Principal Scientist, Bakery

Company: Campbell's Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: May 17, 2023

Job Description:

Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.Essential Responsibilities will include but not be limited to: -Serving as the "Technical Leader" or the Principal Scientist for a project, coordinates complex and multi-disciplined recipe development/ engineering projects with minimal / no supervision to ensure that project objectives, budgets, and timelines are met. Location TBD.Demonstrates strong technical skills in the areas of fresh bread & rolls recipe development and manufacturing, and drives decisions within the cross functional technical team (Operations, QA, Product Development, Process Development, and Package Development) as well as Marketing.Possesses an innovative R&D mindset with the ability to creatively solve problems and invent new solutions. Fosters an Innovation Culture by demonstrating expertise in "Out of the Box" thinking. Willing to try new approaches and accepts failure gracefully while leveraging the learning experience.Accurately assigns technical risks and develops effective risk mitigation options.Maintains active knowledge and understanding in areas beyond Product Development including Process and Package Development, QA, Project Engineering, Supply Chain, and thorough understanding of Marketing needs and financial hurdles.Possesses a solid understanding of the snacking business and its drivers, and corresponding technical capabilities within the R&D organization. Leads with Marketing & Business teams throughout stage gates for new product and cost savings initiatives.Mentors scientists and engineers within and across organizational structure, and serves as a role model for positive attitude, professionalism, and change leadership in a dynamic business environment.Applies experimental design to ensure recipes and processes are optimized.Delivers scalable recipes and processes to commercialize new product innovations and provides technical specifications and documentation to assure smooth roll outs of new equipment and processes into operations.We're looking for the following abilities and skills: - -B.S or MS Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering.Minimum 15+ years of related experience with a consumer-packaged goods background in one or more of the following areas: R&D, Engineering, Operations.Required experience with fresh bread & rolls recipe development and operations.Strong hands-on technical skills with the ability to act as a technical lead within Innovation and Product Development primarily, but also including Operations, Procurement, and QA.Highly developed interpretive and analytical skills, strong attention to details, excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to lead multiple projects at any given time, able to prioritize and modify priorities accordingly amid uncertainty.High level of communication, presentation, and computer skills. Ability to inform, influence, and negotiate across various functionsAbility to form and maintain sound working relationships with diverse stakeholders both internal and external to the company.Drive, initiate, and support Continuous Improvement to maintain quality of finished productsWorking Conditions: - -Travel expectations up to 40% is anticipated for this role.Compensation and Benefits:The base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between$105,000.00 - $194,400.00An individual's base pay depends on a number of factors, such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant educationor training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation, such as a performance-based bonus and other short- and long-term incentives. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401(k), and wellness benefits beginning on one's first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.In that regard, U.S. applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information. -

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