Job Summary:

• Design, prepare and execute application tests for a variety of fat-based solutions and food products.
• Provide technical support to the Food Science, Culinary team, Science team and Marketing team members.
• Assist in generating new product ideas and recipes, conduct application trials, prepare prototypes, troubleshoot existing formulas to optimize cost savings and production performance and perform appropriate tests/evaluations
• Perform and implement various tests including sensory and analytical on finished products and fat-based solutions.
• Prepare oral and written reports for all product development/application activities. Develop and modify SOP’s for new and existing products.
• Install and analyze test equipment.
• Coordinate with various departments and manage shipping and storage of all materials
• Manage various laboratory equipment in an organized manner, keeping records and SOP’s.
• Maintain a neat and clean laboratory area and ensure functionality of all equipment.
• Provide technical support to review patents and other intellectual properties.
• Identify product growth and new product opportunities providing technical and scientific solutions in meat product development and innovation.
• Provide technical guidance, leadership, and work on projects to improve processing efficiency, throughput, product quality, and food safety of value-added meat products.
• Partner and stay connected with cross-functional teams (marketing, insights, sales, ops, FSQR, and regulatory).

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Testing (Hard Skills)
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)
• Recipe Development (Hard Skills)
• Sensory Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• SOP Development (Hard Skills)
• Equipment Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Management (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Interact heavily with the QC and QA teams as well as Regulatory and Operations
• Manage technical project requests from product creation through manufacturing with minimal assistance from others.
• Meet all necessary criteria of project including but not limited to cost guidelines, nutrition requirements, packaging requirements, shelf life requirements, visual/flavor/texture requirements, outside testing, customer and marketing interaction.
• Make samples for customer’s evaluation and send accordingly with all required information (letter, label, etc.)
• Manage, maintain and update all information related to project work (ex: project file, R&D Brokernet, R&D Marcam System, various R&D spreadsheets related to product, etc.)
• Enter nutrition information into the Genesis system
• Coordinate and lead first batch meetings on customer-approved products that are ordered.
• Research new ingredients and contact ingredient suppliers for information and samples.
• Travel to customers, trade shows, industry events, customer events, company meetings, etc.
• Participates and leads project design and methodology, problem solving though application and knowledge

Skills on Resume: 

• QC Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Project Management (Hard Skills)
• Sample Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Information Management (Hard Skills)
• Nutrition Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Research (Hard Skills)
• Customer Interaction (Soft Skills)
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Provide technical support to internal and external customers, manufacturing, operations, quality, procurement and regulatory.
• Interact with Quality and Regulatory on compliance and plant QA quality issues.
• Actively participate in the Innovation process and brings new ideas on products across the company portfolio.
• Observes, records and evaluates experimental data. 
• Prepares project reports.
• Keep current with new technologies, industry trends and regulations. 
• Recognize and incorporate advances in technology into company procedures.
• Follow all plant GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) procedures.
• Develop mastery of customer’s products and processes and develop a positive working relationship with internal and external customers.
• Demonstrate significant innovation and improvement in product development and processes.
• Identify the root cause of problems and implement corrective action. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Technical Support (Soft Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Innovation (Soft Skills)
• Data Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Report Preparation (Hard Skills)
• Industry Awareness (Hard Skills)
• GMP Adherence (Hard Skills)
• Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Tests and evaluates new food and non-food products to be introduced into the restaurant system
• Partners with management to establish appropriate technical plans to meet project objectives
• Contributes to the development of technical plans including project objectives, experimental designs, decision rules, background information, critical issues, approach, timing, necessary resources, and estimated costs
• Develops information for product specifications, ingredient specifications and testing procedures
• Plans and/or executes sensory panel research and coordinates consumer research efforts
• Coordinates supplier activity in the performance of development activities including product formulations, processing procedures and related information
• Partners with Quality Control, Marketing, Operations, vendors and/or suppliers to develop, make changes and/or improvements to new product programs
• Maintains an accurate and current database of new commercialization products
• Identifies and communicates results and/or critical issues that influence project direction
• Participates in special projects by management
• Maintains thorough and accurate documentation of project work. 

