Van Drunen Farms
Product Development Lead
Momence, IL
Sponsorship not specified$98k-$118kDetected 10 days ago
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About the role
- Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
- In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do!
- As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development and commercialization of new products from conception through launch, including formulation, trials, and technology transfer.
- Reformulate products to optimize nutrition, sensory quality, cost, safety, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Manage multiple technical projects by defining scope, tracking milestones, and ensuring timelines and deliverables are met.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, Quality, Engineering, and external partners to deliver customer-focused solutions.
- Develop and maintain product specifications, documentation, and technical reports to support commercialization and compliance.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, solve complex problems, and communicate across technical and non-technical teams.
- Opportunity to lead innovation and product development across a growing global ingredient business.
- As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we're striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in food science, chemistry, biology, culinary science, or a related discipline.
- Four or more years of experience in food manufacturing, product development, or food science.
- Must be able to work in varied environments including dusty, cold, hot, humid, or loud conditions.
- Required use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and closed-toe shoes.
- The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- What You Can Look Forward To
Compensation
- $97,500 - $118,000
Benefits
- 2026-benefits-summary.pdf
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Tuition assistance and 401(k) with company match.
Company info
- At Van Drunen Farms, we're not just providing ingredients; we're providing people with purpose and possibility.
- Exposure to cross-functional teams, customers, and cutting-edge food technology.
Equal opportunity
- Employer: Disability/Veteran
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