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This position requires a high performing individual to lead development of extruded products in protein nuggets and meat alternative segments. The candidate must have hands-on experience in extrusion, ingredient functionality and/or related areas. Product development experience is essential. Successful candidate will have shown an ability to leverage pilot experiments to produce innovative concepts and then to transfer the technology to a full-scale extrusion unit. He/she must have high emotional intelligence and be able to interact smoothly with work associates (up and down the organization). Some travel will be required (20%), primarily short 1-3 day trips to manufacturing sites and co-packers, with 1-2 international trips per year.
Specific Technical Competencies: Extrusion Knowledge of
- Theories, principles, methods and procedures of applicable field of science
- Configuration design, experimental design, die design knowledge.
Ability to
- Coordinate the activities of others involved in project/research activities
- Execute Six Sigma methodology (Green or Black Belt level preferred, but not required)
- Work independently and among cross-functional teams
- Design and manage projects
- Apply knowledge in a practical industry environment
- Supervise, train and/or coordinate the activities of subordinates involved in project/research activities
Skills in
- Collecting, processing and recording research data accurately
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing (emphasis on documentation of research methods, results and conclusions)
- Developing solutions, both technical as well as resulting in novel products
- Organization and management of multiple projects
Qualification profile:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Biological, Chemical, Food Science or related field with five years of scientific experience in extrusion technology, or three (3) years of which as may be gained at the next lower level of this series, or
- Master's degree in Engineering, Biological, Chemical, Food Science or related field with three years of scientific experience in Extrusion Technology, or
- Ph.D. with at least one year of scientific experience in extrusion technology or related fields.
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International Flavors and Fragrances
Mar 01, 2025