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Testing (Hard Skills)
• Project Planning (Hard Skills)
• Specification Development (Hard Skills)
• Sensory Research (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Data Management (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include, but not limited to, conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation, and product launch.
• Coordinate the execution of bench-top, pilot, and manufacturing scale-up. 
• Formulate, recommend, and execute research programs for the improvement and cost reduction of existing products, the development of new products, processes, and raw materials, and development of new business applications for existing core technologies. (ex. Chocolate making formulation)
• Troubleshoot and solve complex formulations and technical challenges (product stability, food safety, etc)
• Work on/with regulatory/quality (includes shelf life) and oversee sample testing
• Work with the Supply Chain Procurement Manager to ensure supplied ingredients are procured for samples and production.
• Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited to, test report, Standard Formulation, Standard Process, any other necessary standard/process in commercialization and ensuring food safety.
• Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to appropriate staff.
• Provide findings and analysis with insights, research, and commercial brand to develop short and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and IP generation.
• Collaborate and build partnerships with sales, business management, and marketing professionals to identify customer needs and translate these into new product development opportunities.

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Supply Chain Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Problem Solving (Soft Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Develop products from conception to production that meet customer specifications and needs.
• Lead, manage and complete multiple assigned R&D projects within specified timelines.
• Develop products within cost parameters
• Responsibilities include formulation, bench-top cook-up, and flavor and color application.
• Assist and lead in the coordination of internal and external trials i.e. R&D (internal), customers (external)
• Oversee pilot and start-up batches, adapting formulas and processes
• Develop and lead sensory evaluation on new ingredients, flavors and finished products.
• Coordinate and lead shelf-life studies.
• Writing final reports and communicating results to customers/R&D Leader.
• Establish product specifications for new products and update them
• Develop nutritional reports on the Genesis Program and update
• Develop and update product Labeling information.
• Ensure new products comply with all regulations and certifications.

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Trial Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Sensory Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Shelf-Life Studies (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Labeling (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Provide information for documentation and certifications
• Provide product specifications for input on customer web-based portals
• Gain and share technical knowledge, keeping informed of new technologies, ingredients, products and processes.
• Communicate and provide technical support and assistance to Sales, QA and Manufacturing.
• Work with Procurement to source new, quality and cost-effective ingredients and complete documentation including specifications on new raw materials.
• Provide product information and technical support to customers.
• Generates ideas in research and development, experimental design, quality control activities and product development.
• Build a working knowledge of production environment and the processes involved in product manufacturing. 
• Understand the impact of these processes on the finished product.
• Responsible for understanding Food Safety and Quality Management System related activities, including the Food Safety and Quality policy and SQF awareness.
• Establish product controls and procedures to ensure that newly developed products meet customer needs as well as meet the established FDA, TTB and USDA regulatory standards.
• Report problems, initiate and record corrective actions within the food safety management system

Skills on Resume: 

• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Product Specifications (Hard Skills)
• Technical Support (Soft Skills)
• Ingredient Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Research & Development (Hard Skills)
• Production Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Food Safety (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Research and application of scientific methods to improve new and existing recipes, products, equipment and processes for internal studies and consulting purposes.
• Establish and review testing procedures to ensure proper analysis methods are accurately followed, establish, and maintain records of all tests performed for internal studies and consulting purposes.
• Manage the Laboratory Equipment in regards to calibration, maintenance and training others how to utilize them.
• Verify sanitary condition of the test kitchen and equipment at the beginning and end of the shift based on established procedures and report any problems.
• Contribute to studies in relation to biology, microbiology, biochemistry and engineering disciplines in relation to food science to increase services and training material.
• Assist in studies and culinary training programs with a focus on Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Modified Atmosphere and Packaging.
• Work towards creating studies applicable to the repertoire for publication in food science journals.
• Assist in preparing and serving food innovation presentations for guests visiting the test kitchen.
• Facilitate training for the courses, extraction. 
• Gather and retain all components of course content specific to the company for the continued development of future courses.
• Contribute to a creative and collaborative environment between the company and headquarters.

