Product Development Specialist Making and testing new product samples for IPM/IPMPC customers.
Duties and Responsibilities:- Level 1Understand R&D process from concept to commercialization
- Assist in the development of new products from concept to commercialization within cost and nutritional guidelines
- Improve current products with regard to both cost and quality
- Keep up-to-date knowledge on food trends and competitor analysis
- Set-up, supervise & support production trial runs & new product launches at various factory locations, at times assisting QA and production in troubleshooting issues
- Communicate with vendors and suppliers as needed, especially sourcing new ingredients, specifications, pricing and building relationships
- Be able to prepare samples in the Lab. Decide what ingredients and level are required to create finished products that meet a customer's need. Understand impact of different ingredients on finished product
- Organize and order ingredients needed to prepare customer samples.
- Duplicate formulas and make changes to existing formulas to meet target flavor profile. Accurately document formulas, specifications, and operating procedures.
- Think critically about effects of formula changes on production ability.
- Prioritize development activities throughout the project.
