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The J.M. Smucker Co. · 2 days ago

Senior Scientist, Product Development

Orrville, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

8+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead and perform critical experimental work of applied research and/or development

Generate and analyze data, and provide recommendations to a cross-functional team

Be a product expert in Sweet Baked Snacks and shape project briefs

Design and formulate products based on business needs and consumer insights

Conduct experiments from prototyping to scale-up, and analyze data

Collaborate with internal and external resources to share information and ideas

Compose and update documents such as specs, reports, and project updates

Provide expertise for commercialization and patent opportunities

Mentor other team members

Qualification

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Product developmentCPG foodFood formulationFood safetyNutritionShelf life managementProcess interactionPackaging interactionMethodologies developmentTesting techniques developmentCost managementSchedule managementResource managementCross-functional collaborationTechnical communicationAmbiguity managementSafety complianceProblem-solvingHard-working communicationOrganizational skillsCritical thinkingCreativityProject managementEffective presentationLeadershipMentoringAdaptabilityCulinary ExperienceScience/Engineering/Technology Degree

Required

B.S. Degree in Food Science or Bakery Science preferred. Will consider other science, technology or engineering majors.

8+ years in product development CPG food or beverage.

Passion for sweet baked snacks and baked goods.

Subject-matter expert with food formulation. Deep understanding of other factors that can impact formulation including food safety, nutrition and regulatory, shelf life management, and interaction with process and packaging. Can develop new methodologies and testing techniques to meet project needs.

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Excellent organizational, critical thinking, and creativity skills

Project management experience is highly valued, as individual will collaborate cross functionally to manage costs, schedules, and resources for the work.

Effective presentation, verbal, and written communication skills. Able to distill complex technical issues and communicate to non-technical cross functional team members

Comfortable in ambiguous situations and able to provide leadership and direction on projects even if outside of technical expertise

Lead by example and willingness to teach and mentor others

Can work with personal and food safety in mind

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. Lead by example and willingness to teach and mentor others

Can work with personal and food safety in mind

Ability to travel up to 30% on an ongoing basis (travel frequency dependent on projects and product launch pipeline). Due to the transition of the team from Lenexa, Kansas to Orrville, OH travel may be higher in the first 6 months (Up to 50% at times)