To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily (reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions). The primary responsibilities of this position include:
Conduct and manage assigned projects independently
Execute bakery projects to develop new and improved products that meet the market and customers' needs
Conduct research on newly assigned projects, build experimental designs, collect supporting data, and complete statistical analysis for new products and solutions
Transfer bench-top development to pilot scale, commercial production, and ultimately into our customers' manufacturing processes
Operate analytical equipment, including Mixolab, Farinograph, moisture analyzer, pH meter, incubator, texture analyzer, and bakery equipment
Conduct standard and accelerated shelf-life studies
Provide direct assistance to customers in the launch of new products, the training of new technologies, the troubleshooting of problems, and the provision of technical assistance
Ensure confidentiality is maintained regarding sensitive documents
Follow established record retention guidelines
Propose process improvements for the department/company
Perform the job while adhering to all company policies and procedures
Perform other duties as necessary or assigned
Maybe required to come in early or stay late at times
Essential Qualifications:
The requirements listed below are representative of the competencies (minimum knowledge, skill, and ability) required. (Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
The candidate must possess a broad knowledge of food science technology, baking experience, and strong application skills in functional ingredients associated with baking
An understanding of bakery product formulation and industrial processing is required
Expertise in dough fermentation, make and bake, par bake, refrigerated raw dough, frozen baked dough, and raw frozen dough formulations and product development
There must be a customer focus, a drive for results, and a can-do attitude
Establishing trust with customers and becoming their go-to expert
Motivated self-starter with strong time-management skills who drives for results
Open and clear communication skills are essential
Cross-functional worker
Team-player: Builds on the expertise of others
Competent in project management
Understanding of experimental design and statistical analysis
Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
Must be able to exchange accurate information
Education/Certification/Licensing:
It is required to hold a BS degree in Bakery Science, Food Science, Cereal Chemistry, or a related field along with 3+ years of technical experience/development work with a major food or food ingredient company.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Internet Publishing
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