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Sr.
Food Technologist - Marshall, MN
Position Description:
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DESCRIPTION
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Currently, Schwans
Research and Development (Schwan’s), a subsidiary of The Schwan Food
Company, is expanding our Food Technology department. If you’re a
professional with interests in forming and leading product development
projects by developing complex formulas, processing procedures, and
specifications for new products, product enhancements, and cost
reductions to meet project parameters and Business Unit strategies, take
a look at career opportunities at Schwan’s.
At Schwan’s, you’ll
get a competitive pay and benefits package. If you’re interested in
joining a global, privately owned company on the move, this is your
opportunity. To find out more and to apply for these opportunities at
Schwan’s, visit our website at: www.schwansjobs.com
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REQUIREMENTS
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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
- 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
- Organizes and manages
complex test runs to validate or modify experimental formulas and
processing procedures to develop final specifications and ensure
reproducibility for the production of finished products and
subassemblies
- Establishes team and works
with members to ensure successful start-ups of new products, product
improvements, cost reductions, and ingredient, formula,
specification, or process changes
- Evaluates ingredients and
processing techniques to identify and commercialize simple product
improvement and cost reduction opportunities
- Evaluates, confirms
acceptability, creates/updates specifications and implements
proposed ingredients or process for Supplier Optimization
- Documents all work
according to established procedures and guidelines provides timely
and effective oral and written communication and prepare various
project reports to project personnel and project leader to ensure
complete communication of project status, progress, issues,
solutions, timeline, and accountability
- Supports innovation in the
development of new ideas, new products or new product platforms
through ideation sessions and bench top experimentation, along with
the ability to effectively communicate the concept
- Experience working with
meat is a definite plus
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QUALIFICATIONS
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Education:
Bachelor of
Science degree in Food Science, or related field, or equivalent
combination of education and/or product development experience
Years of related experience: 6-8+ years related experience
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Advanced communication and
interpersonal skills. Advanced PC skills including Microsoft Office Suite
particularly Excel and Word; advanced knowledge of Algebra, Geometry,
Physics, Chemistry, and Statistics; solid knowledge and understanding of
food ingredients, food chemistry, food processing, and food
functionality; must be able to comprehend technical articles, research
papers, or presentation; must be able to apply advanced technical
knowledge learned; advanced 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.
Highly preferred candidates have frozen meals, convenience meals or other
prepared frozen food experience.
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Let us tell you about The Schwan Food Company. We
are the largest, branded frozen-food company in the United States.
Schwan's® offers home delivery to customers throughout the 48 contiguous
United States as well as operating with a large presence in the
foodservice channel and high visibility in the retail frozen food aisle.
The company has 19 brands including Tony's®, Red Baron®, Freschetta®,
Edwards®, Mrs. Smith's and the Schwan's® brand.
Candidates are required to fill
out an Employee Profile and Application in its entirety
For Immediate Consideration,
click on the APPLY NOW tabs
Schwan’s is an equal opportunity
employer.
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To Apply Visit The
Schwan Food Company
We are an equal opportunity
employer.
Contact Information
Reference
Code: 10-65315
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