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Job DescriptionJob Description Fast-Growing Global Company with Huge Career Growth! Lead Cutting-Edge Innovation in Food Packaging & Sensory Science! Work with Industry Leaders & Global Teams! Own High-Impact Projects with Full Visibility & Influence! Collaborative, High-Performance Culture! Competitive Pay, Comprehensive Benefits & Employee Discounts! Drive Sustainable, Health-Conscious Product Development! Job Type :
Full Time Location :
Fullerton, California Pay :
Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits
Job Description
What you will be doing: Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods, sauces, or fresh ready mealsfrom concept through commercialization. Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products. Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items. Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science, microbiology, and chemistry; propose preventative actions. Collaborate with vendors, process engineers, R&D chefs, and marketers to align innovation with food safety, cost, and customer expectations. Research and evaluate new ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and co-packers. Identify, evaluate, and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed. Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones. Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy. Partner cross-functionally with QA, Operations, Marketing, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned. Experience you will need: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. 45+ years (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D. Proven experience with food product development and commercialization. Familiarity with food safety standards, QMS, and process design. Vendor/supplier collaboration experience, particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Korean is a plus. Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable. Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Mia Synrem #INDEH123
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Full Time Location :
Fullerton, California Pay :
Great Pay + Comprehensive Benefits
Job Description
What you will be doing: Lead or contribute to new product development (NPD) for plant-based foods, sauces, or fresh ready mealsfrom concept through commercialization. Maintain and improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) for assigned products. Manage or support co-packer relationships and product excellence for outsourced production items. Drive or contribute to process improvement efforts that enhance product quality, reduce costs, and improve productivity. Conduct root-cause analysis of product issues using principles from food science, microbiology, and chemistry; propose preventative actions. Collaborate with vendors, process engineers, R&D chefs, and marketers to align innovation with food safety, cost, and customer expectations. Research and evaluate new ingredients, packaging materials, suppliers, and co-packers. Identify, evaluate, and conduct scale-up testing with prospective co-packers as needed. Use project management tools to report on development timelines and milestones. Stay informed of market trends and competitor innovations; recommend ideas aligned with business strategy. Partner cross-functionally with QA, Operations, Marketing, and Culinary teams to ensure smooth product launches. Support special projects or other R&D initiatives as assigned. Experience you will need: Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field. 45+ years (mid-level) or 7+ years (senior-level) of relevant experience in food manufacturing or R&D. Proven experience with food product development and commercialization. Familiarity with food safety standards, QMS, and process design. Vendor/supplier collaboration experience, particularly in sourcing ingredients and co-manufacturing. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency in MS Office; familiarity with MS Project or similar tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in Korean is a plus. Experience with packaging applications and plant-based foods is highly desirable. Our client asked me to submit 3 great people within the next few days. We work directly with the hiring manager and can arrange interviews within a few days Mia Synrem #INDEH123
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