Senior Analyst, Research & Development-Sweet Baked Snacks

*Due to the acquisition of Hostess Brands, we have several opportunities for new team members in our Sweet Baked Snacks team which will be permanently located in Orrville, Ohio! *

Your Opportunity as the Senior Analyst, Research & Development-Sweet Baked Snacks

This role will create and maintain information within the JMS Specification systems to insure the consistency, safety and quality of JMS products. The specifications will include Ingredients, Formulations, Packaging, Finished Products and any Supporting specifications across all Sweet Baked Snacks Strategic Business Area. The role will also work with Technical Services, Quality, and Operations to ensure that specifications can be successfully executed to meet all requirements. The role will be the key R&D contact for the Project Managers to ensure project objectives and timelines are met. 

Location: Corporate Offices in Orrville, Ohio

Work Arrangements: Minimum 30% in person presence in accordance with our Presence with Purpose Model (minimum % can increase based on work/business needs)

In this role you will:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and deliver against project timelines for the creation of Packaging and Trade specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish and deliver against project timelines for the creation of Master, Material and Formulation specifications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the calculation of Global Barcode Standards and that values can be consistently met.
• Participation in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure Ingredient Recipes and Labels meet Compliance (ie Child Nutrition, Labeling, Nutrition Claims)
• Ability to problem solve and find new, more efficient ways or working 
• Collaborating with System Team to assist in the development of system and business process improvements
• Ability to coach and mentor less experienced team members

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 5+ years of R&D and/or Technical Services experience, in which 3 of the years are include CPG specification experience. 
• Execution of specifications in Operations environment and/or specification management in operations, quality, or R&D. 
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to meet timelines
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements and act with a sense of urgency
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong Computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Word
• Must be able to manage multiple projects and multiple spec type creation
• Self-motivated, work independently
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong collaboration skills
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to develop positive relationships with JMS Personnel at all levels
• This position will require extensive computer work and data entry
• Travel may be required at times up to 10%

Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:

• Previous experience with Prodika
• College degree (Associate or Bachelors degree)
• Experience working with baked goods

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