Product Development Project Manager - Momence, United States - Van Drunen Farms

Van Drunen Farms
Van Drunen Farms
Verified Company
Momence, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description
The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing


JOB OVERVIEW:

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Demonstrate expertise in our ingredients and product formulations, including flavor and sensory science and the impact of food chemistry on organoleptic characteristics and manufacturing performance (in theory and at lab/production scale)
  • Develop and maintain functional knowledge of Van Drunen Farms' processing technologies across scale and platforms
  • Formula optimization for nutrition, sensory, and processing attributes (including allergen and/or safety issues)
  • Troubleshoot product design or ingredient related plant production issues driving to root cause
  • Build and maintain strong relationships and trust with comanufacturers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Assist in managing technical projects and work with crossfunctional teams against defined timelines, budgets, and deliverables to generate new platforms and products, refine/optimize processes, reduce cost of goods, improve product performance or resolve quality challenges
  • Develop written reports and presentations for Customers, Sales, Technical/Science, Operations, and Management ensuring clear communication
  • Flexibility for occasional travel
  • Perform other duties as needed

JOB EXPERIENCE:

  • Experience in food manufacturing and processing industry with emphasis in Food Science preferred

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
  • Developed listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
  • Must be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
  • Must be a problemsolver who demonstrates good judgement.
  • Ability to work with a team and independently.

EDUCATION:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Culinary Science, Chemistry, Biology or substantially related discipline

WORKING CONDITIONS:


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 frequently required to:


  • Stand and sit for periods of time
  • Walk
  • Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
  • Reach with hands and arms
  • Talk and hear
  • Climb or balance
  • Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
  • Taste and smell
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Disclaimer

  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and technical skills required of personnel so classified._


In the Van Drunen Family of Companies, commitment to excellence is in everything we do As a global ingredient and nutritional supplement supplier to the world's best companies, we thrive on nourishing others with our products and our care for people.

If you are looking to make an impact and grow with a family-friendly, values-driven company, you'll fit right in with the Van Drunen Family of Companies

We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. Our employees are the most valuable asset we have.

The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, creativity, innovation, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our Company's achievement as well.

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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