Baking Technologist

Essential Functions

• Formulate and develop new products from concept to commercialization to meet customer expectations on nutritional profile, ingredient statement and product attributes.
• Conceptualize bakery products and develop product prototypes for evaluation.
• Aid with the sourcing and evaluation of ingredients.
• Lead cost-saving initiatives through ingredient, product, and process optimization.
• Drive innovation through continuous improvement.
• Work with Operations and Engineering teams to develop and document the process for the manufacture of new products.
• Provide technical leadership to production.
• Conduct plant trials and new product start-ups with Operations Team.
• Develop finished product and process specifications.
• Work with QA to ensure food safety and regulatory requirements are met.
• Works with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, etc.) on projects requiring product development support.

Non-Essential Functions

• Maintain records of formula spreadsheets.

Qualifications

• Baking and manufacturing related experience
• Troubleshooting mindset
• Passionate interest in food, specifically baked goods
• High degree of professional commitment to the food industry
• Considerable knowledge of the types and grades of ingredients used in general sweet goods and bread baking
• Flexibility and ability to professionally handle multiple projects simultaneously while addressing aggressive timelines for completion
• Ability to understand costing, profitability, and impact on overall business
• Knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, and hands-on participation in the scale-up of product across multiple production
• Ability to establish and maintain professional and effective working relationships with all employees at multiple facilities at multiple levels
• Knowledge of food production equipment and processing at plant
• Project management experience

Education and Experience

• AIB Certified Baker, or Degree in Culinary
• 3 years' experience in bakery manufacturing
• Preferred: Knowledge of USDA and FDA regulations
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and particularly Excel

Physical Demands

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Exposure to weather conditions and noise levels in the work environment
• Long hours and exposure to repetitive motions

Work Environment

• Exposure to weather conditions prevalent at the time
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• Exposure to repetitive motions and long hours