in accordance with business objectives, customer demand, and regulatory requirements; Develops product documents, including specifications, technical information, costing, timelines, and objectives; Oversees plant scale tests, directing plant representatives to ensure test criteria are met; Optimizes production products to meet operational and sales objectives through coordination with Technical Services, Operations, Engineering, QA, and other departments; and Coordinates product presentations in collaboration with Sales and Marketing team for both internal and external customers.
Must have the following skills and experience in order to complete the above-mentioned tasks: Food manufacturing
operations, equipment, and production facilities; Knowledge of food laws and regulations, including nutritional facts development (NLEA), ingredient declarations, and formulation and R&D documentation; Application of scientific principles and analytical methodologies to assigned projects and problems with limited direction; Using laboratory equipment; Utilization of statistical techniques to analyze/present data; Food processing technology including: understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamic principles, temperature curves, the effects of temperature and/or time on various substrates and functional ingredients as well as basic understanding of various process equipment and their use (i.
e. blancher, dryer, fryer, freezer, etc. ); Statistical processes including: basic statistical principles on determining mean, standard deviations, regression modeling, conducting and evaluation of statistical tests, and ability to set an experimental design test; Strong background in food chemistry, sensory, microbiology, food packaging systems and food engineering; Ability to drive continuous improvement and change management initiatives; Problem solving skills (scientific method): the systematic observation, measurement, and experimentation and the formulation, testing, and modification of hypotheses; and Ability to work with cross-functional teams at multiple levels within the organization.
Requires a Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent in Food Science or related field, and at least 3 years of occupational experience as a Food Scientist or similar. Option to work from home on a hybrid schedule available. Travel is required, 10-15% in North America. Salary: $70,200.00-$105,000/year. To apply online please visit careers. / reference number 25027. Mc Cain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work.
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