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Form of workPosition Summary:Position will focus on new product development, innovation and product improvement in the retail and food service markets in accordance with the company's business plan.
Principle Accountabilities:
• Responsible for the conceptualization, development, innovation, and evaluation of new products concepts centered around dehydrated potatoes for the Retail and Foodservice markets.
• Identify new trends, technologies, processes, ingredients and their applications to support the overall business plan.
• Create gold standards for new concept and product development adhering to best practices.
• Work with QA in developing specifications for new products and testing procedures for specification compliance.
• Source and communicate with current vendors and suppliers and ensure specification compliance. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams as required.
• Evaluate, monitor and update technical documentation, including specifications and formulas. Conduct training as necessary.
• Working knowledge of food labeling laws with the ability to ensure product compliance with FDA laws and regulations. Review and monitor product labels and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with, answer inquiries and assist QA in resolving customer complaints associated with the value added business.
• Knowledge of standard lab practices and procedures.
• Good understanding of fundamental principals of food science and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.
Professional Qualifications/Required Skills of the Position:
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor in Food Science with a Masters in Food Science (preferred) with experience (minimum 5 years). Must have 2-5 years of experience in product development in the food industry. Strong knowledge of FDA laws and regulations governing the food industry, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and compose instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Spanish language a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: Possess good analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills. Has the ability to creatively apply experience, common sense, and a strategic and economical business perspective to a variety of situations, processes and people. Has the ability to manage several projects concurrently. Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy and work independently and professionally and in a team environment.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have at least a beginning knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Physical Demands: Individual must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: The work environment is a research lab and production type environment with occasional travel involved. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Monthly travel to Idahoan Foods locations in Idaho
Quarterly domestic travel may be required for meetings with vendors, customers, and/or industry conferences
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
Respect & Value Our People
Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs
Delight Our Customers
Food Quality & Safety
Principle Accountabilities:
• Responsible for the conceptualization, development, innovation, and evaluation of new products concepts centered around dehydrated potatoes for the Retail and Foodservice markets.
• Identify new trends, technologies, processes, ingredients and their applications to support the overall business plan.
• Create gold standards for new concept and product development adhering to best practices.
• Work with QA in developing specifications for new products and testing procedures for specification compliance.
• Source and communicate with current vendors and suppliers and ensure specification compliance. Coordinate with vendors and internal teams as required.
• Evaluate, monitor and update technical documentation, including specifications and formulas. Conduct training as necessary.
• Working knowledge of food labeling laws with the ability to ensure product compliance with FDA laws and regulations. Review and monitor product labels and ensure accuracy.
• Communicate with, answer inquiries and assist QA in resolving customer complaints associated with the value added business.
• Knowledge of standard lab practices and procedures.
• Good understanding of fundamental principals of food science and technology.
• Other duties as assigned.
Professional Qualifications/Required Skills of the Position:
• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor in Food Science with a Masters in Food Science (preferred) with experience (minimum 5 years). Must have 2-5 years of experience in product development in the food industry. Strong knowledge of FDA laws and regulations governing the food industry, HACCP, and GMPs.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, comprehend, and compose instructions, correspondence, and memos in English. Must possess the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Spanish language a plus.
• Reasoning Ability: Possess good analytical, quantitative, communication, problem solving, and technical skills. Has the ability to creatively apply experience, common sense, and a strategic and economical business perspective to a variety of situations, processes and people. Has the ability to manage several projects concurrently. Ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities with efficiency and accuracy and work independently and professionally and in a team environment.
• Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have at least a beginning knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Physical Demands: Individual must be capable of lifting 50 lbs.
• Work Environment: The work environment is a research lab and production type environment with occasional travel involved. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel:
Monthly travel to Idahoan Foods locations in Idaho
Quarterly domestic travel may be required for meetings with vendors, customers, and/or industry conferences
Alignment with Core Values of the Company
Respect & Value Our People
Stay in Front of Challenge While Reducing Costs
Delight Our Customers
Food Quality & Safety
