R&D Technical Documentation Specialist I

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Wilmington, MA, USA
Hybrid
78K-88K Annually
Junior
Food
You Can Feel Good About Hood.
The Role
Maintains accurate formulas, ingredient and product specifications, and process instructions in PLM and ENF systems. Reviews and updates R&D documentation, manages item creation and obsolescence, supports approvals with internal stakeholders and suppliers, and follows data-management standards, SOPs, and checklists. The role requires meeting project deadlines, careful attention to detail, collaboration, problem-solving, and foundational knowledge of food science, engineering, quality assurance, and food-industry processes.
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Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!

Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more. 

Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.

Job Summary
Enters data accurately and consistently in external-facing R&D documents, including formulas, specifications, and process instructions in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ENF (Electronic Notebook & Formulator) systems. Completes tasks on-time to meet R&D project timelines.  Baseline understanding/experience in food industry, awareness of Hood products, ingredients, plants, internal processes, and relevant software systems. Adheres to data management standards.  

Essential Duties & Responsibilities
•    Reviews and accurately enters / updates formulas, ingredient and product specifications, process instructions in PLM system with information provided by Scientists/Engineers, Right the First Time.
•    With supervision, communicate with internal approvers and suppliers to complete Ingredient Spec and Formula approvals 
•    Completes assigned tasks to create/obsolete items for PLM 
•    Completes assigned tasks in ENF
•    Adhere to R&D Standard Operating Procedures and checklists.
•    Travel required as needed for business; communicate with supervisor when not manageable.

Education & Experience
•    0-3 years of Data Management/Documentation experience 
•    Masters/Bachelors of Science/Engineering degree in Food Science or related field of study
•    Experience in food industry highly beneficial
•    Computer Science and/or Coding Knowledge highly beneficial
•    Certifications highly beneficial

Skills & Competencies
•    Basic technical knowledge of science, engineering, and/or quality assurance, preferably in food industry. 
•    Baseline knowledge of PLM,ENF, and/or data management systems; demonstrated ability to learn new softwares.  Excellent computer skills and interest in information technology
•    Math and science fluency
•    Ability to complete assignments to meet project deadlines; attention to detail. 
•    Foundational interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
•    Baseline knowledge of food industry, awareness of Hood products, formulas, processes, ingredients, plants, and internal processes.
•    Curious and shows ability and desire to learn. Is personally committed to and actively works towards continual self-improvement. Leads-by-example while working on projects
•    Works well with other team members; collaborates well with team members and members outside the department.
•    Skills to handle risk and uncertainty as well as problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
•    Strong self-accountability to meet deadlines and drive results; is accountable for own work; meets timelines and expectations.

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Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.

The pay range for this position is
$78,000$88,000 USD

Ready to join us? Apply directly on our Company Careers Page

HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills Required

  • 0-3 years of data management or documentation experience
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree in food science, engineering, or a related field
  • Food industry experience
  • Computer science and/or coding knowledge
  • Relevant certifications
  • Basic technical knowledge of science, engineering, or quality assurance, preferably in the food industry
  • Baseline knowledge of PLM, ENF, and/or data management systems
  • Ability to learn new software and strong computer skills
  • Math and science fluency
  • Ability to meet project deadlines and demonstrate attention to detail
  • Interpersonal communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and accountability skills
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The Company
HQ: Lynnfield, MA
1,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1846

What We Do

For more than 175 years, the name Hood® has been synonymous with fresh, quality dairy products that taste great. Founded in 1846 in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Hood is now one of the largest dairy processors in the country with 12 manufacturing plants across the United States. Hood is the number-one dairy brand in New England, and the company’s portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good!, LACTAID® Brand dairy products, and Blue Diamond Almond Breeze®, among others. The company also maintains its own research and development operation, which supports the superior product quality and innovation that Hood customers have come to expect.

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