White Plains, NY30+ days ago
In this role, you will be responsible for: Supporting the plant based yogurt businesses with understanding of R&I strategy, category/business strategy and the ability to leverage diverse methods for executing projects Demonstrate ability to translate new business dynamics to product design Deliver product productivity, renovation, and innovation programs, including complex programs (new platforms, high visibility programs) while anticipating challenges and building contingencies Independently plan and execute bench, pilot, and plant trials for new and improved products, analyze test results and effectively translate these into effective next steps that lead to project successes for medium to high complexity projects Develop product formulas, processing procedures, product, and raw material specifications to deliver consistent, high-quality products that support business objectives Contribute to scoping new ideas or technical solutions that contribute to R&I and product category strategy Influential in the delivery on top and bottom-line growth through, proactive identification pipeline innovation trends and opportunities, and productivity projects. Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and the ability to interact with all company functions including R&D, Quality, Marketing, Purchasing and Op ration, as well as mentor junior staff Comfortable operating in the fuzzy front-end area of innovation and passionate about creating, rapid prototyping, development, and commercialization of ideas under tight timelines.