Essential Duties:

• Provide leadership by participating in the investigation, planning, and execution of product development projects.
• Track and report status of assigned PCR, corrective action, and product development projects.
• Communicate with associates and customers as necessary to resolve specific product or project issues.
• Assure the creation of a Master Manufacturing Record that meets FDA, SOP and customer requirements.
• Develop written specifications for raw materials, packaging, in-process and finished products, to include formula, label, BOM, nutritional and customer data required for products.
• Ensure that assigned products/projects are developed in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and within guidelines established by the customer.
• Manage time and resources to ensure accurate and timely completion of projects and critical non-project tasks.
• Approve documentation as necessary.
• At the direction of the Director of Research & Development, train and supervise Product Development hourly employees.
• Oversee multiple internal and external products related to new product development and continuous improvement of existing products.
• Develops and adheres to project timelines and budgets, including routine updates to clients and Director of R D.
• Gathers information needed to accurately quote requests for new products and processes.
• Directs and coordinates activities related to projects within the department to support timelines.
• Ensure adequate time is spent becoming familiar with production processes and relevant equipment.
• Responsible to report any and all, major or minor food safety problems to personnel with authority to initiate action.
• Promote food safety and quality awareness throughout the organization.
• Assist with other projects or duties as assigned.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in food science, biochemistry, a related discipline or equivalent experience preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience in product development in a GMP regulated environment preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to contribute solutions on multiple ongoing projects.
• Ability to be creative, proactive and think outside the box.
• Willing to accept or create new ideas and take chances improving a product.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills. Function efficiently in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects at the same time with limited supervision; excellent planning, time management and decision-making skills.
• Strong motivation, level disposition, work ethic, leadership and organizational skills.

Excellent work history, attendance, initiative and drive to succeed.

Maintain excellent communication and relationships with others; be a team player; maintain a positive attitude.

Perform in a manner consistent with Company Vision/Mission Statement and Core Values.