Food

Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Allison Park, PA

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Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Noblestown, PA

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Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Wexford, PA

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Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Collier, PA

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Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Jefferson Hills, PA

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Line Lead

Description Tandem Foods is seeking a skilled Production Line Lead to join our team at our state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Pittsburgh, PA. If you have experience with optimizing production workflows, coordinating team tasks, and implementing safety protocols, we want to hear from you! As a Production Line Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the production line to ensure efficient and timely production. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor and team members to maintain high-quality standards and address any issues that arise on the line. Job Duties: Oversee Production: Monitor and guide the production line to ensure smooth and efficient operations, meeting production goals and deadlines. Troubleshooting: Identify and address any machine malfunctions or operational issues, providing solutions to minimize downtime and maintain productivity. Team Coordination: Assign tasks to team members, ensuring that work is evenly distributed and that everyone is working efficiently toward common production goals. Quality Control: Ensure that products meet quality standards by conducting regular inspections and addressing any deviations. Communication: Act as a point of contact for team members, answering questions and providing guidance to ensure smooth operation and adherence to procedures. Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and practices to ensure a safe working environment for all team members. Report Maintenance: Keep accurate records of production output, machine performance, and any incidents or issues that occur on the line. Qualifications Previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment, with experience in a leadership role. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot machine and operational issues. Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well with others. Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards. Ability to manage time effectively and handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Education/Skills: At least 1 year experience in a manufacturing leadership role Basic Math and Reading skills Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language Must be able to stand, bend, lift for up to 8-12 hours (depending on your shift schedule) Knowledge and understanding of GMPs, SOPs, and LOTO Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Mac Arthur, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Seven Fields, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Murrysville, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Sewickley, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Penn Hills, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Hendersonville, PA

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Sr. Food Scientist

Description The Sr. Food Scientist will be technically sound, creative and will be responsible for formulation and processing support of new customer business across multiple plants within the Tandem Foods network. This role has a heavy emphasis on production support, and the Sr. Food Scientist must be comfortable and confident supporting a production environment. A successful candidate will lead by providing technical support both at the benchtop and plant level. This position will focus on owning new product pipeline projects and formulation initiatives with attention on building relationships with new customers and working collaboratively across all functions of the organization. Key Responsibilities Lead formulation development and processing support for new and existing customer projects across multiple manufacturing sites. Expected to be the technical expert on R&D subject matter to support production through the commercialization process and beyond to provide ongoing support to plant operations Troubleshoot challenges in formulation and process that are mindful of safety and costs while providing timely and effective solutions Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Operations, and Food Safety and Quality to align technical solutions with business objectives Work closely with customers to ensure product expectations are achieved and relationships are strengthened Plan, execute, and summarize plant trials for internal and external customers Preparation and execution of all related technical and business documentation Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, test results, and project progress Interact with ingredient suppliers to onboard new raw materials and trouble shoot formulation challenges Creative thinker with the ability to translate into stable product formulation Create new snack products utilizing Genesis as a formulation tool Present new formulation concepts to our sales team for external customer presentations Stay abreast of new ingredient developments as well as processing and equipment advances applying them to enhance project work Participate in sensory evaluation to drive decisions that are best for our customers Ability to taste and screen ingredients and finished products without dietary limitations Key Competencies Creative Thinking: Thinks outside the box, contributes ideas for new product concepts with the ability to bring them to life Customer Focus: Understands and monitors the needs of internal and external customers Adaptable / Flexible: Open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work in a dynamic team environment Self-Starter: Takes initiative in developing programs to conform with set standards, focusing on continual improvement Problem-Solving: Prevents and solves issues from a technical prospective, understand and mitigates problems, recognizes cause and effect relationships between functions Project and Time Management: Plans tasks and deliverables accurately, prioritizes tasks and adapts as needed and is responsive to requests and accountable for actions Qualifications Bachelor's degree in food science or another science-based field 5-8 Years' experience in a product development position preferably in a manufacturing environment Strong understanding of food formulation, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies Effective interpersonal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships cross-functionally and externally Strong working knowledge of the food industry Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills Experience with formulating protein bars, baked products and / or confections Proficient in MS Office suite including Excel and PowerPoint Working knowledge of Genesis Familiarity with regulatory requirements (FDA, etc.) Willingness to travel to manufacturing sites and customer locations as needed Work Environment This role works in office, R&D lab, and manufacturing floor environments Evening and weekend work may be required on an as needed basis 20-25% travel 85% production support 15% R&D benchtop work (formulation review /concept creation) Responsible for keeping workspace clean and organized (wash lab utensils and maintain ingredient inventory) Responsible for R&D shipments (UPS /FedEx) Required Preferred Job Industries Warehouse & Production

  • Cranberry Township, PA

  • no content