Product Developer

Job Description Job Description The Product Developer is responsible for developing the product and the process for innovation, renovation, and value improvement projects. This position will involve hands on bench work, pilot plant test work, conducting industrial tests in plants, leading industrial product launches, evaluation of analytical measurements, and the management of R&D tasks to ensure stage gate progression. The candidate must be able to represent R&D interests to multiple internal cross functional partners and to external partners during all projects.

In this role you will be accountable for:

Responsibilities:
Develop innovation and renovation formulations to deliver on Brand, Product and Consumer Insights, Regulatory, Quality & Food Safety, and Project requirements.
Independently manages medium to high technical complexity projects according to stage gate needs.
Act as R&D representative within each project team and ensure project follow up while leveraging the appropriate R&D software tools.
Partners with Ingredient Suppliers, Co-Mans, and Vendors to provide technical guidance across various product development programs
Analyze, design, and execute trials, organize tasting sessions with cross functional teams to influence and draw conclusions and recommendations.
Participate in the design of consumer tests, organize sample production, and ensure product quality for the consumer test.
Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing departments to commercialize new products.
Prepare all specifications related to the development and commercialization of a product line and ensure that all documentation is shared with cross functional partners prior to start up.
Delivers on top and bottom line grown through, helping identify a pipeline of innovation and productivity projects
Manage a specific area of expertise within coffee creamers R&D and ensure best practices are shared with the broader R&D organization.
Network with the global R&D community to share best practices.

Requirements :
5-10 yr experience with Bachelors Degree (3 to 5 yr with Masters Degree) in Food Science or related field
Strong project management/organization skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work cross-functionally and mentor staff
Proficient in computer skills