About This Role
This role is for a Senior Food Scientist who will apply scientific principles and technical expertise to develop innovative products, from concept to commercialization, working with cross-functional teams and customers. The position involves working in the R&D lab and on the production floor.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of new products and product improvements in collaboration with customers and cross-functional teams
- Develop and maintain accurate records related to products, including formulas, production processes, ingredient documentation, and nutritional data
- Coordinate and execute plant trials and prepare results for review
- Collect and maintain analytical and process settings for all R&D products
- Create product formulas and customer product specification sheets as it pertains to the finished product
- Perform packaging trials for foil film pillow pouches, cases, cartons and displays to ensure proper product to packaging fill
- Design and conduct shelf-life studies, including product and package performance under various conditions, and make recommendations for appropriate adjustment in product and/or package development
- Collaborate with Quality to develop testing parameters for product specifications
- Review production/quality paperwork for all SKUs to ensure accuracy of formula, vendors, specifications etc.
- Make informed decisions based on data analysis and regulatory requirements
- Ensure all activities comply with regulatory standards and prepare for audits
- Collect ingredient documentation for new and existing vendors
- Create nutritional panels and ingredients statements through Genesis Software
- Review all film proofs to verify NFPs, Ingredient Statements and Claims are accurate
- Complete questionnaires, specification sheets, etc. per customer request
- Assist customers in answering questions pertaining to their products and the manufacturing process
- Collect and ship out customer requested samples as requested
- Complete and/or assist in special projects around the facility as needed to aid in the continuous improvement of the production process, finished products, warehouse handling and storage, purchasing, etc.
- Provide technical expertise and leadership throughout the product development process
- Conduct market analysis to identify consumer needs and trends
- Follow and enforce all OSHA Safety Regulation and Safety Rules
- Utilize knowledge and research methods to benchmark materials, planning activities and to drive best practice results
- Work towards and support a culture of continuous improvement and work to make business and department improvements wherever possible
