Your Opportunity as the Senior Technologist, Formulation (Spreads Team)-Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development

The Senior Technologist fosters creativity to support innovation and tackle technical challenges, working with a moderate level of guidance. They contribute to projects aimed at developing new or enhanced products by leveraging their technical expertise and judgment to evaluate potential solutions. This role follows a hybrid work model, with 50-60% of a typical week spent in the office, increasing to 100% as needed for lab, pilot plant, or manufacturing plant support. Additionally, it involves approximately 20-30% annual travel, primarily during project scale-up phases.

Location: Corporate Offices in Orrville, Ohio

Work Arrangements: Hybrid model; a typical week in office is 40-50% in office and up to 100% when lab/pilot plant/manufacturing plant support is needed

In this role you will:

Drive formulation development for both new and existing formulas such as Smucker’s fruit spreads, toppings, and bulk fillings, building subject matter expertise along the way.Coordinate and lead laboratory, pilot plant and scale-up for projects at internal and contract manufacturing sites, gaining deep, hands-on knowledge in these settings.Apply conceptual and practical expertise in formulation, alongside foundational knowledge of related disciplines, to execute new and improved products.Build regulatory knowledge to ensure compliance of formulas with relevant standards, including but not limited to nutrient profile regulations.Conduct analytical testing, analyze results, and communicate findings through well-structured written and verbal summaries.Collaborate with technical team members to establish key tasks and timelines, ensuring the timely completion of goals.Actively collaborate within R&D and leverage cross functional relationships to drive project success.Cultivate a continuous learning mindset, actively seeking feedback from colleagues while embracing the company’s Basic Beliefs and Commitment to Each Other philosophy.Develop and maintain specific technical documentation within a lab notebook system.Provide advisory support to internal groups such as Operations, Technical Services, and Procurement.Actively learn about and participate in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&D.Champion the company’s Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (ID&E) initiatives through active participation.

The Right Place for You

We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Education:

A Bachelor of Science Degree or higher (required); Food Science or Engineering preferred

Technical Skills:

2+ years of technical experience in R&D or another technical discipline (required)Strong experience with food formulation or process engineeringAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple projects simultaneously (required)Initiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independently (required)Food safety foundation – PCQI training a plus

Additional Skills:

Candidate must be able to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams to achieve shared goalsProven troubleshooting abilities in fast paced environmentExcellent communications skills (written, oral, group presentations)Maintaining robust documentation

Learn more about working at Smucker:

Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity 

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