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Job Description

Rotate through various functions within research, development, and applications over approximately a two-year timeframe.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

+ Run pilot dryer; understand science and methodology to spray drying, blending, etc.

+ Work on a new product project, conduct experiments and research, develop specs and product information bulletins (PIB), and understand how to produce product applications. Prepare and present report on project results and next steps

+ Research on-trend applications

+ Understand foodservice culinary applications by working with development chef or product developers

+ Assist with new product scale-ups at manufacturing facilities and/or scale up at customer facility where product is used

+ Attend/participate in international trade show or customer visit, either virtually or in person

+ Develop products from assigned projects through fermentation and other innovation and application related processes

+ Attend industry workshop training, such as cheese, drying, etc.

+ Participate in on ideation, package design, problem-solving, etc., meetings

+ Utilize systems throughout rotation (Power BI, Salesforce, PCM, genesis, trace gains, SharePoint, etc.) to analyze data and produce metrics. Produce reports, provide analytics, and build capability around data analysis and critical thinking

+ Participate in a customer audit in plant (understanding of quality, regulatory etc.)

+ Prepare and send samples for customers. Understand how to maintain sample and raw material inventory

+ Participate in a customer call, such as a prospecting call or complaint resolution

+ Complete OSHA, environmental, ECO lab, and IDFA training courses

+ Research new ingredient technologies

+ Troubleshoot quality issues with food quality leader

+ Sit in on sales and operations planning (S&OP) and procurement meetings to understand how to schedule product, get bids, and interact with vendors

+ The requirements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employee, but is not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned as required

Requirements

Education and Experience

+ Undergraduate degree in Food Science, Marketing, Business, or related field

+ Internship experience preferred

+ 0 to 2 years work experience, preferably in manufacturing, dairy, or related industry

+ Certification and/or license – may be required during course of employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

+ Knowledge of and skill with Microsoft Office Suite and company computer systems

+ Strong desire and aptitude to learn

+ Leadership skills

+ Able to demonstrate leadership qualities as a self-starter

+ Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously

+ Able to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing

+ Able to think creatively

+ Able to adapt and manage to change effectively

+ Must be able to read, write and speak English

An Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled/Veterans