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Reporting into the SVP Product Development, position will be responsible for leading Product Development for Dave’s Killer Bread, including innovation, renovation, alternate ingredients, and cost savings. Position will spearhead new technology development and its application into a variety of products. Position is also responsible for researching and providing creative guidance to drive new product innovation and renovation. Position requires an incumbent with the ability to manage and execute multiple projects at once. Position will work closely with cross functional team members to develop and launch new product solutions ensuring high appeal to the organic consumer.
Job Responsibilities
Lead the development of new products and improvements of current products for Dave’s Killer Bread brand. Deliver on time and within budget and achieve sensory/shelf-life hurdles
Support business decisions through the use of sound bakery science
Own the commercialization process from concept to launch
Provide leadership, guidance, and support to lab scientists including day to day project management, conflict resolution, and career development
Work with a cross functional team including Brand, Sales, Operations, Regulatory, Finance, Sensory, Packaging, and Procurement on all projects
Identify and use multiple methods to generate creative ideas (with team) that realize new product concepts and product improvements
Act as a mentor to the scientific community. Bring new ideas forward and activates them to drive the business.
Ensure that ingredients specifications, formulas, and finished product specification are defined and entered into PLM software.
Effectively partner with Procurement and current/new vendors to reduce cost and identify new applicable technologies
Know organic supply chain/regulations and stays current with industry changes
Practice and comply with all Company policies and procedures (EEO, Harassment, Safety, Sarbanes Oxley, etc.).
Perform other duties which are deemed by management to be an integral part of the job, including but not limited to fulfillment of work schedules, adherence to attendance policies, and other applicable operating rules, policies and procedures
Desired Experience
7+ years of bakery industry R&D experience with technical knowledge in Product Development, Manufacturing, and/or Operations. At least 3 years managing direct reports in a large CPG company.
Desired Education
Bachelor degree required; M.S. in Food/Baking Science or related field or significant experience and training beyond B.S. degree with strong science aptitude
Successful candidate will have the fantastic opportunity of working on a purposeful organic brand, Dave’s Killer Bread.
Office located in Thomasville, GA, a suburb of Tallahassee, the state capital of Florida.
We offer a competitive salary and an excellent total rewards package. Please reply by 5/6/2022. Resumes are active for 30 days. Interested job seekers who successfully complete the series of pre-screening questions and who appear to possess the basic qualifications for this position may be contacted for a telephone interview.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability
If you need assistance with submitting your resume due to a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Malinda Gwen Black at [email protected] or 334 707-1986.