Skills on Resume: 

• Scientific Research (Hard Skills)
• Testing Procedures (Hard Skills)
• Laboratory Management (Hard Skills)
• Sanitation (Hard Skills)
• Microbiology (Hard Skills)
• Culinary Training (Soft Skills)
• Food Innovation (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Demonstrate competency in working on a diverse team and showing respect, responsibility and communication skills to team members and customers.
• Provide technical knowledge, direction, education, and assistance in the development of paper concepts, pilot plant development and commercialization of high-quality Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverages.
• Maintain accurate and effective research and development records, documentation and control of new formulations including raw material evaluations.
• Responsible for formulating products that are sustainable, organic, gluten-free, vegan, and non-GMO.
• Ensure commercialization of new products and product changes to support continuous improvement efforts that deliver cost savings without impact to taste and or product quality.
• Identify the preferred or most efficient methods for processing products with industry standards and leverage technical best practices to meet product formulation and/or proof of concept.
• Using data including consumer feedback, product shelf-life studies, and material evaluations to identify new trends in the manufacturing of Alcoholic and Non-Alcoholic beverage products.
• Support the procurement team in the selection and attainment of ingredients. 
• Partner with external suppliers to source raw materials, resolve issues, and support ongoing product innovation.
• Maintains current knowledge of new regulations and developments in food science, which may include reading scientific journals and attending conferences.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Resolves product development issues in collaboration with operations, winemaking, marketing specialists, process engineers, and flavor experts.

Skills on Resume: 

• Team Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Technical Knowledge (Hard Skills)
• Documentation (Hard Skills)
• Sustainable Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Product Commercialization (Hard Skills)
• Data Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Management (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Knowledge (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assist with research, development, and commercialization of new food products by applying scientific principles in food chemistry, ingredient utilization, processing, packaging knowledge and sensory analysis
• Follow an unmarked path with a beginner’s mindset to learn the various attributes derived from processing food with supercritical carbon dioxide
• Utilize an understanding of commercial-scale operations and implementation to assist with the identification of product specifications and the design and development of products accordingly, including formulations, testing schedules, prototype development, and verification of final food and package prototype performance in manufacturing
• Assist in the execution of shelf-life studies (product and package performance), analytical testing (food products, ingredients, environmental), and microbial challenge study research with a keen eye toward strategy and evaluation of results for appropriate adjustment recommendations
• Design and collaborate with the operations team, execute the scale-up of bench-top processes as trial runs on the production line, troubleshoot and develop solutions for specific inconsistencies
• Coordinate production trials and bench-top tests within the operations facility to develop new products
• With the team, identify and execute process improvements
• Use production results and structured problem solving to design experimentation, develop and test theories, and interpret results independently or with assistance from the team
• Diagnose root causes of product scale-up challenges, and postulate a plan of action with a first-principles mindset
• Assist with the execution and implementation of the hypothesis and solutions on the production line to overcome the identified product scale-up challenges
• Provide assistance with relevant processing line SOPs
• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of all manufacturing operations, end-products, raw materials, packaging materials, and quality specifications and standards
• Assist with day-to-day operations of the facility

Skills on Resume: 

