Technical Service Advisor

Posted Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 10:00 AM Summary The Technical Service Advisor supports bakery manufacturing operations by providing technical expertise related to dough systems, baking processes, product quality, and food safety. This role partners with production, quality assurance, R&D, and customers to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and ensure consistent product performance that meets regulatory and customer standards. Responsibilities Serve as a technical point of contact for bakery manufacturing operations and customers Support troubleshooting of issues related to dough mixing, fermentation, baking, cooling, slicing, and packaging Analyze product defects such as texture, volume, color, crumb structure, and shelf life Assist with root cause analysis and implementation of corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) Ensure compliance with food safety and quality standards (HACCP, GMPs, SQF, BRC, FSSC 22000) Support product specifications, formulations, and process parameters Collaborate with R&D on product trials, reformulations, and new product launches Support internal, customer, and third-party audits Provide technical training to production teams on process controls and quality standards Document technical findings, recommendations, and continuous improvement initiatives Assist with customer complaints, technical inquiries, and product performance evaluations Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science, Baking Science, Cereal Science, or a related field Experience in bakery or food manufacturing, technical services, QA, or process engineering Strong knowledge of bakery processes, ingredients, and equipment Understanding of food safety regulations and quality systems Experience with commercial baking operations (bread, buns, pastries, tortillas, etc.) Familiarity with yeast-leavened and/or chemically leavened systems BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law. J-18808-Ljbffr