Senior R&D Food Technologist
Hybrid
Full Time
#Product Development
#Project Management
#Product
#Quality Assurance
#Regulatory Compliance
#Data Analysis
#Microsoft Office
Shearer's stands as a premier contract manufacturer and private label partner within the North American snack industry. From our headquarters in Massillon, Ohio, we operate 17 advanced manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, including one of the industry's first LEED platinum certified plants. We are dedicated to crafting high-quality snacks, ranging from kettle-cooked potato chips and tortilla chips to cookies and wafers, while maintaining a strong commitment to environmental sustainability and culinary excellence.
The role
We are seeking a Senior R&D Food Technologist to join our team on a full-time basis. This is a hybrid position based in Massillon, Ohio, that focuses on the development and commercialization of new salty snack flavors and seasonings. You will serve as a technical leader, working across departments to optimize products and processes while ensuring our snacks meet the highest standards of quality and innovation.
Core responsibilities
- Lead the end-to-end development of seasonings by managing projects with external vendors to meet our productivity and sales objectives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing and procurement, to troubleshoot processing challenges and implement technical solutions.
- Execute comprehensive product formulation plans, including conducting plant trials and maintaining rigorous documentation for new ingredients and technologies.
Skills and experience
To be successful in this role, you should possess the following qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
- Between 7 and 10 years of experience in consumer food product development, specifically within innovation platforms and formulation design.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, TraceGains, and nutritional labeling tools like Genesis.
- Demonstrated ability in project management, data analysis, and navigating regulatory compliance requirements.
- Experience working within a stage-gate development process and a willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support plant trials and supplier meetings.
Compensation and benefits
We provide a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of our team members. Our offerings include:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Life insurance coverage.
- A hybrid work environment that balances office collaboration with flexibility.
How to apply
If you are passionate about food science and ready to contribute to the next generation of snack innovation, we invite you to submit your application. We are an inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and look forward to reviewing your background.
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