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The Research and Development Fats and Oils Expert will be responsible for all products under the Crisco Brand. Responsibilities will include recipe/brand maintenance, cost savings initiatives, and new product development. In addition, the lead will be the subject matter expert in Fats and Oils chemistry and processing. The individual must possess strong technical knowledge of fats and oils and strong laboratory and pilot plant practices.
Responsibilities:
- Develops new products as requested by Marketing or other cross-function team members that meet consumer expectations, cost, product claims and timing goals with manger guidance. Manages multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Leads the implementation of these products in the plant or contract packer.
- Identify and lead productivity initiatives related to product and processes within the Crisco brand.
- Support ingredient and supplier validations.
- Help in developing strategies to evaluate current products and research new technology to develop superior products.
- Oversee product stability shelf-life testing.
- Ownership and expertise in the RD lab and pilot plant areas.
- Develops strong understanding of the science behind the processes utilized at Crisco to make and package Crisco products.
- Is an active participant in Industry associations.
- Work with the analytical lead to evaluate current and future analytical measures.
Experience, Skills, Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Chemistry or related field required
- 5-10 Years of experience in the Food industry with an emphasis on research and development or process engineering required
- Fats and Oils expertise is a must
- Strong leadership and self-initiative skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to influence others
- Ability to lead and participate in cross functional teams.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
B&G Foods is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please see www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf.
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Based in Parsippany, New Jersey, B&G Foods, Inc. (NYSE: BGS) and its subsidiaries manufacture, sell and distribute high-quality, branded shelf-stable and frozen foods across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. With our diverse portfolio of more than 50 brands you know and love, including B&G, B&M, Cream of Wheat, Green Giant, Las Palmas, Le Sueur, Maple Grove Farms, Dash, Crisco, Clabber Girl, Ortega, Polaner, Spice Islands and Victoria, there’s a little something for everyone. For more information about B&G Foods and our brands, please visit www.bgfoods.com.
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