R&D Product Developer
About the role
Work independently and with a cross-functional team to plan, lead and coordinate technical projects in line with R&D, regulatory, marketing and manufacturing requirements. Effectively communicate status & risks and plan, lead, & coordinate pilot plant, and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. Plan, lead, & coordinate development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation. etc.). This candidate will be co-leading this project with the HM so interacting with senior leaders and suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Pilot plant / trials work (ingredient troubleshooting)
- Experience with ingredient troubleshooting and pilot plant or trialing is a huge plus
Requirements
- Experienced in Food Industry Manufacturing environment (Preferred in Biscuit Snacking), with knowledge in ingredient functionality & commercialization
- Minimum: BS in Food Science with 3-5 years of experience
- Travel: 25-40% is required
- Anti-Slip / Steel toed shoes are a requirement for this position
- Day-to-day Activities: Traveling to various client's facilities in the US, working with several different groups of stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers
Qualifications
Day-to-day Activities: You will be traveling quite a bit, typically once a month, to various client's facilities in the US. The candidate also needs to be comfortable working with several different groups of stakeholders, senior leadership, and suppliers.
Skills
- Experience with ingredient troubleshooting and pilot plant or trialing is a huge plus
Benefits
N/A
Pay
Listed salary ranges may vary based on experience, qualifications, and local market. Also, some positions may include bonuses or other incentives.
Schedule
M-F (40 hours) (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM)