To assist the Process Development Manager in transitioning recipes from Culinary to all shifts of Production, to oversee new product launch process and to provide support in ensuring consistent product quality.

Role and Responsibilities
New Product Development
    Collaborate with Culinary to develop product standard specifications within ranges of acceptability
    Assist in translation of R&D recipes to scaled up, factory ready batch manufacturing recipes with written step by step preparation and cooking procedures
    Assist in training production teams to ensure product and its raw materials are being prepped, cooked and handled consistently and to standard
    Monitor preliminary batches of new recipe launches to ensure adherence to standards and quality
    Monitor all new product launch production to ensure product, packaging and labeling integrity
    Maintenance of product and process information within Ross ERP and Recipe Manager systems
    Determination of accurate yield and waste information to ensure accurate costing, production planning and raw material and finished good inventory management.
    Participate in tastings working with Culinary and Quality Assurance in releasing products on hold & release, as well as panel evaluations of product prototypes, ingredients, and competitive products.
    Attend and be an active participant in weekly New Product Development meetings
    Assist New Launch Meetings with operations, QA, Procurement & planning teams to go over data & samples needs.
Change Management
    Support the cross functional team with proposed product changes through trials and updating systems as needed
    Assist Culinary in the evaluation of proposed new ingredients

Optimization
    Support process team in all Product & Process Optimization projects
    Work with cross functional teams to ensure all projects are approved by each department
    Work with sales, process, & QA teams to investigate customer complaints & provide feedback for the customer.
    Perform testing on the products as needed and provide solutions for recurring issues.
    Create Gold standard photo standards

Qualifications and Experience
    Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry
    Bachelor?s Degree or equivalent in Food Science or related work experience
    Must be familiar with a variety of food technologies, practices and procedures
    Experience working in variable temperature environments
    Flexibility with schedule to allow for oversight of off shift production when required.
    Good understanding of food manufacturing principles, GMPs, HAACP, and government regulations.
    Strong Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel)
    Knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Ross)
    Strong time management, data management, planning and organizational skills
    Ability to lift 40lbs.
    Comprehension, written and oral Spanish language skills a plus.

Required Attributes
    Passion for food and high quality
    Customer-Centric thinker
    Obsessive attention to detail
    Creative problem solving skills
    Excellent interpersonal skills