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Food Technologist – Research and Technology-RES000174 Kellogg North
America Company seeks a Food Technologist in Battle Creek, Michigan. ·
Develop, manage, and execute Ready
to Eat Cereal projects worldwide to improve product quality while increasing
the level of understanding of projects, processes, and methods. ·
Write a test plan for each plant test or startup and
reviews plan with appropriate plant and team members. Utilize lean tools such
as root cause analysis to identify issues and provide testing guidance. Apply
scientific principles and understanding to troubleshoot and resolve quality
issues. Utilize statistical software tools such as Minitab to draw
conclusions and make recommendations based on data analysis. Utilize Business
Warehouse database to monitor impact of project recommendations on consumer
complaints. ·
Prior to tests, estimate testing and scale-up costs
(for plant labor, burden, materials, engineering expense, etc.). After tests
are complete, negotiate with plant the manufacturing test or startup costs to
be charged back to the project. Track plant charge-backs in SAP system and
updates budget on a period basis. Ensure timely communication of estimates,
budget updates and plant charge-backs to Launch Program Manager. Work with
the plant and team to estimate operational ongoing costs (raw material waste,
overweights, clean-up and change-over time, etc.).
Provide input on the startup curves. ·
Develop production formulas, reviews them with key team
members to ensure they match the official formula, and issues SAP production
formulas to the plant. Issue plant requests and/or purchase orders for
co-manufacturers and raw materials required for the test. ·
Set up and lead the kick-off meetings with key plant
and team personnel prior to initiating test. During the test or startup, lead
daily team meetings with key team personnel. Communicate major issues to
management. Conduct final wrap-up meeting with key team and plant personnel
at the conclusion of the test. Communicate results and reviews plant produced
food with management. Write and issue a plant test or startup report in a
timely fashion, which includes the results, data compilation and next steps.
For startup reports, process troubleshooting knowledge and Standard Operating
Conditions are also included. Update the Product Manuals in a timely fashion. · Bachelor's degree
in Engineering, Science, Technology, or related field of study and five years
of experience in the job offered or five years of experience as an Associate
Food Technologist or related role. · Master's degree
and 2 years of experience will be accepted in lieu of Bachelor's degree and 5
years of experience. · All
applicants must have prior experience in snack foods or ready to eat cereals,
food processing, or related field. All applicants must have demonstrated
experience with: conducting root cause problem solving analyses using lean
tools such as a fishbone analysis; using statistical tools such as Minitab
and Business Warehouse to analyze data; developing test plans and working
with the plants to execute project test and start-ups. Demonstrated
understanding of USDA regulations and requirements is necessary.
Where
required by state law and/or city ordinance; this employer will provide the
Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of
Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9
to confirm work authorization. For additional information, please follow this
Link for English or this Link for Spanish. Job
Function
: Research and Development Primary Location
: USA-MI-Battle Creek -
Corporate Headquarters Job Type
: Professional Closing Date
: Ongoing Relocation Assistance
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