Develop new and innovative products and manufacturing processes to meet customer’ needs. Modify existing products and processes to improve overall quality or costs. Develop or identify new or more cost effective ingredients and production methods. Support contract manufacturing customers on projects, trials and startups.
This position is located at our Corporate Office in Green Bay, WI.
Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:
You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.
Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.
What you'll do:
Work in production and pilot plant locations.
Develop defined work plans, conduct experiments, and write reports.
Develop a basic understanding of the R&D product development SOP.
Apply basic quality tools and explore new project work.
Good communication skills, both written & verbal are required.
Exercise a good understanding of Schreiber Foods product categories, including regulatory standards and Schreiber Foods labeling practices.
Develop a high level of expertise in a specific product category.
Become intimately involved in new ingredient and formula set-up by developing specifications, plant production SOP manuals, production manuals, and formula guidelines.
Plan and conduct scale-up trials at a customer's request or for Schreiber product development.
Commercialize newly developed and approved prototypes.
Serve as effective R&D and Customer Product Solutions POD team member.
Accomplish projects and tasks through teamwork with R&D scientists, operations, marketing, engineering, and customers.
Identify, explore, and implement the use of new ingredients and manufacturing technologies to improve efficiency, sales, and profitability of Schreiber Foods.
Develop products, processes, and technology that are robust and use sound experimental design to validate.
Maintain strong application of scientific method.
Exercise excellent listening and communication skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing detailed technical reports, and effectively conducting presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.
Apply scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and opportunities.
Develop and expand global network of contacts within food & dairy industries, and academia.
Apply good business sense to determine applicability to our businesses.
What you need to succeed:
Bachelor's degree in food/dairy science or a related field.
1-3 years' experience in research and/or product development.
Cultured dairy products manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong analytical and dairy component understanding.
Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.
Ability to travel up to 25%
This position could also be a Senior or Principal Scientist based on experience:
Senior:
- Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
- Substantial relevant experience in food product development or Research & Development.
- Advanced working knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and food processing principles.
- Demonstrated ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results to make technical recommendations.
Principal:
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Dairy Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline. MBA/Masters/PhD in Food or Dairy Science preferred.
- Extensive experience in Industrial R&D and/or academia with proven track record of dairy research, with ingredients, cheese, and cultured dairy products experience preferred.
- Significant understanding and work with dairy food production processes and in application of food/dairy chemistry to problem solving.
- Strong analytical background and dairy component understanding.
- Viewed as an expert in the area of dairy chemistry and processing, and is sought out by others for direction and counsel.
- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
- Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
- Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
- Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
- Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
- Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
- Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science, or a related field
- 1-3 years of experience in research and/or product development
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of dairy components
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to travel up to 25%
- Valid driver's license, required auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and reliable vehicle
- Cultured dairy products manufacturing experience
- Advanced knowledge of food chemistry, microbiology, and food processing principles
- Ability to independently design experiments, analyze data, and interpret results
- Master's degree, MBA, or PhD in food or dairy science
- Extensive industrial R&D or academic dairy research experience
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
Schreiber Foods Insights
What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