• Food Chemistry (Hard Skills)
• Ingredient Utilization (Hard Skills)
• Shelf-Life Studies (Hard Skills)
• Production Trials (Hard Skills)
• Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Root Cause Analysis (Hard Skills)
• SOP Assistance (Hard Skills)
• Manufacturing Knowledge (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Design, conduct and analyze food science experiments in conjunction with food and cell-culture R&D teams. 
• Development of new products and formulations, modifying or improving existing ones. 
• Execution of product prototypes combining both plant-based ingredients and cell-cultured ingredients (hybrid products). 
• Lead and establish external partnerships and collaborations. 
• Execute analytical tests in food products, shelf life and product stability. 
• Research and analysis of organoleptic properties of the products (aromas, flavor, textures)
• Attend several projects simultaneously using accurate management skills. 
• An analytical and quantitative approach to problem solving.  
• Supports the innovation team and adapts to the different project priorities. 
• Autonomously design and execute data-driven experiments and interpret findings.
• Work with customers to identify jobs to be completed and apply learnings to product development, building customer relationships through sharing technical expertise to grow value-added sales.
• Provide technical leadership in product and process development and improvement, quality systems and regulatory oversight.

Skills on Resume: 

• Food Science Experimentation (Hard Skills)
• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Analytical Testing (Hard Skills)
• Sensory Analysis (Hard Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• Problem Solving (Hard Skills)
• Customer Relationship (Soft Skills)
• Technical Leadership (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work directly with sales, marketing and regulatory in developing product concepts including potential claims.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality and Regulatory to commercialize products, develop product specifications and assure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing/sales, plant and vendors as the R&D project leader to drive execution across multiple projects.
• Review packaging proof for package weight, ingredients, guarantee analysis, claims and participate in the package review process
• Coordinate experimental design, shelf life, palatability testing, chew time, dental experiments etc.to make claims on products.
• Source raw materials based on requirements.
• Develop formulas and prototypes.
• Compile documentation needed for compliance with applicable regulations and company policies.
• Conduct product testing to ensure that product safety, quality and regulatory compliance is met.
• Contribute to key product improvements, cost reductions, new products, development, knowledge building or other technically based business-driven objectives.
• Ensure best practices are being followed in compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Keep current, identify and communicate to management pet food industry trends and the impact to the business as it relates to ingredients or technology.

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Packaging Review (Hard Skills)
• Experimental Design (Hard Skills)
• Raw Material Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Product Testing (Hard Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)
• Industry Trends (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work within the Product Development team to improve batter formulations for current products and develop new formulations for emerging products
• Iterate and improve on batter formulations through the effective use of flours, oils, hydrocolloids, and flavors
• Apply batters to various substrates and ensure optimum pick up for each substrate
• Pursue continuous improvement of batter formulations by keeping abreast of the scientific literature
• Measure and interpret better rheological properties and connect characterization data in the laboratory to guidelines for manufacturing
• Work with the Manufacturing team and third-party manufacturers for commercialization of batters
• Frequently meet with and update the Product Development Lead on projects
• Contribute to the development and direct the implementation of innovation roadmaps and plans aligned with the business objectives.
• Collaborate with research and commercial brands to develop short and long-term testing programs for experimental and commercial products and hybrids.
• Partner with sales, business management, marketing and customers to identify needs and translate these into new product development opportunities and solutions, from product inception through commercialization.
• Provide expert thought leadership in the field and work with limited direction, using additional research and interpretation to identify issues or problems. 
• Provide direction to supporting team members and be a strategic contributor.

Skills on Resume: 

• Batter Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Continuous Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Rheological Properties (Hard Skills)
• Commercialization (Hard Skills)
• Innovation Roadmaps (Hard Skills)
• Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Expert Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Strategic Direction (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Assists in developing prototypes as directed
• Implements technically sound, safe and sanitary work practices per standards
• Maintains inventory of supplies and raw material ingredients for R&D use
• Assists in conducting taste panels
• Perform and maintain routine shelf life tests on test batch samples
• Assist the manager in creating a nutritional profile for each new product developed
• Maintain and update all approved ingredients and vendors for Dressings and Sauces.
• Assist manager in label development profile of all new products provided to label vendors.
• Organizes and sets up quality audit tests, equipment and raw materials
• Ships samples to customers with proper safety and environmental packaging
• Develops and reverse engineers products for customers based on ingredient, cost, performance and sensory targets.
• Develops meat flavor systems (Whole muscle, ground, topical application, marinades, etc.) in conjunction with Meat Pilot Plant personnel.

