Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods sauces or fresh ready meals from concept through commercialization.
Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products.
Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items.
Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality reduce costs and improve productivity.
Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science microbiology and chemistry; propose preventative actions.
Collaborate with vendors process engineers R&D chefs and marketers to align innovation with food safety cost and customer expectations.
Research and evaluate new ingredients packaging materials suppliers and co-packers.
Identify evaluate and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed.
Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones.
Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy.
Partner cross-functionally with QA Operations Marketing and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches.
Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned.
Experience you will need:
Bachelors degree in Food Science Food Technology or a related field.
4 5 years (mid-level) or 7 years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D.
Proven experience with food product development and commercialization.
Familiarity with food safety standards QMS and process design.
Vendor/supplier collaboration experience particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and project management skills.
Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Bilingual in Korean is a plus.
Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable.
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