Sr. Food Technologist
Job Description
Fantastic opportunity to join the premier provider of quality delicatessen products and services! For more than 100 years Boar’s Head remains committed to its time honored traditional processes through the involvement of their dedicated employees. We are seeking a Senior Food Technologist with demonstrated experience in the meat industry (poultry and beef). This position will play a critical role in the development of new flavors, new products and new market opportunities for our brand. This role will interact with a variety of employees, departments, leaders and owners and requires effective communication and presentation skills. Working with a group of seasoned industry professionals and a dynamic management team, this position offers a state-of-the-art work environment, excellent resources and the latest tools and equipment. Our brand new pilot plant facility will enable our R&D team to create effective manufacturing protocols in a timely (and controlled) fashion. Experience with the “stage gate” process, labeling, product runs and the various demands of production is essential. We are in need of a talented “contributor” who is looking for a career destination, not a stepping stone. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity to join a group of industry leaders who are proud to be associated with the Boar’s Head Brand! We offer a competitive salary along with an excellent portfolio of benefits including: medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit sharing, product discounts and travel opportunities.
Boar’s Head is proud to be an EOE and supports a Drug Free workplace.
I. Job Summary
This position entails multiple responsibilities for a multitude of R&D related facets. It manages continuous flow of technological innovation, and product innovation by attending trade shows and conferences and works closely with consulting companies, accelerates and facilitates product design and start ups. This position will be a sole food scientist for all co-manufactured, co- developed products and BH manufactured products. Activities will include but are not limited to technical audits at co-manufacturing plants, Product Development and involvement in the testing of new technologies in conjunction with the Process Systems, Operations and NPD.
The Sr. Food Technologist will manage strategic and special New Product Development projects for both Boars Head Brand and Family Foods, as assigned by the Director of R&D or the R&D Manager. This position will be working in a team effort to support the company goals. This position will work in a Pilot Plant environment and Operational environment alike. This position requires strong background in culinary, food science, meat science and consumer end packaging design.
This position is required to use PLM and PBL and any other systems as set forth by the company.
This position requires a person who is very strong in practical and technical skills in the field of new product and process development for any food products as they may apply to the business strategies of Boar’s Head Brand and Familiy Foods. This position must have the ability to use consumer research and sensory research data to optimize products during the development phase. Once given input data, this position develops the output for design, design spreadsheets. This position will assist and support in the implementation of Stage/Gate NPD methodology. This position must have the ability to integrate their technical strengths with creativity in new product development and process design. Requires the ability to direct and handle multiple tasks at one time. It is essential, that the person have the ability to communicate the department mission and objectives in a clear and persuasive manner. This position requires the ability, to adapt to unforeseen circumstances, and the ability to resolve conflict with minimal assistance.
II. Essential Duties Functions
1. Take all measures to ensure distributor / customer total satisfaction. 2. Report to Director if snags develop in the progression of projects. 3. Coordinate with Director of R&D or Director of Family Foods, special tests as needed to improve processes or products. 4. Conduct technical audits and assist in the sourcing technically and financially stable and viable co-manufacturers and consultants etc. 5. Schedule design reviews at appropriate stages with Director of R&D and departments, such as Sales, Marketing etc. 6. Perform the projects as assigned by Director of R&D or Director of Family Foods. 7. Attend interdepartmental or cross-functional meetings as needed to discuss new/existing product and project progress/issues. 8. Maintain accurate records on project files, milestone charts, design reviews, product formulations, yield data, procedures and costing analysis pertinent to one’s own projects for both Boar’s Head projects and Family Foods projects. 9. Work closely with consultants on NPD projects to streamline product development and start-up. 10. Monitor sample requests for presentations and reviews. 11. Exercises good leadership and communication skills. 12. Help build and maintain an effective R & D team and systems. 13. Communicate effectively with all customers (internal and external). 14. Ensure all department requirements & Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and conformance to Boar’s Heads Quality Systems are met. 15. Actively participate in research, justification and implementation involved in long range planning of the department and product lines. 16. Read Trade publications, attend national and international trade shows and seminars to keep up with food trends and technology and innovation. 17. Keep up with food laws and regulatory requirements. 18. Analyze and review market trends. 19. Analyzing of competitive product lines.
III. Education and Experience
• Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related field (Animal Science, Food Industries) preferred. Bachelors minimum. • Eight (8) to ten (10) years experience in an food R&D environment • Computer proficient in Access, PowerPoint, MS word, MS excel as well as having the capability to learn and adapt to new software as required b the company
(201801)
