Manager, Research - Nottingham, United States - Herr Foods Inc.

Herr Foods Inc.

Verified Company

Nottingham, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Description:

Building a great career never tasted so good
We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the
Manager, Research and Development position, joining our
Nottingham, PA team
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SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 40+ hours a week
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BENEFITS: This position is
full-time benefit eligible, elective benefits include:

Medical, dental, hearing and vision insurance.
Opportunity to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing.
Paid vacation, holiday and sick time.
Paid Employee referral program.

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for managing the day-to-day functions of the Research and Development department including, development of new products and seasonings, compliance, project management, people management, and cross-collaboration with other departments.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biology or Food Science or Culinary Science degree required.
Minimum 5 years' experience with product, flavor formation & development required. CPG industry preferred.
Minimum 3 years' experience leading and motivating a team of professionals required.
Knowledge of Safe Quality Foods (SQF) and HAACP guidelines.
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite intermediate required.
Understands competitive dynamics of snack product categories.
Working knowledge and understanding of ingredient and seasoning functionality and the interrelationship of ingredients, processing, and packaging.
Excels at collaborating with a diverse array of employees and customers.
Experience using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and use direct knowledge of food manufacturing regulations, food plant sanitation and microbiology.
Excellent communication, collaboration and relationship building skills.
Recognized as one who can use problemsolving and analytical skills to work toward creative solutions.
Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group situations to internal/external customers.
Demonstrated experience with attention to detail, time management and excellent organization skills.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

***While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee will be spending significant time sitting and working at a computer as well as interfacing with team members.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Reasonable accommodations for disability

Any employee who believes that a reasonable accommodation s required for purposes of federal or state disability law is required to contact Human Resources to begin the interactive exchange process.

Benefit (Details):

Herr's is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area Elective benefits include medical, dental, vision and hearing insurance; long term disability, life insurance, accident, hospital and critical illness indemnity plans, and legal plans.

The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k, company profit sharing, vacation, sick and holiday pay; EAP services, and tuition reimbursement.

Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).

Key Responsibilities:

Project Collaboration/Management

Manages team responsible for initiating, investigating, and implementing improved formulations, process improvements and cost saving projects.
Manages multiple projects directly and indirectly through team. Demonstrates adaptability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while remaining aware of completion dates and time management.
Manages team responsible for creating, documenting and maintaining all ingredients, raw material and finished product specifications. This includes substantiation for nutrition information and product claims.
Provides Marketing with guidance on labeling and nutrition topics and regulatory requirements including upcoming changes to labeling and regulatory environment.
Manages shelf life and bag size testing and communications. Coordinates collaborative testing and check samples.
Encourages independent, analytical, and creative work efforts of team members including proper procedures, planning and followup.
Oversee the design, coordination and testing t