Food Technologist

Requisition Number 17-0539

Post Date 9/20/2017

Title Food Technologist

Part Time/ Full Time Status Full Time

Job Family Products & Apparel

City Carlsbad

State CA

Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under limited supervision, drives the category strategies and tactics; manages the development, optimization and execution of new and existing food, beverage and dietary supplement products from marketing ideation through commercialization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for product development activities from competitive analysis, ideation, regulatory, commercialization and optimization. Works closely with Food Development partner companies on the ideation and development of new products.
• Executes the ongoing strategy of launching products that drives client satisfaction and retention at optimum price and margin requirements.
• Exhibits strong passion and interest in cuisine.
• Drives awareness of market trends across appropriate health, wellness, weight loss product categories to ensure initiatives incorporates trends and market data to support and maximize client satisfaction, retention and revenue.
• Works cross-functionally with Co-manufacturers, Program Development, Operations, Creative Services, Purchasing, and Supply Chain resources to ensure successful implementation of product strategies and tactics.
• Develops and maintains product and packaging specifications and other technical supporting documentation/databases for new and existing products.
• Develops and maintains all collateral material related to new food ingredients, allergens, ingredient sensitivities and nutrition required to assist field and corporate operations.
• Researches and supports implementation of new food manufacturing, ingredient and packaging technologies in collaboration with contract manufacturers that support innovation/renovation objectives.
• Ensures regulatory compliance of products; ensures regulated features of products and packaging with applicable labeling, trade mark and nutrition regulations and laws.
• Develops and manages execution and analysis of internal and external sensory evaluations and consumer research.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Operations and Training team to develop product promotions for successful marketing campaigns.
• Leverage retail best practices to guarantee product content is most effective in communicating value, benefit and support to our clients and consultants.
• Provides ongoing reporting information regarding product sales, financials, trends, opportunities to improve client retention and increase revenue through optimized products
• Responsible for creating and supporting a positive, professional, team-oriented, harassment-free work environment by understanding and complying with the Company’s policies, by demonstrating the Company’s values, and being a role model for the Company

Brand.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Base salary
• Medical/dental/vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Long-term disability/life insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.A. or B.S. degree in food science, nutrition, chemistry or related field, MS preferred.
• Minimum 4-6 years’ experience in product development/R&D within food manufacturing organization.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience managing projects and resources.
• Experience managing product development, pricing and profitability.
• Strong project management and organization skills, flexible, ability to work on multiple projects with various priorities and timelines.
• Knowledge of consumer buying trends within the retail food and product sectors.
• Optimize product pricing subject to company objectives/constraints such as revenue, market share, and margin.
• Expertise in formulation and processing of food products.
• Must have strong business, mathematical, technical and business reasoning skills and working knowledge of pricing and costs.
• Knowledge and experience in food manufacturing processes.
• High initiative, strong organizational skills, must be self-directing, able to work cross-functionally with different groups and achieve high results.
• Highly innovative, creative and results oriented
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Project and database management such as Access.
• Able to maintain confidential and proprietary information and material.
• Ability to be an effective team player.
• Knowledge of NFP and label development
• Ability to taste and articulate various food products

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made (upon request) to enable individuals with a disability to perform
these essential functions:

• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks, exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• The employee is regularly required to talk, read and hear in the dominant language of the location and English.
• The employee is occasionally required to use arms and hands to reach, grasp, and handle objects.
• Employee will use manual dexterity to frequently use a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone headset.
• Occasionally may need to lift and carry objects up to 10 pounds and on rare occasions may need to lift and carry up to 25.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision (if applicable) to complete paperwork and use the computer.
• May require sitting for extended periods in front of a computer.
• May be required to sit for an 8-hour period for 5 consecutive days.

WE CHANGE LIVES

When you work at Curves & Jenny Craig, you're part of an organization that literally changes people's lives. Whether you're working directly with our clients, or supporting internal team members, you have a pivotal role in helping people achieve their goals
every day. Our culture is one of positive energy and talented people working together with a common purpose.

As a Jenny Craig and Curves Team Member, you know that what you do each day matters. What an amazing feeling to know that you can make a difference every day, one person at a time!

Curves & Jenny Craig is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V