Location: Manawa, WI or Downers Grove, IL
Under limited supervision, leads the design, planning, validation and implementation of new products, line extensions, product improvements and technical service for TreeHouse Foods that meet project objective(s).
Position Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, define the formulation, nutritional and process parameters needed to develop a new product which meets customer expectations and project objective(s); understand the impact of these parameters on the overall project

• Work collaboratively in the execution of development from bench to production scale for new products, product improvements and cost savings projects

• Create new prototypes for product development initiatives and identify, evaluate and approve potential ingredients and manufacturing suppliers

• Identify opportunities for competitive market advantage

• Apply sound scientific methods in all stages of development including planning and executing trials, analyzing data and defining solutions to achieve project goals

• Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical knowledge and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions

• Partner and communicate effectively with cross-functional groups to provide technical expertise: Marketing, Sales, QA, Procurement, Finance, Operations, and Engineering

• Contribute significantly, directly and continually to attain results through the generation and application of advanced, specialized knowledge

• Understand product requirements, plant equipment and processes to enable the creation of detailed playbooks and specifications

• Ensure the transfer of technology to the operations team when commercializing products; provide technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups and ongoing technical support

• Generate and support pipeline work to drive cost optimization through formulation and processing efficiencies

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business needs.
Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Attributes:

• 5 years’ + experience in Food Science Product Development role

• Experience developing for beverages is preferred

• Understanding of ingredient interactions/functionality

• Experience in a manufacturing setting

• Ability to communicate effectively and openly while working with a cross-functional team

• Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful

• Excellent written and verbal communications skills

• Aptitude for technical leadership and project management

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree Required – Type: Food Science/Engineering or related field

Job Type: Full-time

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