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About the Role

This role requires a person with strong practical and technical skills in new product and process development for all Family Foods products. The ideal candidate will integrate technical strengths with creativity, direct multiple tasks, and communicate the department's mission effectively. Adaptability to unforeseen circumstances and conflict resolution are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure internal and external customers and suppliers have total satisfaction.
• Supervise and perform daily projects assigned by the department.
• Exercise good leadership and communication skills.
• Help build and maintain an effective R&D team.
• Communicate effectively with all customers and suppliers (internal and external).
• Keep accurate and detailed records on all critical product development and department documents.
• Ensure all department requirements and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) are met.
• Actively participate in research, justification, and implementation for long-range planning of the department and new product lines.
• Travel as needed (up to 50%) for training and lead product testing at other supplier and plant locations.
• Utilize software platforms to request, review, and approve documentation for new products and suppliers.
• Supervise and conduct product evaluations and tests as assigned by management.
• Secure and prepare product samples for evaluation and comparison.
• Evaluate test results and recommend next steps.
• Troubleshoot opportunities as they arise.
• Maintain R&D conformance to business plan and corporate direction.
• Develop processes and products as required.
• Complete and submit reports and documentation as required.
• Conduct R&D and paperwork approvals within time constraints.
• Present tests and test data to Sr. Management.
• Complete additional administrative duties as assigned.
• Keep current with market trends, technical research, and the competitive landscape.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related field OR equivalent experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in an R&D environment.
• Computer proficient (i.e. MS office, TraceGains, Oracle, and all other company provided and used software).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to interpret and generate statistical data.
• Decisive decision maker.
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Comfortable working in a variety of settings, including lab and industrial plant floor (food and meat processing) in a cold (<40°F) damp environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, when necessary.
• Must be comfortable running food lab/experimental equipment.

Skills

• New product development
• Process development
• Creativity
• Leadership
• Communication
• Record keeping
• MS Office
• TraceGains
• Oracle
• Statistical data interpretation
• Problem-solving
• Market trend analysis
• Technical research
• Spanish skills a plus

Location

• Brooklyn, NY

Work Type

• Full time

Experience Level

• 3-5 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field OR equivalent experience

Salary/Compensations

• $57,806.78 - $86,710.18

About the Company

• Since 1905, Boar’s Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service.
• Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food.
• Our secret ingredient has always been our people.
• Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support.
• We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food.
• Find a career where you are valued and empowered, a place recognized as Forbes’ Best Midsize Employers, Newsweek’s Greatest Workplaces, and LinkedIn’s Top Companies to Work For.