Pilot vacancy in Buffalo USA

Scientist, Formulation, Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development-Uncrustables Team
Your Opportunity as a Scientist Formulation Frozen Handheld & Spreads Research & Development-Uncrustables Team
You will practice and encourages creativity to drive innovation and solve technical problems. You will execute projects designed to result in new or improved products by leading technical teams and developing work plans independently.

Smucker’s Uncrustables is a beloved CPG brand and one of the fastest growing brands in the center store. A strategic focus for the JM Smucker Company the brand provides tremendous opportunity for motivated formulation product developer to be part of something special – driving a fast-growing leading brand at a multi-billion-dollar CPG company.

Location: Orrville OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 50% Hybrid Environment to accomplish goals of the team and anticipated up to 20% Travel Domestic/International)

In this role you will:
Lead formulation development of new and existing formulas for Uncrustables and build subject matter expertiseUtilize conceptual and practical expertise in formulation and basic knowledge of related disciplines in developmentEnsure formulations are compliant with regulations such as but not limited to nutrient profiles and claimsCoordinate and manage laboratory pilot plant and scale-ups for projects at JMS and contract manufacturing locationsWork independently guided by functional processes with guidance only in complex situations (e.g. when decisions have functional or organizational impact)Develop and publish technical documentation within specification and lab notebook systemsConduct analytical testing analyze data and articulate findings through written and verbal summariesPartners with technical team members to develop key tasks and project plans for timely completion of goals may informally lead teamsActively collaborate and leverage relationships within R&D and cross functional teams to achieve project goalsProvide coaching and function as a resource for colleagues with less experience as part of our Basic Belief and Commitment to Each Other philosophyAssume an advisory role to internal teams such as operations technical services and procurementBecome fluent and participate in JMS Key Element and Quality programs to support R&DEmbrace and actively participate in company’s inclusion Diversity and Equity (ID&E) initiatives
The Right Place for You
We are bold kind strive to do the right thing we play to win and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical emotional and financial needs.

What we are looking for:

Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Food Science Bakery Science or Meat Science) or Engineering (Chemical or Mechanical)5+ years of technical experience in Research & DevelopmentAbility to thrive in a fast-paced environment managing multiple projects simultaneouslyInitiative-taking with the ability and desire to work independentlyStrong experience with food formulations or process engineering and record of leveraging this experience to develop qualify and launch innovationFood Safety experienceProven success leading projects from benchtop to scale up and commercializationAbility to work a hybrid working schedule based on Company Core Weeks and business needsOccasional travel – up to 20%Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Candidate must be able to communicate difficult technical concepts and collaborate across functional teams to achieve shared goalsSolid proven troubleshooting abilities in fast paced environmentExcellent communications skills (written oral group presentations)Maintaining excellent documentationPCQI trainingLearn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion Diversity and Equity
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