Skills on Resume: 

• Prototype Development (Hard Skills)
• Sanitary Practices (Hard Skills)
• Inventory Management (Hard Skills)
• Taste Panel (Hard Skills)
• Shelf Life Testing (Hard Skills)
• Nutritional Profiling (Hard Skills)
• Label Development (Hard Skills)
• Meat Flavor Systems (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Develop new products that support strategic growth from concepts through commercialization
• Works with cross-functional disciplines to design and conduct plant trials for new product start–ups
• Drives product cuttings, processes and testing to deliver effectively on project timelines
• Plan, prioritize and complete tasks efficiently and effectively while maintaining detailed development records.
• Manages individual tasks and works under limited supervision while successfully executing cross-functional projects.
• Conceptualize and develop new product prototypes.
• Provide R&D based leadership to build processes and technical expertise within OFD.
• Consults with suppliers and procurement team to determine appropriate raw materials necessary to develop quality products including solicitation of advice and technical support on applications and suitability.
• Solicits advice and technical support from other department members on applications and the suitability of the project plan.
• Determines ingredient and finished product cost feasibility.
• Leads technical components of a project by coordinating activities of a cross-functional team.
• Works with internal team and external vendors to validate required materials meet customer, regulatory and scientific standards.
• Presents iterative concepts to business team members, makes technical recommendations to meet project objectives.

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Project Management (Soft Skills)
• Prototype Development (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Cost Feasibility (Hard Skills)
• Technical Leadership (Soft Skills)
• Regulatory Compliance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Support new product formulation
• Help expand and maintain technology pipeline that feeds into product development
• Collaborate with all departments, external agencies and co-manufacturers to accurately define technology, new product and reformulation projects
• Facilitate the development and execution of new products and product reformulations from bench to production scale
• Create nutritional labels, ingredient statements, raw material costing and validation
• Maintain product cost and design target reports
• Identify co-manufacturers for capabilities to provide current and future products and technologies, as well as continually assess opportunities for improvement with product performance and expectations
• Develop ingredients and process specifications
• Support Quality Assurance by ensuring finished product compliance
• Work on cross-functional project teams with co-manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, external development resources and internal teams from Marketing, Sales and Operations to Finance and Quality
• Participate in special projects and assignments
• Participate in all other miscellaneous and departmental tasks
• Attend departmental / cross-functional meetings

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Formulation (Hard Skills)
• Technology Pipeline (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Nutritional Labeling (Hard Skills)
• Costing and Reporting (Hard Skills)
• Co-Manufacturer Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Process Specifications (Hard Skills)
• Quality Assurance (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Manage new product development from concept through commercialization for plant-based food products for technical and administrative activities
• Establish a mid-term and annual business plan for the plant-based meat R&D category
• Lead process improvement for quality and cost reduction for products, including co-packed products
• Troubleshoot for product quality and efficiency
• Research and identify new materials, suppliers, and work with co-packers for new projects and/or assignments
• Maintainthe  development and maintenance of QMS for assigned products
• Conduct scale-up testing and apply a wide range of food process engineering knowledge to identify the root causes of equipment, process, production environment-related issues
• Work with internal cross-functional teams as well as vendors to understand available technology and provide ideas, solutions, and alternatives to meet food safety, quality, costs, and customer requirements
• Provide timely progress updates of projects and in line with NPD progression to the internal team
• Maintain an awareness of market trends and comparative products from all major retailers/competitors and recommend product development ideas in line with those trends and coordinate with cross functional teams
• Apply a wide range of food microbiology and chemistry knowledge to identify the root causes of product defects and propose preventive actions
• Provide supervisory responsibilities to 1-2 R&D team including providing overall direction, technical feedback and support, including performance appraisals

