Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries · 1 day ago
Associate Principal Bakery Scientist
Thomasville, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$0/yr - $93K/yr
7+ years expFlowers Foods, Inc. is a leading producer of packaged bakery goods in the United States, known for its commitment to quality and innovation. The Associate Principal Bakery Scientist will lead product development for the Dave’s Killer Bread line of bars, requiring a strong understanding of food science and project management in a fast-paced environment.
BakeryConsumerFood and BeverageFood Processing
Responsibilities
Collaborate with cross functional team members to deliver/execute renovation, quality improvement and cost savings projects
Must demonstrate ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects with various degrees of complexity and scope
Follow company strategies and ensure COGS meet project hurdles
Conduct bench top formulation work, validate shelf life, lead R&D plant trials and start-ups to ensure successful product validation and execution
Has strong knowledge and experience working on a range of bars (both baked and pressed)
Experience commercializing at contract manufacturers
Troubleshoot manufacturing inefficiencies for recently launched bar products
Demonstrate ability to solve problems, identify, collect and analyze data leading to sound results
Provide risk assessments with contingency plans and recommendations to solve challenges & mitigate risk
In partnership with Procurement, identify/source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality/applications. Provide clear direction and project briefs to strategic vendor partners
Understands sensory science and how to apply consumer feedback to optimize product formulations
Present to R&D leadership and senior executives to inform of status and results of key projects
Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Strong understanding of food science, baking science, product development, shelf life, project management and commercialization processes
Self-driven and motivated professional who possesses solid business acumen and who is both adaptable and flexible in a fast-paced environment
Ability to proactively work on development projects while dealing with ambiguity and constant change
Demonstration of competency for all on-the-job activities that may have a direct or indirect effect on product safety, legality and/or quality
Ability to prioritize and successfully manage multiple projects with various degrees of complexity and scope
Conduct bench top formulation work, validate shelf life, lead R&D plant trials and start-ups to ensure successful product validation and execution
Strong knowledge and experience working on a range of bars (both baked and pressed)
Experience commercializing at contract manufacturers
Troubleshoot manufacturing inefficiencies for recently launched bar products
Demonstrate ability to solve problems, identify, collect and analyze data leading to sound results
Provide risk assessments with contingency plans and recommendations to solve challenges & mitigate risk
In partnership with Procurement, identify/source ingredients and leverage vendor expertise in ingredient functionality/applications
Understand sensory science and how to apply consumer feedback to optimize product formulations
Present to R&D leadership and senior executives to inform of status and results of key projects
Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.)
Perform other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, baking science or closely related field
At least 7 years of relevant progressive experience in the baking industry
Willing to travel up to 75% for work-related events
Preferred
7+ years of bakery industry R&D experience technology in Product Development, Manufacturing, and/or Operations
5+ years' significant product development and commercialization experience of baked and pressed bars
General baking experience in breads, cakes, and cookies desired
Experience on scale-up from lab to production is required
Benefits
Comprehensive health and medical benefits
401(k) Retirement savings plan
Professional growth and leadership training
Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
Company
Flowers Foods & Subsidiaries
Headquartered in Thomasville, Ga., Flowers Foods, Inc.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.3B2025-02-11Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2021-03-02Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2001-03-28IPO
Leadership Team
Jeff Shura
Sr. Vice President Engineering & Technology
Robert Benton
Executive Vice President of Network Optimization
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