Formulation Specialist

Formulation Specialist

Peace River Citrus Products, Inc. – Clower Facility

POSITION SUMMARY:

The position manages customer formulation requirements and ensures product manufacturing norms comply with these requirements for the company’s beverage base blending/packaging facility located in Bartow, FL. Reporting to the Quality & Food Safety Manager, the position oversees formula management, ensures quality control and compliance, and provides operational support for the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Review and maintain current/new formulation sheets (MMIs - Master Mix Instructions)
• Create operational blend sheets and instructions per facility capabilities
• Verify CoAs (Certificates of Analysis) and customer’s ingredient quality approvals to release ingredients for use in Production
• Manage ingredient usage per quality attributes and modify proposed blend formulation to reduce waste and optimize operational efficiencies
• Review and verify CCP (Critical Control Point) records comply with HACCP Plan
• Ensure Positive Release records are verified for finished products
• Manage records related to incoming ingredients shelf-life extensions, customer Fact Sheets, CCP, PCQI, non-conforming materials, and finished product holds/releases
• Support Blending personnel in resolving out-of-specification blend issues
• Liaise with internal (all departments) and external (customer R&D and procurement) interested parties
• Serve as a back up to Quality & Food Safety Mgr to support Food Defense and PCQI authorizations
• Comply with FDA, USDA, and GMP policies. Perform all tasks in a safe manner to ensure achievement of Quality, Food Safety, and Cost objectives. Comply with all standard operating procedures and requirements under PRCP Quality System.
• Participate in the quality improvement process and internal teams (HACCP, Food Safety, Organic)
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED required. Additional education which includes laboratory experience.

• Beverage formulation/application experience or operational experience in blending of liquid/dry ingredients.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand instructions given in English.
• Ability to work eight-hour shifts, 12 hour shifts or other work schedules as determined by business need, including overtime as required.
• Proven ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of management.
• Ability to execute tasks independently, with the support of the senior manager
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with MS Windows based applications (Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Access and Word).