Independently leads the design, planning, validation, and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and technical service for Winland Foods that meet project objective(s).

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Research and Development

Job Posting Title:

Senior Food Scientist

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

Independently lead product development, documentation management, project management and commercialization initiativesIndependently formulate and execute development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projectsCreate new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliersIdentify opportunities for competitive market advantageApply sound scientific methods in all stages of development including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goalsProvide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisionsPartner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to provide technical expertise:  Marketing, Sales, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Engineering; create and influence project direction by providing technical input through the planning and decision-making processUnderstand product requirements, plant equipment and processes to enable the creation of detailed playbooks and specificationsEnsure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products; provide oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical supportContribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledgeLook for ways to enhance the current commercialization process through previous experience and technical savvyIdentify and develop research programs to drive cost optimization, implement product improvements and identify emerging technologyIdentify problems and drive cross-functional exploration to determine root cause, with a focus on developing corrective actionMentor less senior associates, often with the opportunity for direct reporting structureOther duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Attributes:

Five years’ experience in Food Product DevelopmentEducation: Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Engineering or related field required. Master's Degree in Food Science/Engineering preferredUnderstanding of ingredient interactions/functionalityAbility to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional teamMust be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourcefulExcellent written and verbal communications skillsAptitude for technical leadership and project managementAbility to travel up to 30%

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.