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SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug
retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We
are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified
portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded,
spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest
food distributor to retail stores in the United
States, we also provide a robust suite
of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and
thousands of independent retailers.
Combined, SUPERVALU’s two lines of
business provide a wealth of diverse opportunities to grow and to
contribute to a thriving enterprise
Our Philosophy:
Ongoing pursuit of excellence is a
way of life at SUPERVALU and a key to our success. To achieve excellence,
we seek associates who will contribute innovative business solutions. We
embrace change and welcome others who do.
Our employees are as diverse as our
opportunities - representing all ages, backgrounds and parts of the
country. What they have in common is: talent, passion, sense of urgency,
focus, standards, integrity - and an unsurpassed customer orientation.
They form the foundation of our SUPERVALU Advantage - the key to our
continuing success.
Title:
PURPOSE
Responsible for new product
development and continuous improvement of products marketed under
Supervalu’s brand portfolio.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND
ACCOUNTABILITIES
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Ensures
Supervalu’s brand products remain competitive with National brands by
maintaining ongoing product evaluations and continuous improvement
processes
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Works
with a cross-functional team of marketing, packaging, sourcing, quality
assurance, and product development to develop new products, improve
existing products and market the brand to consumers
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Maintains
an understanding of new manufacturing technologies that can provide
Supervalu with a competitive advantage
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Creates
detailed product specifications for each of Supervalu’s branded products
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Maintains
product specification database
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Manages
consumer product testing
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Advises
and directs internal and external customers on quality and technical
matters affecting products
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Prepares,
conducts and reports informal and formal cuttings for product performance
testing
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Ensures
Supervalu’s packaging and labeling meets all pertinent regulatory statutes
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Reviews
food and non-food safety and performance data
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Establishes,
manages, and maintains process development and relationships with
manufacturers
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Guides
manufacturers to formulate products to meet our requirements
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Ensures
that preparation instructions and usage instructions are accurate
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Provides
and completes regulatory information for packaging (NLEA, claims
substantiation, etc.)
SCOPE
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Develop
50-75+ new items per year
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Create
specifications for 100+ skus per year
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Responsible
for product improvement projects (50+ skus per year)
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Work
directly under guidance of Product Development Manager
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Relevant Experience, Education,
Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Bachelor’s
degree required; degree in food science/technology preferred
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Relevant
work experience required
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2
to 6 years of experience within the food
manufacturing industry
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Culinary
skills a plus
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Good
written and verbal communication skills
·
Well
developed palate
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Well
organized
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Proactive
and innovative
·
Strong
sense of urgency
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Experience
with Microsoft Office required
Would prefer
intimate knowledege in formulating various breads,
doughs, rolls, pastries, etc for commercial retail sale.
Master Baker preferred
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the
work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must
comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills
required of personnel so classified may vary within each department
and/or location.
EOE
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