Quality Bakery Products Inc
Research And Development Specialist
Quality Bakery Products Inc, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
Overview:
We are seeking highly skilled
Research and Development (R&D)
to join our team at Quality Bakery Products. Concentrating in the areas: Fully baked, icings, glazes, toppings, batters and emulsions.
Duties and Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company quality standards. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance (QA), Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to facilitate product commercialization. • Develop and refine formulations based on customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities, including designing new or improved recipes, creating prototypes, and verifying performance in production. • Execute product development projects, including formulation, bench-top testing, sensory evaluation, and thorough documentation of all testing and results. • Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting product and process issues to identify and implement solutions. • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of formulas and specifications at all stages of development. • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and successful delivery. • Oversee R&D ingredient inventory, ensuring proper stock levels for product development needs. • Participate in plant trials, offering technical expertise during the scale-up process. • Organize and maintain an efficient R&D lab schedule, meeting deadlines effectively. • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment, preventing contamination and foreign material risks. • Conduct measurements, testing, baking trials, and product analyses to validate new product performance. • Develop multiple prototypes that align with written concepts, production feasibility, and quality expectations. • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to evaluate and approve ingredients for production, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Assist in the formulation of custom recipes, reformulations, and product innovations, including participation in product cuttings and evaluations. • Document working specifications for all new product developments. • Support additional projects as needed.
Qualifications & Skills: Strong background in food science or industry trained, with proven experience in product development and innovation. Experience in food manufacturing, product development, or R&D, preferably in bakery, or related industries. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot formulation and processing issues. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, and quality control standards. Excellent attention to detail and ability to document formulations and test results accurately. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate cross-functionally with production, QA, and operations teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with formulation software is a plus. Ability to adapt to new challenges, think creatively, and contribute to product innovation.
✨We invite qualified individuals to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team. If you have a passion for food innovation and a desire to make a significant impact in the industry, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments. Join us in shaping the future of our product line and delivering exceptional quality to our customers.
Salary Range: DOE
Benefits: ·
Sponsored Coverages ·
401k Plan ·
Health Insurance ·
Dental ·
Life Insurance (Voluntary) ·
Long Term Disability ·
Short Term Disability
100% Company Paid Coverages ·
Vision – Employee Only ·
Free Life Insurance- $10,000.00 ·
Teladoc – Employee and depends.
Additional Benefits ·
Paid Holidays
(New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.) ·
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Quality Bakery Products is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides Equal Employment Opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.
Research and Development (R&D)
to join our team at Quality Bakery Products. Concentrating in the areas: Fully baked, icings, glazes, toppings, batters and emulsions.
Duties and Responsibilities • Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) and company quality standards. • Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality Assurance (QA), Production, Maintenance, and Sanitation teams to facilitate product commercialization. • Develop and refine formulations based on customer requirements and manufacturing capabilities, including designing new or improved recipes, creating prototypes, and verifying performance in production. • Execute product development projects, including formulation, bench-top testing, sensory evaluation, and thorough documentation of all testing and results. • Provide technical support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting product and process issues to identify and implement solutions. • Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of formulas and specifications at all stages of development. • Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely execution and successful delivery. • Oversee R&D ingredient inventory, ensuring proper stock levels for product development needs. • Participate in plant trials, offering technical expertise during the scale-up process. • Organize and maintain an efficient R&D lab schedule, meeting deadlines effectively. • Ensure a clean, safe, and organized work environment, preventing contamination and foreign material risks. • Conduct measurements, testing, baking trials, and product analyses to validate new product performance. • Develop multiple prototypes that align with written concepts, production feasibility, and quality expectations. • Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to evaluate and approve ingredients for production, ensuring compliance with company standards and regulatory requirements. • Assist in the formulation of custom recipes, reformulations, and product innovations, including participation in product cuttings and evaluations. • Document working specifications for all new product developments. • Support additional projects as needed.
Qualifications & Skills: Strong background in food science or industry trained, with proven experience in product development and innovation. Experience in food manufacturing, product development, or R&D, preferably in bakery, or related industries. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to troubleshoot formulation and processing issues. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), food safety regulations, and quality control standards. Excellent attention to detail and ability to document formulations and test results accurately. Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate cross-functionally with production, QA, and operations teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with formulation software is a plus. Ability to adapt to new challenges, think creatively, and contribute to product innovation.
✨We invite qualified individuals to apply for this exciting opportunity to contribute to our dynamic team. If you have a passion for food innovation and a desire to make a significant impact in the industry, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and accomplishments. Join us in shaping the future of our product line and delivering exceptional quality to our customers.
Salary Range: DOE
Benefits: ·
Sponsored Coverages ·
401k Plan ·
Health Insurance ·
Dental ·
Life Insurance (Voluntary) ·
Long Term Disability ·
Short Term Disability
100% Company Paid Coverages ·
Vision – Employee Only ·
Free Life Insurance- $10,000.00 ·
Teladoc – Employee and depends.
Additional Benefits ·
Paid Holidays
(New Year, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving and Christmas.) ·
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Quality Bakery Products is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides Equal Employment Opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.