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Product Developer

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Louisville, CO

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Consumer Regulations, Cross-Functional, Customer/Client Research, Documentation, Food Safety, Food Science, Manufacturing, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Pilot Plant, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Product Testing, Product/Service Launch, Project/Program Management, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Training, Startup, Technical Leadership, Test Design, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Louisville, CO
POSTED
1 day ago
Job Title: Product Developer
Job Duration: 6 Months on W2
Job Location: Louisville, CO (On-site)

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

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.

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