Product Development Specialist - Foodservice (TAG)

About the role

This is a foodservice product development position with a bakery focus, where dough experience is preferred. Nestlé Professional Solutions (NPS) is committed to providing the finest solutions, operational knowledge, and uncompromised support to foodservice operations across the US. Our team of culinary experts and skilled product developers partner closely with foodservice professionals to generate creative, branded food and beverage solutions that address a wide variety of needs.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of Innovation & Renovation strategy for the supported product categories in the market. Liaise & leverage both the industry and global Nestle Network insights to develop, implement, and execute product development activities (e.g. bench top, pilot plant, shelf life testing, and internal/external factory testing) to achieve project goals and deadlines to delight the consumer & customer.
• Introduction of new products with both current and novel processes within factories and external manufacturers. Collaborate and influence internal and external project teams to develop, industrialize, and launch on a complex range of Innovation and Renovation projects.
• Continuously improve/optimize current product and processes within factories and external manufacturers according to local business needs and supply situation and/or implementation of initiatives. Lead technical projects including technical assistance, sourcing, quality improvements, compliance, and cost savings.
• Work directly with customers, on an as requested basis, to understand back of house operations, customer requests and needs, and solve technical challenges with NPS products.
• Develop and coach junior product developers, as needed, to onboard and grow competencies within and across the product development team.

Requirements

• A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
• Position requires approximately 25- 35% travel.
• Prefer minimum 3 years of product or process development experience in the food industry
• Seeking experience in bakery, confectionery, baking science, cereal science / chemistry, and food science
• Prefer experience in development of bakery, cookies, and/or chocolate and confectionary items
• Hands-on baking skills are preferred

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast paced and high performing environment with a high level of autonomy
• Exceptional organizational skills & ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
• Strong communication skills: interpersonal, presentation, oral and written
• Highly motivated, critical thinker, goal oriented and easily adapts to change
• Ability to think proactively and anticipate future need states of projects and stakeholder requirements
• Strong understanding of the customer and ability to focus work with both the operator and consumer in mind
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office applications: Excel, Power Point, Word
• PREFERRED: SAP, Recipe Management Systems, Microsoft Office applications

Benefits

To our veterans and separated service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you've gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

Pay

Nestlé offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and qualifications. Details will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is flexible to accommodate the needs of the position and the team. Details will be discussed during the interview process.

Qualifications

To apply, candidates must meet the following requirements:

• A BS or MS degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering.
• Position requires approximately 25- 35% travel.
• Prefer minimum 3 years of product or process development experience in the food industry
• Seeking experience in bakery, confectionery, baking science, cereal science / chemistry, and food science
• Prefer experience in development of bakery, cookies, and/or chocolate and confectionary items
• Hands-on baking skills are preferred

Company Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer

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Application Instructions

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