Location: Orrville, OH
Company: The J. M. Smucker Company
into winning, and creative innovation. The Sr. Scientist has a defined area of technical expertise and a consistent track record of key innovations with important business impacts. They initiate and lead technology or capability advances and may be assigned to critical business and technical challenges.
They will provide expertise and technical know-how to other Product Developers as well as counsel leadership on science and development in their areas of expertise and/or technical focus. Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices (Supports Presence with Purpose Model with Core Week In Person Expectation and as business needs allow) In this role you will: Requires in-depth technical knowledge
and Product development experience. Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective using existing solutions Works independently, with guidance in only complex situations (e.
g. when decisions have functional or organizational impact) Generally, acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience; may formally or informally manage a small number of individuals in own area of expertise Impacts a range of customer, operational, project or service activities within own team and other related teams; works generally independently within broad guidelines and processes Requires conceptual
and practical expertise in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines Demonstrate critical thinking and creativity Ability to partners with team members and develop an appropriate learning plan and technical timeline; time management skills to stay on track with both and meet business goals Regularly maintain and update product formula and claims records in product life cycle systems.
Ability to properly document and report results, conclusions, recommendations, and development progress. Ability to Effectively present and share technical content and development progress Understanding of basic intellectual property, patent processes, and legal considerations The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: BS degree or higher in Science (e. g. Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, Nutrition), Technology (e. g. Engineering Technology), or Engineering (Chemical, Food, Biomedical, etc. ) Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience in Research & Development Experience in food product development Ability to work independently and collaborate cross functionally Up to 30% travel expected at times Must be willing/able to drive a company or rental vehicle as needed Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Pet Food and/or Snacks formulation and product development experience An advanced degree (Masters degree or Ph D) Experience with food processes, e.
g. extrusion, thermal processing, or baking Experience with formulation software Meet the physical demands of the role as necessary, including but not limited to working safely around manufacturing processes and equipment Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In #LI-MR1#INDSA
Smucker's Uncrustables is a beloved CPG brand and one of the fastest growing brands in the center store. A strategic focus for the JM Smucker Company, the brand provides tremendous opportunity for motivated formulation product developer to be part of something special - driving a fast-growing, leading brand at a multi-billion-dollar CPG company.
Location: Orrville, OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 50% Hybrid Environment to accomplish goals of the team and anticipated up to 20% Travel, Domestic/International) In this role you will: Lead formulation development of new and existing formulas for Uncrustables and build subject matter expertise Utilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation
and basic knowledge of related disciplines in development Ensure formulations are compliant with regulations such as, but not limited to, nutrient profiles and claims Coordinate and manage laboratory, pilot plant and scale-ups for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing locations Work independently, guided by functional processes, with guidance only in complex situations (e.
g. when decisions have functional or organizational impact) Develop and publish technical documentation within specification and lab notebook systems Conduct analytical testing, analyze data, and articulate findings through written and verbal summaries Partners with technical team members to develop key tasks and
project plans for timely completion of goals; may informally lead teams Actively collaborate and leverage relationships within R&D and cross functional teams to achieve project goals Provide coaching and function as a resource for colleagues with less experience as part of our Basic Belief and Commitment to Each Other philosophy Assume an advisory role to internal teams such as operations, technical services, and procurement Become fluent and participate in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D Embrace and actively participate in company's inclusion, Diversity and Equity (ID&E) initiatives The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs. What we are looking for: Minimum Requirements: A Bachelor's Degree in Science (Food Science, Bakery Science, or Meat Science) or Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical) 5+ years of technical experience in Research & Development Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Initiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independently Strong experience with food formulations or process engineering and record of leveraging this experience to develop, qualify, and launch innovation Food Safety experience Proven success leading projects from benchtop to scale up and commercialization Ability to work a hybrid working schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needs Occasional travel - up to 20% Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role: Candidate must be able to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams to achieve shared goals Solid proven troubleshooting abilities in fast paced environment Excellent communications skills (written, oral, group presentations) Maintaining excellent documentation PCQI training Learn more about working at Smucker: Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on Linked In® #LI-MR1#INDSA
