Food Scientist
Job Location:
Appleton, WI - USA
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Job Summary
Position Title: Food Scientist
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Grade:Grade 04
Requisition ID:43973
In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
This role reports to the R&DNA SnackingInnovation Director working within the North Americansnackingproduct development team and in partnership with the commercial teams. This role will be accountable for technical project management and project execution to contribute to theNASnackingbusiness growth. The role provides technical leadership within project teams across functions and with stakeholders.
What youll be doing.
Technical Expertise
Manage multiple product development projects from conception to commercialization
Develop new product concepts and prototypes
Translate projectobjectivesinto experimental design and provide experimental/project conclusionssummariesand recommendations
Develop and implement all product documentsspecificationsand related technical costing information
Assistin the development and completion of project timelines
Coordinate and oversee plant scale tests
Communicate plant scale testobjectives special needs accept/reject criteria to plant representatives and assure theobjectivesof the test are met
Assistin process optimization projects and problem resolution with Technical Services Operations EngineeringQAand other departments as assigned
Evaluate and adjust product and manufacturing cost parameters to meet operational and sales objectives
Suppliers and Customers:
Interface with customerssuppliersand co-packers as required to meet Department and Companyobjectives:
Leads or supports assigned projects at co-packers
Realizes customer needs by developing new concepts or product improvement opportunitiesprototypesand products
Coordinates raw material sourcingevaluationand improvement activities with suppliers
Assists Sales and Marketing in developing and delivering effective customer presentations and training
What youll need to be successful.
Minimum of 3 years ofdemonstratedsuccessful experience in food product development or food science
. Food Science or related field
Strong communication interpersonal organizational skills with an aptitude for creativityinnovationand ability to resolve challenges.
Comfort with ambiguityrequiredwhen working in Front End Innovation
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and manage timelines
Project management skills and experience completing projects in tight timelines using good experimental design techniques and practices.
Organized and detail-oriented with excellent record keeping skills
Ability to work independently
Knowledge of food plantprocessand equipment
Knowledge of GMP HACCP Food Safety Product Development Cycle
Knowledge of food preparation consumer product testing sensorytestingand manufacturing operations procedures.
Sound knowledge of food ingredients and the interaction with processing and packaging.
Working knowledge of general mathematics and scientific weights and measures.
Ability to perform mathematical calculations andutilizestatistical techniques to analyze and present data.
About the team.
This role sits within Global R&D team and is a fundamental part of North American Snacking PD team.
About McCain.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in personit helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
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Compensation Package:$69700.00 - $93000.00 . USD annually Bonus eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience skill set education and training and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain were on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do every day. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical dental vision prescription drug) retirement savings benefits and leave support including medical family and bereavement. Well-being programsinclude vacation and holidays company-supported volunteering time and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us and were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) pleaselet us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.
Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.
Job Family:Research & Development
Location(s): US - United States of America : Wisconsin : Appleton
Company:McCain Foods USA Inc.
Required Experience:
IC
About Company
McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.
