Ingredient Specialist

Ingredient Specialist Brecksville OH

The Ingredient Specialist will ensure master data isaccurateand entered in ingredient database at the time of raw material approval andmaintainedthroughout the lifecycle of the raw material as well asidentifyopportunities to update andmaintainaccurateand relevant data supporting cross-functional teams.

Key Accountabilities

• Qualify new ingredients in coordination with Food technologists (developers) to support food product launches. Review and input ingredient dataingredient database regionallyin accordance withregional & global standards. Ensure the data isaccuratereliableand relevant to market needs and is complianttostandards.

• Responsible for updating &maintainingingredient master data.In the event ofchanges to ingredients escalate accordingly to the impacted departments for change to beproperly managed(Operations NPD Quality Procurement NPD IPM etc.)

• This position is expected to manage new ingredient approval processes adhering to Food regulations and labelling laws food safety quality and customer requirements. Review and approve food ingredient documentation for use in both experimental and commercial products.

• Lead ingredient approval review meetings to ensure the team is aligned on priorities and next steps for approval of ingredients. This role will collaborate Supplier Quality team / Quality Managers for the supplier approval program and food safety documentation.

• Initiate and independently process ingredients to support new product launches within the framework of ingredient master data in cooperation in conjunction with procurement operations NPD quality etc.

• Responsible for raw material status management throughout the raw material lifecycle- creation to discontinuation & reactivation.

• Reporting of master data and raw material approval metrics (PPI /KPI) and collaborate with cross-functional teams (Quality Procurement Operations IPM NPD etc.)to drive continuous improvement.

• Responsible for creation and revision of relevant documented information (SOPs work instructions etc.) to ensure organization knowledge is available for raw material approval and master data management.

• Provide support to customer documentation team to ensure raw material master data and documents are available for customer inquiries for both new and existing raw materials.

• Functional subject matter expert on raw material master data to support product/process design.

• Take onadditionalresponsibility potentiallyidentifiedwithin the scope of ingredient portfolio management.

Education / Training:

• Experience seeking 1-3 years experience in CPG or B2B companies or relevant internship experience within a food manufacturing industry

• Bachelors degree in food science Microbiology or comparable technical discipline

Knowledge / Professional Experience:

• Attention to detail eye for accuracy

• Experience in handling multiple tasks with ability to manage time and focus on priorities

• Food ingredient specification knowledge

• SAP experience preferred

• Ability to work with Autonomy

• Strong skills for collaborating with other teams

• Accurate Data management experience

• Strong Computer Skills

• Strong communicationskills written and verbal

• PositionrequiresonsiteworkingatBrecksville Ohio Companyheadquarters

AGRANAFruitisthe global leader in delivering healthy and delicious fruit solutions in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry. We partner with our customers to develop innovative products across multiple categories including refrigerated & frozen dairy bakery and food service. Our team of experts are passionate about the wonderful world of food and meeting the needs of consumers around the world.

AgranaFruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered byAgrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested email us at or apply today!