Veterans Preferred - Scientist - Latin America (LATAM) Product Development

Company: Campbells
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Military Veterans are Encouraged to Apply. 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.The Scientist - Latin America (LATAM) Product Development is the sole product developer responsible for all product development for the Beverage, Soup, and Meal portfolios for the LATAM market. -In this role, you will report to the Senior Director of Research and Development - Americas. -Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to:Managing the development of new products, the redesign of existing products, quality improves, and cost savings initiatives across all products in the LATAM portfolio to meet consumer and business needs. -Interacting with multi-disciplinary teams both at World Headquarters (WHQ) and in LATAM (Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, etc.) - in order to successfully develop products, ensure design for manufacture, and to address any product design related quality / manufacturing issues that arise during commercialization. -Strong collaboration and partnership with external partners (co-manufacturers and ingredient suppliers) as well as with internal functions including Marketing, Finance, Sales, Nutrition/Regulatory, Quality and Supply Chain. -Work effectively virtually, communicate effectively, proactively, and independently drive initiatives forward, bring thought leadership to demonstrate what's possible, partner & influence stakeholders, and deliver high quality results on time and within budget are key to this role. -Job Complexity:Ability to work effectively and virtually with remote R&D and Business Teams based in LATAM.Partner with Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance to define project scope and parameters.Understand the LATAM market in order to develop consumer desired products for a region with 35 different countries under a Business Model based in third party manufacture.Develop products for LATAM inclusive of ingredient sourcing, product formulation and product & process specification development in input into internal systems, prototyping, sensory analysis, pilot plant production, and production / commercialization support.Work with internal and external partners to identify new ingredients, product technologies, and/or processes to enable new or improved products, or cost savings to current products.Develop products that meet cost, quality, nutrition, regulatory and real food parameters; meet consumer testing action standards; are designed for manufacture; and are delivered on time and in budget.Assess and approve new and existing ingredients for business continuity, margin innovation, shelf-life extensions, nutritional improvements, etc.Conduct marketplace / competitive assessments to help ideate and create products to fill the innovation pipeline.Work with Process / Commercialization lead in LATAM to ensure formula translation to manufacturing.Leverage & share best practices between WHQ and LATAM to drive agility and effectiveness.Effectively express ideas and concepts, both orally and in written format with special attention to detail.Ability to frame complex information in a way that is easy for technical, and non-technical, people to understand and in a way that drives decision making through different stages of product development (ideation through development, commercialization, and production).Effectively leverage data and analysis to drive decision making and capture information ingredient, product, process, and specification data in systems (Optiva, QIS, etc.) for knowledge retention and transfer. -Defines the formula development strategy and timeline needs balancing products complexity, time, and risk.Develops clear process specifications and instructions for the Leader of Engineering in LATAM to enable successful product scale-up and commercialization of Innovation, QI, and Enabler initiatives at third party manufacturers.We are looking for the following abilities and skills:A minimum of 2+ years of work experience developing thermally processed products on the bench and through commercialization in food/beverage industry. -Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field.Ability to read, write and converse in Spanish is preferred but not required.Working Conditions:Anticipated travel of up to 30% to both domestic and international locations which may include the following: offices, production facilities, co-manufacturing plants, conferences, seminars, and vendors.A significant portion of the job is in the thermal production environment; thus, the work exposes the employee to heat and hot food products, coolers, and freezers requiring the use of personal protective equipment. Ability to walk or stand up at times for up to - of the workday.Physical ability to handle weights of up to approximately thirty pounds. -Handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing appropriate PPE. -Willingness and ability to taste and evaluate a wide range of food products and ingredients.CSC1The 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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