Ingredient Specialist

Purpose of Position The Ingredient Specialist provides governance over development, use and effectiveness of ingredient specifications, and ingredient auditing, quality and verification programs. In this role, you would also provide technical support related to food ingredient quality and safety, and the ingredient supply chain. You would often be involved in problem solving and troubleshooting that relates to ingredient performance and quality. Key Responsibilities Ensure specifications exist for all food ingredients and process aids. Maintain specifications, including storage and shelf life information, and critical attributes that will be required on Certificates of Analyses (COAs) provided by ingredient suppliers. Ensure specifications are reconciled among suppliers, and that suppliers are compliant with Rana’s ingredient requirements, including COA requirements. Recommend a course of action, when compliance is inconsistent. Coordinate ingredient and supplier approval processes and verification activities, and facilitate review and knowledge sharing among other relevant functional groups. Ensure the Ingredient Hazard Analysis and Vulnerability Assessments are complete, up-to-date, and reviewed and updated as appropriate. Investigate ingredient performance or quality matters, and provide assistance to our manufacturing facilities and other departments as ingredient quality, safety or supply issues arise. Reconcile ingredient-related documents and processes across intersecting documents and processes. Manage special projects, lead meetings, conduct research and participate in various project teams as needed. Function as a technical liaison among departments with differing functions and viewpoints. Perform tests or audits to grow understanding of ingredient function and report results to influence a course of action. Key Skills & Experience 1+ years of relevant experience Experience preparing or managing material specifications Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple stakeholder’s expectations A flexible mindset and excitement to work in a fast-paced environment with constant change The ability to document findings concisely, and present them to key stakeholders Attention to detail and able to ensure timely execution of weekly tasks About us: Rana is an international Company present in over 60 countries, with a turnover close to $1.5 billion. Founded by Giovanni Rana in 1962, the Company has been led for over 35 years by Gian Luca Rana, CEO and pioneer of the internationalization project that has led the Group to become a leader worldwide in the production and marketing of fresh food products (filled and unfilled pasta, gnocchi, sauces, and ready meals). Rana focuses its investments in the following areas: job creation (our workforce doubled in the last five years) and research and development, with the aim of offering Consumers delicious products made of the highest-quality ingredients. The Rana Group has always made innovation its strength, both in the technological field (with the registration of dozens of product and process patents) and in communication. As a family-owned Company, we are united by strong Values and the aspiration of building a better future for future generations. Ethics and sustainability are the cornerstones of our sixty-two-year history, which have made our business healthy and constantly growing. Today, Rana has 8 factories (6 in Europe and 2 in the US) and is a large family of 3,500 People. The engines of our continued success will keep being innovation, internationalization, passion and constant search for excellence in everything we do. Rana is committed to providing a workplace of diversity and inclusion. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Parental leave Vision insurance Shift: Day shift Work Location: In person