Responsible for the R&D and technical sales functions for the company. Reviews and sets product development targets and tracks projects, via a comprehensive product development roster, that are innate or specific to the company's process capabilities. The functions are supported by industry leading R&D experience in the acidified and shelf stable food and beverage categories.
Responsibilities:
Manages and performs detail R&D function in the development and commercialization of industry leading food and beverage products
Assists with and performs the qualitative and quantitative analysis from the bench top to full commercialization of new products.
Responsible for formulating and defining all Scheduled Process Authority criteria.
Performs preliminary cost projections and analysis of all new food and beverage products
Works with Sr. QA Manager to ensure that all new products are functional and process capable
Stays current on market developments, industry trends, functional ingredients and principal competitor R&D activities
Working hours: 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Skills:
B. S. in Food Science based disciplines or a technically related field, M. S. preferred
10 to 15 years of experience in acidified and shelf stable food manufacturing highly preferred
Education:
Bachelors
Experience:
10 years
Qualifications:
Proficient in FDA and Food Safety regulatory requirements
Proficient with Nutritional Labeling requirements
Proficient with food and beverage chemistry
Superior verbal and written communication skills
Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and Nutritional Labeling software systems
Capable of evaluating and performing digitally related tasks.
Superior abilities and analytically proficient in product formulation mathematics.
Must have a professional appearance and be well-organized with good attention to detail
Must exemplify a strong work ethic and positive attitude
Adaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
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key responsibilities
Manages and performs detail R&D function in the development and commercialization of industry leading food and beverage productsAssists with and performs the qualitative and quantitative analysis from the bench top to full commercialization of new products.Responsible for formulating and defining all Scheduled Process Authority criteria.Performs preliminary cost projections and analysis of all new food and beverage productsWorks with Sr. QA Manager to ensure that all new products are functional and process capableStays current on market developments, industry trends, functional ingredients and principal competitor R&D activities
experience
10 years
skills
B. S. in Food Science based disciplines or a technically related field, M. S. preferred10 to 15 years of experience in acidified and shelf stable food manufacturing highly preferred
qualifications
Proficient in FDA and Food Safety regulatory requirementsProficient with Nutritional Labeling requirementsProficient with food and beverage chemistrySuperior verbal and written communication skillsMust be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and Nutritional Labeling software systemsCapable of evaluating and performing digitally related tasks.Superior abilities and analytically proficient in product formulation mathematics.Must have a professional appearance and be well-organized with good attention to detailMust exemplify a strong work ethic and positive attitudeAdaptable and dependable with ability to follow direction and work cooperation with others
education
Bachelors