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Food Technologist (Bakery Science)-12001289
– Chicago, IL
Description
A Bakery Technologist
is a professional in product development responsible for executing projects
in the area of baking formulation and process development. A successful
individual will play a technical role on various innovation and renovation
for complex technical projects. Position works closely with other members
of the product development, packaging development, enabling applications,
regulatory and labeling groups, while developing strong cross-functional
relationships throughout the division. This role will provide exposure to
the business categories, suppliers and manufacturing network of Nestle
Pizza Division.
Qualifications
Primary
Responsibilities:
1. Manage product development activities (e.g. bench top and
pilot plant development, experimental design test work, evaluate results
with team and determine direction, maintain appropriate records of work,
etc.) to meet project goals and deadlines.
2. Work closely with marketing, manufacturing, quality,
suppliers, and packaging in a team environment to commercialize new product
initiatives, line extension, quality improvements, and productivity
initiatives.
3. Plan, organize, and conduct pilot and plant trials.
4. Work with Sensory team to execute consumer product
guidance tests, sensory analysis,
report results and recommend next steps.
5. Understand, create, implement, and rectify product and
process specifications.
6. Develop and implement technical solutions to a wide range
of formula and processing challenges.
7. Maintain technical skills and personal development
through completion of appropriate training.
REQUIREMENTS AND MINIMUM EDUCATION LEVEL:
' A BS, MS or PhD degree in Bakery Science'
Position may require approximately 25% travel
EXPERIENCE:
' Prefer 1 or more years of product development experience in food industry
or related field
REQUIRED SKILLS:
' Solid understanding of chemistry of food products, analytical testing,
formulations and processing used in food manufacturing
' Firm understanding of the product development process including pilot
plant development, consumer testing, factory scale-up and commercialization
' Strong analytical and problem solving skills, technical competence and
initiative
' Ability to manage multiple projects while meeting
deadlines
' Highly motivated and goal oriented
' Good oral and written communication skills, communicate
and work effectively with cross functional team members and management
' Must be a team player and possess good interpersonal
skills
' Ability to work with suppliers to deliver technical
solutions
' Understanding of food manufacturing processes and plant
capabilities
' Basic understanding of interrelationships of product,
process and package
' Knowledgeable of and follows Food
GMPs and Safety procedures.
Job
R&D/Scientific/Product
Development
Primary Location
US-Illinois-Chicago-Northbrook
Organization
Nestle USA
Schedule
Full-time
Unposting Date
Ongoing
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