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Schwan's Company Food Scientist in Salina, Kansas
Schwan’s Company, a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle brand CJ CheilJedang Corporation, is a leader in manufacturing and marketing quality foods enjoyed nationwide. We have beloved brands like Red Baron®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Villa Prima™ and Freschetta® pizzas; bibigo®, Pagoda® Asian-style snacks and we can’t forget Mrs. Smith’s® and Edwards® pies! We bring families and communities together through great food. Join our team and see the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table!
We are seeking a Food Scientist for our pizza group to join our R&D team in Salina, KS! As the Food Scientist, reporting to the Product Development Director, you will primarily work on our pizza brand portfolio focusing on new product development, innovation and product improvement in the retail and food service markets. Additionally, projects will include finding efficiencies and synergies in materials, evaluating ingredient alternatives, optimizing formulas, and enhancing ingredient functionality. As a part of the Pizza Products R&D Team, you will be a significant contributor to launching new products within established self-stable food.
Responsibilities:
Stretch the boundaries to find the next big thing for consumers by performing bench work to find creative solutions, conducting plant trials, trend & technology research, and communicating findings and recommendations to leadership and cross functional partners.
Design and conduct plant trials and new product start-ups
Source ingredient alternatives, optimize formulas, and enhance ingredient functionality for cost savings and product improvement.
Plan, prioritize and complete tasks effectively and efficiently.
Create & adhere to product development schedules to meet project timelines.
Maintain accurate and complete records with high level of organization.
Work with production equipment & personnel under direct supervision
Learn and utilize company systems and SOPs.
Design and execute experiments and prepare reports for review.
Conceptualize and develop new products prototypes for multiple projects concurrently.
Handle product cuttings, testing and other duties as assigned.
Create technical documents, specifications and cook preps.
Work closely with cross-functional teams, vendors and co-packers.
Identify new trends, technologies and processes to further advance our team.
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s in food science or related field
3+ years of combined relevant work experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality and interaction, process design, product scale-up, plant testing and commercialization; previous R&D experience in Frozen, Meals and/or Sauces is highly preferred.
Good understanding of fundamental principles of food science and technology, along with standard food micro, lab best practices and procedures
Knowledge of food industry standards of quality and food safety, GMPs, HACCP, food labeling and FDA/USDA regulations
Compensation and Benefits:
The base salary range for this position is $58.500 to $97,500 annually with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus that is based on organizational performance. The pay range represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a strong foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, and wellbeing support programs.
The employing subsidiaries of Schwan's Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin, or other protected class.
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