Cereal and Snacks Product Developer

Job Description

Stephano Group Ltd. is a leading North American private label manufacturer specializing in high-quality cold cereal, hot cereal, bars, and snacks. We are dedicated to producing superior products that meet diverse consumer needs.

We are seeking a skilled Food Product Developer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for development and optimization of new and existing food products by collaborating with cross-functional teams and keeping up to date with market trends.

Job Duties

• Assists in the development and commercialization of new products & product improvement in alignment with company objectives and market demands.
• Responsible for creating and updating documentation of recipes or formulas, production processes, and quality control measures.
• Assists in development of new formulas based on evaluation of market research of trends and consumer preferences.
• Participates and assists with experimental trials on products; collect and analyze data; maintain accurate trial documentation; provides recommendations.
• Reverse engineer customer formulas based on company and customer feedback and requirements.
• Maintains a clean and organized working environment adhering to all food safety programs and practices.
• Responsible for ensuring all samples are created in line with the company’s food safety policies.
• Assists with sourcing new ingredients, ensuring they meet the company’s food safety standards.
• Responsible for management of sample inventory including packaging and shipping; organization of displays, and presentations.
• Collaborate and communicate with cross functional teams; assists Production and Quality Assurance teams to resolve ingredients, formulas, process issues, and help manage process changes to maintain regulatory and quality standards.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science
• A minimum of 3 years of product development experience in Food Industry
• Knowledge of ingredients functionality, product evaluation, manufacturing processes, and quality assurance principles.
• Ability to build and sustain collaborative relationships and work effectively with cross functional teams
• Adept in MS Office, including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel and other Company associated computer software and hardware applications associated with the position.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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