Competencies: Technical Knowledge of Ingredients and Food Systems, Regulatory and Labelling Compliance in Food Manufacturing (HACCP, FSMA, FDA, USDA), Customer and Supplier Insights, Food Development, Product Requirements and Specifications, Process Monitoring Systems, Data Analysis, Troubleshooting Thermal Processing Deviations, Process and Testing Documentation, Project Management, Innovative, Problem Solving Skills, Self-Directed, Proactive, Strong Communication and Presentation Skills, Innovative, Collaborative, Detail Oriented, Continuous Improvement, Integrity and Operational Excellence. Designs laboratory and production scale-up experiments that examine the operational and formulation variables that impact key product attributes such as taste, appearance, texture, etc.