TreeHouse Foods · 3 months ago
Food Scientist – Value Engineering
USA-IL Downers Grove (Woodcreek Dr)
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expTreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, dedicated to creating a performance-based culture. The Food Scientist – Value Engineering role involves leading cost savings and efficiency improvement projects while ensuring product quality and compliance, requiring strong technical expertise and effective communication skills.
Food and BeverageHospitalityManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
Under limited supervision, works collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for cost saving projects, product improvements, and consolidation efforts throughout the TreeHouse portfolio
Defines the formulation, nutritional and process parameters needed to develop a product which meets the project objective(s). Understands the impact of these parameters to overall project
Applies sound scientific methods in all stages of development. Including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goals
Identifies opportunities for competitive market advantage
Provide judgement and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being applied and utilized in business decisions
Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups
Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products. Provide technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical service
Contribute significantly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge
Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies
Participates in customer presentations and/or preparing product, content for customer meetings
Ensure all activities follow established safety standards, regulatory requirements (FDA, UDSA & Kosher) and Good Manufacturing Procedures (GMP)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree Required - Type: Food Science/Engineering or Related Field
Three years' experience in Food Science Product Development or No experience required if holding a PhD in Food Science/Engineering or Related Field
Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality
Communicate effectively and openly while working in a cross-functional team
Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Solid Project Management skills and experience
Aptitude for technical leadership and project management
Ability to successfully manage project workload across multiple product categories
Preferred
Master's Degree Preferred - Type: Food Science/Engineering or Related Field
Baking, Retort and/or aseptic product experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation and benefits program with no waiting period – you’re eligible from your first day!
401(k) program with 5% employer match and 100% vesting as soon as you enroll.
Comprehensive paid time off opportunities, including immediate access to four weeks of vacation, five sick days, parental leave and 11 company holidays (including two floating holidays).
Leaders who are invested in supporting your accelerated career growth, plus paid training, tuition reimbursement and a robust educational platform – DevelopU – with more than 10,000 free courses to support you along the way.
An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of professionals.
Access to our wellness and employee assistance programs.
Company
TreeHouse Foods
TreeHouse Foods rises above to provide quality food products primarily for the private label and foodservice industries.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
TreeHouse Foods has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2021 (2)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-10Acquired
2005-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Oakland
President and Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
FoodProcessing.com
2026-01-16
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