Imagine...working for a company that knows that its people are the key to its success in the marketplace. A company in which achieving extraordinary results and having a stimulating work experience are part of the same process.
At Campbell, we cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture.
We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.
General Summary The individual will be responsible for managing multi-disciplinary NAFS R&D projects from concept through commercialization for the development of line extensions, new products, quality improvements and productivity improvements; and will work with minimal direct supervision to design and execute these projects. The individual must possess a thorough knowledge of technical principles and product commercialization strategies.
Principal Accountabilities 1. Project Planning & Management (30%) 2. Project Execution (40%) 3. Communication (10%) 4. Talent Management (20%)
Job Complexity • Work with Marketing, Supply Chain, Sales and Customers to establish project objectives and action plans. • Work with the technical team and Marketing to identify & define product concepts and establish project timelines. • Demonstrated organizational and planning skills. Can develop and manage timelines that contain primary as well as contingency plans. Accurately assesses and communicates risks associated with programs to R&D and Marketing. • Work with vendors to research new ingredients, product technologies, and/or processes to develop new products and/or apply to productivity initiatives. Leverage vendor capabilities where appropriate to expand formulation possibilities and/or increase speed to market. • Develop prototypes to support concepts. Reformulate based on customer direction. Conduct trials in the Pilot Plant or manufacturing facility to assess manufacturing capability. • Plan, execute, and lead special batches involving cross-functional team members for scale-up and start manufacture. Provide training to junior staff. • Monitor production start up of new and revised products to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria • Communicate plans & results to senior functional staff, or business team • Effective troubleshooting skills. Can determine the root cause of a problem and implement effective solutions.
Job Specifications • BS in Food Science, Engineering, or a related field. Masters preferred. • 5 years work experience in a food/beverage company. • Highly effective team player; willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas. • Demonstrated execution skills in commercializing products/proceses in the manufacturing environment. • Strong critical thinking skills. • Excellent communication skills - oral, written, presentation. • Significant experience with various technologies, products and processing systems. • Sound understanding of culinary and recipe development and scale up to manufacturing. • Travel required (approximately 20%).
Working Environment Campbell's Office, Research Kitchen, Pilot Plant, and travel to Manufacturing Plants (CSC, co-packer, and vendor)
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