TreeHouse Foods · 1 day ago
Food Scientist – Value Engineering
Downers Grove, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$66K/yr - $98K/yr
3+ years expTreeHouse Foods is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, committed to making high quality, affordable food. The Food Scientist supports the Value Engineering team by leading cost savings and efficiency improvement projects, ensuring product quality and regulatory compliance.
Food and BeverageHospitalityManufacturingSnack Food
Responsibilities
The Food Scientist supports the Value Engineering team by leading the design, planning, validation, and implementation of cost savings, efficiency improvements, and consolidation projects across the TreeHouse Foods portfolio
Working under limited supervision, this role applies sound scientific methods from bench development through commercialization, ensuring project objectives are met while maintaining product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
The Food Scientist is responsible for defining formulation, nutritional, and process parameters, executing lab and plant trials, analyzing data, and developing solutions that achieve business goals
This position partners cross-functionally with Division R&D, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Business Unit leads to ensure alignment, while also providing technical oversight during internal and external plant trials and start-ups
In addition to strong technical expertise, the Food Scientist brings effective project management and communication skills to influence outcomes, support customer meetings, and generate pipeline opportunities that drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies
This role requires an aptitude for technical leadership, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to manage multiple projects across product categories
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. Take advantage of opportunities to build on our team-oriented culture, such as joining one of our Employee Resource Groups.
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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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2025-11-10Acquired
2005-06-28IPO
Leadership Team
Steven Oakland
President and Chief Executive Officer
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