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Business Planning (Hard Skills)
• Process Improvement (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• QMS Maintenance (Hard Skills)
• Scale-Up Testing (Hard Skills)
• Supervisory Skills (Soft Skills)

Job Summary:

• Identifying and supporting product renovation on existing product lines. 
• Identifying new product opportunities and improvements in line with customer needs and business model
• Provide support to plant trials and full-scale production on any product innovation and renovation project
• Translating product concepts to the development of products and related activities that support the formulation and development of new products, line extensions, and quality improvement
• Developing formulations and specifications that meet the appropriate nutritional, regulatory and consumer requirements
• Managing all product change control
• Manage the entire product development lifecycle and commercialization for the first six months
• Identifying and sourcing ingredients from vendors that are in compliance with established quality assurance standards for appropriate and differentiated use in and across the product portfolio
• Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure all projects meet brand product standards, cost of goods targets, timelines, and customer expectations
• Creating product development schedules that are required to meet project timelines
• Develop qualification plans for new product launches along with the manufacturing site, while providing pre-launch through post-launch support, onsite at the manufacturing facility
• Continuous improvement of product portfolio from flavor, claims, shelf life, cost perspectives until fully qualified

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Renovation (Hard Skills)
• Product Opportunity Identification (Hard Skills)
• Formulation Development (Hard Skills)
• Product Lifecycle Management (Hard Skills)
• Change Control Management (Hard Skills)
• Ingredient Sourcing (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Product Development Scheduling (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Work in the test kitchen to develop new bakery products and customer samples
• Obtain approval and send finished samples to customers. 
• Set up product cutting, provide support information, and follow up actions.
• Undertake large research projects that require extensive testing, formula organization, and self-motivation to become the expert on this product.
• Develop new bakery products by staying aware of current menu trends, new processes and ingredients that are being introduced in the marketplace.
• Produce customer samples in the test kitchen
• Obtain appropriate approval and send finished product samples to LB customers.
• Evaluate ingredients and products used in the development and production of finished goods
• Ensure compliance with specifications and standards that have been defined during the test and trial periods of new products.
• Confer with external ingredient suppliers, engineers and equipment manufacturers to verify standard operating procedures for the various products being tested and manufactured at Legendary Baking.
• Establish and verify specifications of dessert products in use and those being developed.
• Navigate within SQF and assist in keeping the information up to date.

Skills on Resume: 

• Product Development (Hard Skills)
• Customer Sample Production (Hard Skills)
• Research Projects (Hard Skills)
• Trend Awareness (Soft Skills)
• Ingredient Evaluation (Hard Skills)
• Compliance Management (Hard Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• SQF Navigation (Hard Skills)

Job Summary:

• Partner with R&D and Supply Chain to identify appropriate packaging materials required for bakery products.
• Partner with LB Sales and Marketing to ensure a smooth flow of information needed to keep projects moving forward.
• Partner with LB Purchasing to identify secondary suppliers
• Test and recommend new ingredients and procedures for LB products that improve quality, efficiency and costs as well as test and recommend new ingredients when needed to fill the supply chain.
• Responsible for weekly updates on new customer samples and business support testing activities, where we are, how it is working, what are next steps, etc.
• Organize and schedule product showings and dessert presentations to internal and external customers. 
• Capture information discussed during these presentations for future knowledge and to assist in identifying additional action items
• Develops specifications and testing protocols for new products.
• Identifies and presents new and innovative technical solutions and product ideas to the broader organization.
• Supports cost savings initiatives through product & process optimization.
• Provides troubleshooting support at the company's and customer plants
• Provide technical support to other projects, manufacturing, converting and other departments within the company.

Skills on Resume: 

• Packaging Materials (Hard Skills)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration (Soft Skills)
• Supplier Coordination (Soft Skills)
• Ingredient Testing (Hard Skills)
• Customer Sample Updates (Soft Skills)
• Product Showings (Soft Skills)
• Specification Development (Hard Skills)
• Troubleshooting Support (Soft Skills)