Sr Scientist, Snacks R&D - Chips, popcorn, nuts
Company: Campbell Soup Company
Location: Camden
Posted on: April 22, 2024
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Job Description:
Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our
history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations.
It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success.
We're proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. We
foster a culture of belonging where people come first, and
diversity is embraced. And we live our values, always, while
setting the highest standards for performance.Here, you will make a
difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative,
and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding
career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make
history with us.What role will you play? How will you make history
with Campbell's? Apply today!TheSenior Scientist, Salty is
responsible for the product development efforts for Campbell Snacks
products ranging from fried chips, tortilla chips, microwave
popcorn, extruded snacks and pretzel snacks. These product types
encompass many leading brands including Cape Cod, Late July,
Snyder's of Hanover and many more!Responsibilities include new
product development, line extensions, cost savings projects,
qualifying alternate suppliers, and quality improvements. They will
ensure that objectives, product design and timelines are met. They
respond resourcefully to new demands and challenges throughout the
product development & commercialization process and implement best
practices to ensure an effective knowledge transfer to
manufacturing.The Senior Scientist, Salty must demonstrate strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions within
the cross-functional team (Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain,
Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Development
and Package Development, Sensory and Flavor Technology) and
externally with suppliers and/or co-manufacturers.The Senior
Scientist, Salty is expected to possess and demonstrate a solid
understanding of food science, business, operations, and the
commercialization processes. Their approach should include
practical knowledge of existing products/new technologies and the
identification and innovative creation of new and unique products.
They provide technical specifications and support to ensure smooth
rollouts of new products and processes during plant startups. This
includes the provision of comprehensive process documentation to
enable smooth commercialization and training of plant personnel.
They must support an environment that fosters innovation and
calculated risk-taking.In this role, the Senior Scientist, Salty
will report to the Senior Manager for the respective brand and/or
product family.Essential responsibilities will include but not be
limited to:Leads the identification, assessment, and validation of
formulations from benchtop through commercialization. This includes
managing the financial aspects of product development including
ingredient costs for plant trials.Ensures all proper documentation
is done accurately and on schedule.Conducts and leads assessment
and capability studies, productstartups/commercializationand
provides on-site support to Plant Operations for new products,
productivity, and quality programs.Fosters an innovation culture by
continually introducing ideas and product concepts for new
products, quality improvements and productivity.Creates, designs,
and supervises the development of new experimental protocols/best
practices required to validate product concepts and prototypes.Job
Complexity:Ability to interact and communicate effectively within a
wide range inclusive of Cross Functional Peers, Senior Management
as well as Plant Management.Can handle multiple projects and
prioritize them based on business objectives and timelines.Must be
a good problem solver who can identify, interpret and analyze the
correct data, and provide detailed direction to development
projects.Active knowledge and understanding in areas beyond Product
Development including Process and Package Development, QA, Project
Engineering and a thorough understanding of Consumer testing
methods, Marketing needs and financial concepts (costing, budgets,
etc.).Sustain a high level of competence and professionalism in a
dynamic business environment.Easily adapts to changing
priorities.Able to work with a team and lead cross-functional
technical team in achieving the results needed.Job Specifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Technology, Bakery
Science, Cereal Science, Agricultural or Chemical Engineering.A
minimum of 5 years of related experience with a consumer-packaged
goods background; experience with fried chips, pretzels, extruded
snacks, microwave popcorn and other snacks unit operations are
preferred.Product Development Frying/Extrusion emphasis; preferably
someone who has successfully commercialized snack products in the
market.Excellent analytical and statistical skills, strong
attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal
skills.Ability to handle and lead multiple projects at any given
time in a team environment.Passion for food science and product
development.Ability to think beyond their own (R&D) function to
consider the organization and its purpose holistically.Ability to
walk and stand up at times for up to 3/4th of the specified
workday.Physical ability to handle weights of up to approximately
40 pounds.Handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts,
soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens
while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment
(PPE).Working Conditions:Join us in our $50-millon-dollar newly
reimagined headquarters located in Camden, NJ.(Monday & Friday,
work from home)(Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, work in
collaborative office space)Anticipated travel of up to 30%, which
may include the following:Manufacturing PlantsVendor
LocationsRelocation is available for the Senior Scientist, Salty
position! This is what our newly reimagined headquarters offers
you! Full-service cafeteria Shuttle Service to the office and back
from Philly! Company Store Credit Union Dry Cleaner Day Care
Facility Free Fitness Center Product & Recipe Testing with our
R&D Team#LI-HYBRIDCompensation and Benefits:The target base
salary range for this full-time, salaried position is
between$85,900-$140,800Individual base pay depends on work location
and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and
relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms
of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental,
401k and wellness benefits beginning on the 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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