Jobs · Supply Chain · Michigan

Meat Scientist - Product Development

Clemens Food Group · Coldwater, MI · 2 wk ago
Supply ChainFull-time

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Manage 10–15+ active projects at once in a fast-paced environment
  • Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and product specifications
  • Work cross-functionally with Operations, QA, and Production
  • Support product setup, configuration, and execution in systems
  • Spend time on the plant floor ensuring changes are implemented correctly
  • Prioritize across multiple projects with tight timelines

What We’re Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in Animal Science, Food Science, Meat Science, or related field
  • Internship, research, or hands-on experience in food manufacturing or production preferred
  • Strong attention to detail (especially with data, specs, and accuracy)
  • Able to manage multiple priorities at once
  • Problem-solving mindset and comfort working independently

This Role is Ideal for People Who...

  • Want to see how products are actually executed at scale—not just developed in a lab
  • Enjoy working across teams and being close to production
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

This Role is Not Ideal for People Who...

  • Are looking for a traditional lab-based R&D or formulation role
  • Prefers working on one project at a time in a highly structured setting
  • Want minimal interaction with manufacturing or operations

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