Independently leads the design, planning, validation, and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and technical service for Winland Foods that meet project objective(s).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Research and Development

Job Posting Title:

Senior Food Scientist

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

• Independently lead product development, documentation management, project management and commercialization initiatives

• Independently formulate and execute development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projects

• Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers

• Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage

• Apply sound scientific methods in all stages of development including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goals

• Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions

• Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to provide technical expertise: Marketing, Sales, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Engineering; create and influence project direction by providing technical input through the planning and decision-making process

• Understand product requirements, plant equipment and processes to enable the creation of detailed playbooks and specifications

• Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products; provide oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical support

• Contribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge

• Look for ways to enhance the current commercialization process through previous experience and technical savvy

• Identify and develop research programs to drive cost optimization, implement product improvements and identify emerging technology

• Identify problems and drive cross-functional exploration to determine root cause, with a focus on developing corrective action

• Mentor less senior associates, often with the opportunity for direct reporting structure

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Attributes:

• Five years’ experience in Food Product Development

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Engineering or related field required. Master's Degree in Food Science/Engineering preferred

• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality

• Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team

• Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Aptitude for technical leadership and project management

• Ability to travel up to 30%

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.