Position Title: Scientist, Product Development

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Position Location: Appleton 

Grade: Grade 04 

Requisition ID: 30544 

 

 

Location
The position is based out of Appleton, WI.

 

Role Outline
Working within the North American product development team, and in partnership with the commercial teams, this role will be accountable for technical project management and project execution to contribute to the North American QSR Chain business growth. The role provides technical leadership within project teams, across functions, and with internal & external stakeholders.

 

Core Accountabilities/Outcomes:

 

Technical Expertise:

Manage multiple product development projects from conception to commercializationTranslate project objectives into experimental design and provide experimental/project conclusions, summaries and recommendations  Develop and implement all product documents, specifications and related technical costing information Communicate plant scale test objectives, special needs, accept/reject criteria to plant representatives and assure the objectives of the test are metEvaluate and adjust product and manufacturing cost parameters to meet operational and sales objectives 

 

Suppliers & Customers:

Interface with customers, suppliers and co-packers, as required, to meet project objectivesLead or support assigned projects at co-packersRealize customer needs by developing new concepts or product improvement opportunities, prototypes and productsCoordinate raw material sourcing, evaluation and improvement activities with suppliersAssist Sales and Marketing in developing and delivering effective customer presentations and training

 

Qualification

B.Sc. in Food Science or related fieldMinimum 3 years’ experience of successful food product developmentExperience with product development for QSR chains considered an asset

 

Skills 

Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational skills with an aptitude for creativity, innovation and ability to resolve challenges.Comfortable with shifting project priorities.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage timelinesProject management skills and experience completing projects in tight timelines using good experimental design techniques and practices.  Organized and detail-oriented, with excellent record keeping skillsAbility to work independentlyKnowledge of food plant, process and equipment Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, Food Safety, Product Development CycleKnowledge of food preparation, consumer product testing, sensory testing and manufacturing operations procedures. Sound knowledge of food ingredients, and the interaction with processing and packaging. Working knowledge of general mathematics and scientific weights and measures.Ability to perform mathematical calculations and utilize statistical techniques to analyze and present data.
 

 

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace.  As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. 
 
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Job Family: Research & Development      
Division: Global Research and Development 
Department: ​Research and Development PF and Apps ​
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.