Food Development Scientists
Location: Cincinnati, OH
Position Type: 5 years contract or longer (benefits are offered)
Shift: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Pay Rate: $48-$52 per hour
POSITION SUMMARY
Provide strategic leadership and depth of knowledge in food technology regarding product technical services and product quality
maintenance and help optimize formulas and build technology tools!
Grocery Scientist : Jams, Jelly's, Peanut butters, Carbonated soft dinks etc.
Bakery Scientist: pastries- pies, Croissant, cakes, cookies..
Dairy Scientist : Expertise with dairy products; ice-cream, milk, cheese, sour cream.
Deli Scientist : Salad/soup food service type of products, ready to eat fresh type of products, potato salad..
Desired previous job Experience/ Education:
Bachelor's Degree in food science, dairy science/bakery science or related field
3+ years of experience in product development, technical service or plant production with multiple food and/or non-food categories
Proven team leadership skills
Specialize on ingredient optimization.
Formula heavy role, a lot of science involved.
JOB FUNCTIONS
• Evaluate and recommend new processes, programs, equipment and technologies appropriate to Kroger manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance or retailing
• Lead internal and external teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve new and existing product processes while containing costs and maintaining or improving product quality
• Oversee activities and projects with both internal manufacturing plants and external contracted manufacturers for food and non-food consumer products;
follow regulatory and technological changes that may affect the food industry
• Provide leadership to manufacturing operations to troubleshoot product and/or processing problems and find solutions
• Work with plant teams in resolving differences in manufacturing processes between multiple operation locations that will improve the quality and costs of products and increase efficiencies
• Demonstrate excellence in project planning and execution through best use of resources to shorten the time to project completion
• Perform pilot plant development work and conduct plant trials of new products and processes
• Reformulate products as prudent to reduce ingredient and manufacturing costs while maintaining and/or improving product quality
• Provide technical assistance related to testing techniques and quality assurance procedures for plants
• Audit plant batching operations and analyze consumer comments; audit products for quality and manage audit follow-up projects to improve quality
• Train and mentor Corporate Food Technology Product Development Specialists
• Work with Sensory Manager to organize and coordinate consumer panels
• Review product label proofs to ensure compliance with all labeling and claim regulations
• Travel as required for execution of essential job duties
• Supervise and coach direct reports in the performance of their duties, complete performance reviews and provide feedback to direct reports
• Support the development, implementation, maintenance, and ongoing improvement of the SQF Systems
Travel required maybe 1-2 days or more a month depending on the business need. Anywhere in the US. Travel reimbursement.
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