Work collaboratively with the R&D team to develop new products from scratch while working with the support of the R&D pilot team and R&D legal compliance
Follow through to the market launch
Lead the entire project portfolio of the innovation Business Platform from Greek yogurt to new food forms
Drive the innovation road map to the team to proactively look for new opportunities, while further developing projects that are briefed and underway, creating new ideas for innovation tools and projects
Proactively improve existing platforms and technologies
Approve all Industrial pilot and trial designs to achieve the best cost, quality, and time according to the target
Complete defined project within the defined time and financial frame, while also delivering 100% expected quality and legal compliance
Responsible for the creation of R&D product and raw materials specifications
Identify innovative product and process solutions to meet consumer, customer, and business needs as a strategic driver for business growth
Identify and document internal and external resource needs to support agreed upon development programs; effectively use all available resources
Provide a hands-on approach to develop team members and meet project objectives
Communicate effectively, cross-functionally and across diverse levels within and outside the organization
Follow Chobani’s safety procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices
Requirements
Master’s degree in food technology or food chemistry preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Broad food and/or beverage industry experience; having a minimum of 3 years with dairy alternatives
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a leadership role
Outstanding leadership skills; ability to lead and influence multi-disciplinary teams to drive initiatives and concepts from initiation to completion
Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills (both written and oral)
Demonstrates understanding of product development requirements
Extensive broad knowledge of and about dairy products and ingredients
Passionate about product quality and consumer satisfaction
Strong capability for problem solution management
Strong understanding of and passion for the Food/CPG industry
Record of consumer-focused innovation, ability to analyze and interpret consumer research data, technical understanding, and technical writing
Strong sensory capabilities
Ability to make complex decisions and communicate with both technical and non-technical team members
Demonstrates and has a passion for hands-on leadership; including a team of international Scientists
Benefits
Health insurance
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability insurance
Health savings account
Flexible spending accounts
Tuition reimbursement
401k match of 100% on up to 5% of eligible pay
Fertility assistance
Childcare assistance
12 weeks of parental leave at full pay after six months of continuous employment
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