R&D Manager

R&D Manager JBS Value Add

The JBS Value Add team is seeking a R&D Manager who will utilize creative problemsolving skills to lead projects regarding product innovation. The primary responsibility of this role is the creation of new fresh or frozen pork beef and chicken products that are packaged to be sold in Retail/Club National and Industrial Channels for Branded and NonBranded products. This role will have management responsibilities with the current support team and will be located at JBS Corporate Headquarters in Greeley CO.

Responsibilities:

• Direct the coordinated development of new products and improvements of current products to deliver on objectives of the annual business plans
• Identify & create gold standards
• Work with suppliers for ingredients and internal/external plants for raw materials
• Align with sales/marketing and packaging on final product attributes
• Plan and conduct plant tests
• Evaluate data and set final product parameters
• Ensure accurate product information input to Cost Accounting to maintain the integrity of data entered into manufacturing management system
• Provide creative solutions to solve challenges in development and commercialization
• Conduct sensory panels for product development shelflife studies improving/maintaining present products and competitive testing
• Identify and evaluate ingredients suppliers and copacker capabilities relevant to meeting project objectives and meeting JBSs standards
• Be knowledgeable on current market trends through participation in food shows sales meeting technical presentations reviewing periodicals and partnerships with suppliers.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current USDA and FDA regulations as they relate to the food processing industry
• Owner of product specifications in SAP
• Document all testing procedures and prepare recommended production procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Meat Science/Food Science or related field required. Masters degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years in fresh/frozen pork beef or chicken product development in a production or related facility strongly preferred
• Experience with foodservice and/or retail IQF beef patties strongly preferred
• Ability to travel up to 30% of time to production facilities
• Ability to work in accordance with Global Food Safety Initiative standards such BRC or SQF and Quality Systems
• Mature enthusiastic motivated individual contributor who can manage multiple projects across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Power Point Excel and Word)
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

• As a salaried position with the company you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities to attend Company events or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision Medical and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave vacation and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $115000 $130000; and
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companys annual bonus plan the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado JBS and Pilgrims is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to a candidates relevant experience qualifications skills competencies and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal we conduct a drug alcohol and background checks for all new team members postoffer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified highquality food products including a portfolio of wellrecognized brands and innovative easytouse food solutions. We process prepare package and deliver fresh and valueadded premium meat poultry and retailready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrims the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100000 team members and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley Colorado where our 1200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do completely focused on our business ensuring the best products and services to our customers a relationship of trust with our suppliers profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability Determination Discipline Humility Ownership Simplicity Sincerity

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