The Position:

The Senior Product developer works closely with the sales group, the technical manager and production to develop new items, update current formulas and trouble shoot formula related production issue

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Responsibilities:

· Develop and formulate prototypes for new products

· Update existing formulas

· Trouble shoot ingredients and formula related production issues

· Be familiar with suppliers and alternates

· Inspect incoming raw materials

· Be cross trained quality control function

· Other duties as required by the Technical manager

Requirements:

· Food Science degree.

· Minimum 5 years' experience working in product development environment, ideally in bakery or food manufacturing.

· Experience in a customer-driven environment where sales and research development play critical roles in driving the go-to-market business strategy.

· Strong plant operations knowledge.

· Entrepreneurial approach to business problems and resolutions.

· Strong knowledge and experience with system driven production ( Minotaur)

· Demonstrates a strong sense of internal and external customer satisfaction as a top priority.

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills.