Senior Scientist I, Product and Process Dev-belVita
East Hanover, NJ - USA
Job Summary
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Working as part of a diverse cross-functional team you will be leading RDQ activitiesto drive thebelVitagrowth strategy.
How you will contribute
You will work independently to planleadand coordinate technical projects in line with RDQmarketingand manufacturing requirements.As a hybrid product/process role you will lead activities designed to generateappropriate processinformation using modelling and simulation pilot plant scale-up and factory trialsin accordance withgood manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements. You willalso drivepart of theinnovation pipeline product development formulationandleadprocess design and specifications process scale-up andcommissioning.This position requires you to manage stakeholdersrepresentingRDQwithmarketing operations and quality leadsand influence decisions based on data analysis and interpretation of results. You will alsocreate andmaintainaccurateconsumer centric specificationsandcreate intellectual property that gives Mondelēz International a competitive advantage.
What you will bring
Thecandidate should havedemonstratedability to:
Support cross-functional team toidentifyopportunities for the brand based on business priorities and consumerneeds
Work with a cross-functional team to plan and execute a robust approach to fulfilling the identified needs
Provide technical input to project teams and act as a linkage back to the internal / external technical community
Design experiments analyze resultsand translatethem into actionable recommendations with minimal guidance and support.
Understand the functional characteristics of product ingredientsformulationsand process including how theyimpactfinished products to meet consumer expectations.
Manage awide-agendaof varying priorities with strong time-management and organization
Have knowledge of the commercialization process (how to take products from idea to market) and how to execute these processes with the right-fit agility.
Think end to end to proactively assess risks and develop right-fit mitigation plans based on the probability and impact
More about this role
What extra ingredients you will bring: The candidate must be versatile able to work in cross-functional teams and be capable of working proactively across multiple projects. The candidate should be able toleverageexperts/partners to ensure compliancewithdocumentation shelf life regulatoryrequirementsand confidentiality requirements.
Education / Certifications: BS in Chemical EngineeringFoodEngineeringor related fields.
Job specific requirements:
Minimum of5yrs. experience preferably in the food industry.
Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity.Knowledge of biscuit formulation/processes is a strong plus.
Able to develop and drive technical projects with proper scientific rigor: conductappropriate testing gather and analyze data and develop recommendations based on findings& businesscontexts.
Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projectsprioritizeand manage complexity
Participate in cross functional teams toidentifyand resolve technical issues.
Write process specifications that deliver consistent high-quality products acrossnumerousmanufacturing facilities.
Excellent written and oral communication skills(English Spanish a plus); able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization.
Live the Mondelēz values across their daily work
Travel requirements: Travel up to 25%-30%to locationsmainly inthe US potential for other domestic or international locations.
Work schedule: Hybrid - 3 Days work from office
Salary and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $86900 to $119515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience skills education and addition to base salary this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance wellness and family support programs life and disability insurance retirement savings plans paid leave programs education related programs paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary
The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack at the right moment made the right way. We have corporate offices sales manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brandsincluding Oreo and Chips Ahoy! cookies Ritz Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products are close at hand for our consumers across the country.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability protected Veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.
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Job Type
RegularProcess Development & EngineeringScience & EngineeringRequired Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
Mondelēz International, Inc. empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. ... View more