Product Developer - Anaheim, United States - Hearthside Food Solutions

Hearthside Food Solutions
Hearthside Food Solutions
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Anaheim, United States

3 weeks ago

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Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL, we are a top-notch contract manufacturer specializing in creating delicious baked goods, snacks, and packaged foods for leading food companies worldwide. With over 35 facilities across the globe, our team of nearly 10,000 employees is dedicated to setting new standards in quality, safety, and efficiency.

At Hearthside, we believe in fostering a culture of empowerment that encourages growth, learning, and continuous improvement. We are committed to being the most trusted partner to our customers, and we need your expertise to achieve this goal. Join us at Hearthside and benefit from a competitive package, excellent perks, and a dynamic work environment.


Job Summary:

The Product Developer plays a crucial role in driving product development processes in line with our business strategy. This role involves creating innovative products for the snack, baked goods, and nutrition bar market, contributing to revenue generation and commercial success.

Job Duties:

  • Identify and analyze food trends aligning with business vision
  • Create new snack bar recipes and processes for commercial production
  • Reverse engineer products to streamline production services
  • Lead commercialization projects and plant trials
  • Build strong relationships with customers and colleagues
  • Manage multiple projects effectively within the R&D Department

Required Competencies & Knowledge:

Knowledge of:

  • R&D processes
  • Product development in the food industry

Skill in:

  • Handling customer needs efficiently
  • Conducting formal meetings with professionalism
  • Building customer confidence through follow-ups

Ability to:

  • Lead customer-related R&D requirements
  • Communicate effectively with customers
  • Work collaboratively with lab assistants and interns

Proficiency in:

MS Word, Excel, formula database, Genesis, raw material costing, and inventory management.


Work Environment:

Work primarily takes place in a lab setting with occasional travel to production facilities.


Minimum Qualifications:

  • B.S. in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or equivalent
  • 5+ years of experience in food product development/production
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