Stratasfoods

Stratasfoods

Product Development Food Scientist - Research Development and Innovation

Memphis, TN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$20k-$25kDetected 2 days ago
ExcelCustomer SupportResearchCommunicationProblem SolvingCritical ThinkingPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft OfficeFood Science

About the role

  • Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces.
  • Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).
  • Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy, IL; Englewood and Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA.

Responsibilities

  • Product Development, Technical Support & Service, Applications Testing / Development, Product Specifications, Product Improvements / Cost Savings, Competitive Audits, and Provides Technical Support Outside of the Application Area as Needed / Assigned.
  • Develop and implement solutions when either is jeopardized, while ensuring issues are appropriately communicated.
  • Define project deliverables and coordinate activities of support technician(s) or technologist(s).
  • Technical Support & Service - Participate in development/execution of internal & external technical training sessions. Assist in troubleshooting and complaint resolution.
  • Application Testing/Development - Assists in planning and execution of studies to evaluate product development across the Dressings, Sauces, and Mayonnaise business portfolio. Maintain accurate records. Issue final report of key discoveries/conclusions.
  • Product Improvements/Cost Savings - Support cost-savings and/or enhanced performance projects as assigned.
  • Travel up to 20-25% (at times). Able to drive for up to 3 hours, able to air travel.
  • Provide technical support outside of the application area as needed/assigned.

Requirements

  • Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands.
  • Must be able to perform root cause analysis and corrective action.
  • Must be able to continuously learn and adapt to changes in the overall business relative to oil and oil processing.
  • Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
  • Ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top management, public groups, and/or board of directors.
  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
  • Related Experience: Minimum of 2- 4 years' Product Development experience or CPG.
  • Technical Skills - Solid food science expertise, strong command of ingredients/functionality.
  • Basic knowledge of baking, fats & oils chemistry, and processing.
  • Mental/Reasoning: Must be able to prioritize tasks, manage time effectively, and adapt to changing demands.

Nice to have

  • Minimum of 2- 4 years' Product Development experience or CPG.
  • Experience in Dressings, Sauces, Mayo, Condiments, or emulsions - preferred.

Skills

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  • Competencies
  • Judgment - Decisive, exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
  • Strategic Thinking - Displays critical thinking skills, is proactive in decision-making and makes data-based decisions.
  • May require lifting or moving items up to 50 pounds.
  • Sensory: The employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
  • The employee is required to use hand and fingers, handle, and or feel and taste or smell.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  • Active listening and attention to detail are essential.

Compensation

  • Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Education: MS/PhD in Food Science or a related field, or BS and equivalent Industry Experience.

Equal opportunity

  • https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance
  • Stratas Foods Applicant Request for Accommodation Form: https://www.stratasfoods.com/compliance
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