Soup Technologist
Camden, NJ, USA
Req #: 9326
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Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the
key to its success in the marketplace. A company
in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work
experience are part of the same process.
At Campbell, we cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We
recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and
perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced,
team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the
opportunity to make a difference.
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General Summary
The individual will be
responsible for the develoment of new soup
product designs from concept to commercialization of innovation,
renovation, cost optimization and quality initiatives; and will work with
supervision to execute these objectives. The individual must possess a good
knowledge base of technical principles and be able to apply that knowledge
towards creating new formulations or existing products.
Primary
Responsibilities
1. Project Execution
2. Project Planning & Management
3. Communication
Job Complexity
- Work with Technical and
Business teams to identify & define product concepts and establish
project objectives.
- Demonstrated organizational
and planning skills. Can execute timelines that contain primary as
well as contingency plans.
- Work with vendors to research
new ingredients, product technologies, and/or processes to develop
unique and innovative products. Leverage vendor capabilites
where appropriate to expand formulation possibilities, drive
innovation, and/or increase speed to market.
- Develop prototypes to support
concepts and exploratory work. Reformulate based on consumer
direction. Formulate products for scale-up. Conduct trials in the
Pilot Plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing
capability and consumer acceptability.
- Interface product design with
various nutritional quidelines, cost
constraints, and manufacturing capabilities.
- Support development to assess
and implement capabilities to drive productivity and growth
initiatives in key strategic areas.
- Extensive knowledge of
ingredients and food systems.
- Work with Process Development
and Supply Chain to identify internal or external manufacture needs
- Good problem solving skills.
Can determine with some guidance the root cause of a problem and
execute effectively on solutions.
- Demonstrated flexibility and
ability to react rapidly to changes in direction.
- Develop awareness of industry
developments and pursue ingredient, product, or technology advances
for application to new and innovative product initiatives.
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Minimum
Requirements
- BS in Food Science, or
related field.
- A minimum of 2 years of work
experience is required.
- Demonstrated skills in
commercializing products/processes in the manufacturing environment is desired.
- Ability to work with
ambiguity and seek creative solutions
- Highly effective team player;
willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas
- Good oral and written
communications as well as presentation skills are required.
- Knowledge of experimental
design.
- Computer skills include
Excel, Word, Access, database and internet tools.
- Ability to walk or stand up
to three-quarters of the work day. Physical ability to handle weights
of approximately thirty pounds.
- Travel required (up to 30% )
Working
Conditions
WHQ Office, Research
Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and Manufacturing Plants (CSC, co-packer, and
vendor). The work exposes the employee to heat and hot food products, and
requires the use of personal protective equipment.
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CAMPBELL
SOUP COMPANY
www.campbellsoupcompany.com
Campbell Valuing People, People Valuing Campbell
Campbell Soup Company is an Equal Opportunity
Employer
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