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Position Summary:
This is an innovative
and visionary team. The candidate for this position must be a
self-motivated, creative thinker, with strong interpersonal skills. This
position is a mid-level position, requiring multiple-project management
skills, and ability to accomplish tasks in cooperation with others.
POSITION
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years’ experience
preferably in product development of Food Processing Company.
- Minimum of B.S. degree in
food science or related science.
- Strong project management
skills.
- Strong planning,
organizing, and communication skills. Ability to independently
organize and lead cross-disciplinary teams for problem solving, and
rapid development of new concepts.
- Solid technical background
including understanding of product formulation techniques,
microbiological and sanitation principles, sensory evaluation,
shelf-life extension, processing technology, regulatory compliance,
NLEA, GMP, HACCP,USDA, Organic and an understanding of plant
physiology is a plus.
- Strong computer skills
including Word, Excel (Spreadsheet, data entry, etc.), Math and
statistics a plus.
- Physical ability to conduct
plant trials requiring climbing of catwalks and stairs in a
refrigerated, wet processing environment.
- Some travel as
required.
POSITION
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Reporting to the
R&D Manager, this position is responsible for:
- Creates new
product prototypes and market-ready products, and application of new
technologies, processes, and systems.
- Designs and
conducts various tests and analytical procedures related to the
development and improvement of new and existing products, including
shelf-life testing, sensory evaluation, packaging testing and other
evaluation procedures.
- Makes
recommendations to various groups, both internally and externally
for product and/or package changes as required.
- Recording and
management of internal data, written and verbal reports, summaries,
evaluations, and file management related to the above and other
activities.
- Works in cross
functional teams to ensure the success of new and or improvement
projects from bench-top through commercialization.
- Participates in meeting with Marketing Department,
which involves program development, brainstorming sessions,
timelines and project status updates
- Works
collaboratively with internal and external customers, ingredient
suppliers and equipment vendors as dictated by project activity.
- Supports the
sales and marketing efforts, through technical assistance, customer
presentations and new product development.
- Prepares
prototype products using research lab, manufacturing facilities and
equipment, as required.
- Ordering and picking up ingredients required from
production facilities when necessary.
- Manage Genesis
nutritional program, preparation of ingredient statements and
transfer of formulas to costing department.
- Manage customer
spec database and collaborate with customers to provide accurate
information for spec and label development.
- Review Ready
Pac and Private Label branded labels, films and carton graphics for
regulatory compliance and provide technical feedback.
- Maintaining adequate inventories of ingredients needed
for projects.
- Supervision and
training of R&D Technicians.
- Excellent interpersonal skills for optimal interactions
and communications with internal and external customers.
- Other
activities and responsibilities as assigned.
This position responds
to the needs of both internal and external customers, including our sales
and marketing staff, providing product samples, initial costing, and
other technical support as needed.
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