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Food Scientist Product Development Director for a Food Processing Plant in the Phoenix AZ area.. Food science and food product development, specifically with non frozen dairy/ice cream.. Food Product Development Director Primary Responsibilities: 6 + years of increasing leadership responsibility in food product/process innovation.. Develop and implement staffing and training strategies for technical competence, creativity, teamwork, and broad business knowledge within PD. Critical Competencies: Project Management Business acumen, cross-functional understanding, and relationship-building Quality Champion Science & Technology Consumer Driven Design Continuous Improvement mindsetExperience in ice cream or non frozen dairy dessert is required.. Strong knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply market, and market research practices.

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Food Scientist Product Development Director for a Food Processing Plant in the Phoenix AZ area.This is NOT a chef position. Requires experience with R&D of food processing in a manufacturing plant. Food science and food product development, specifically with non frozen dairy/ice cream.The Food Scientist Product Development Director plays a crucial role in overseeing existing product support, driving new product development, ensuring quality design, and synthesizing all aspects of product performance to deliver a compelling consumer proposition.Food Product Development Director Primary Responsibilities: 6 + years of increasing leadership responsibility in food product/process innovation. Innovate product design solutions to align with Sales/Marketing plans. Provide direction and framework for the new product innovation process. Lead, manage, and ensure the timely completion of Product Development (PD) projects. Integrate new capabilities from internal manufacturing and/or co-packer technology platforms. Prioritize and allocate resources for optimal project portfolio delivery. Offer functional expertise in innovation management for differentiated and relevant product designs. Resolve key technical business issues within the brand/segment. Establish Standards of Excellence and Best in Class benchmarks for the team's clarity on product design objectives. Champion Design Quality for the segment. Set Product Quality Standards for all segment/brand products in collaboration with the Quality Assurance Director.Develop and implement staffing and training strategies for technical competence, creativity, teamwork, and broad business knowledge within PD. Critical Competencies: Project Management Business acumen, cross-functional understanding, and relationship-building Quality Champion Science & Technology Consumer Driven Design Continuous Improvement mindsetExperience in ice cream or non frozen dairy dessert is required. Required Skills/Knowledge: Deliver excellence in executing business activities.Shape, lead, and manage multiple areas of development and projects. Possess highly creative technical development and problem-solving skills. Excel in project and people management.Strong knowledge of food science, health and nutrition, food manufacturing processes, quality assurance principles, ingredient supply market, and market research practices.Extensive knowledge of consumer-centered new product development. Capability to lead small or large cross-functional projects. 6 + years of increasing leadership responsibility in food product/process innovation. Desired Education: Food Science, engineering, chemistry, or equivalent BS degree required, with a preference for a higher degree. Full-time Salary Range: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per yearBenefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account • Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8:00am – 5:00pmMonday to Friday with Overtime Weekends as needed. #INDDH BR-Professional Search

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