
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Evaluates
ingredients and processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple
product improvement and cost reduction opportunities.
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Evaluates,
confirms acceptability, and implements proposed ingredients or process for
Supplier Optimization.
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Provides
advanced technical solutions to production issues as it relates to
ingredient, formulas, processing procedures, and specifications to ensure continuous
production of existing products and maintain product quality and safety.
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Documents
all work according to established procedures and guidelines and prepare
various project reports to project personnel and project leader to ensure
complete communication of project status, progress, issues, solutions,
timeline, and accountability.
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education: Bachelor of Science degree or equivalent in Food
Science, Biological Sciences, or related field, or equivalent combination
of education and/or product development experience.
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Years of Related Experience: 6-8 years related experience.
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Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Word, Excel,
etc; advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Physics, Chemistry, and
Statistics; intermediate knowledge and understanding of food ingredients,
food chemistry, food processing, and food functionality; ability to
comprehend moderately complex technical articles, research papers, or
presentation; ability to apply technical learned knowledge; intermediate
ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid
conclusions, and offer solutions; ability to taste and ingest any type of
food product currently under development.
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EOE
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with Resume
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