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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in product development and commercialization within the food industry, particularly in bakery and confectionery. Proficient in managing cross-functional collaborations and implementing innovation strategies while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Product Development ExperienceHACCP KnowledgeProject Management SkillsHands-On Baking SkillsConsumer Insights Analysis
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Recipe CreationProduct FormulationProcess DevelopmentOptimization TechniquesFood Safety FundamentalsVendor Relationship ManagementCommercialization StrategiesTechnical Solution ImplementationQuality ComplianceCost-Saving Projects
Soft Skills
Interpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsOrganizational SkillsCritical ThinkingAdaptability
Industry Keywords
Food ScienceBakery ScienceConfectioneryCPGManufacturing FacilitiesCross-Functional CollaborationStakeholder ManagementConsumer Packaged GoodsProject ManagementRegulatory Standards
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead recipe creation, reformulation, rapid prototyping, and vendor relationship management
- Work hands-on with pilot plants, internal and external factories, and manufacturing facilities
- Deliver Innovation & Renovation business objectives
- Build consumer insights and represent products in cross-functional settings with Marketing, Sales, and Finance
- Lead product development, commercialization, optimization, and renovation
- Implement Innovation & Renovation strategies for supported product categories
- Develop, implement, and execute bench-top, pilot-plant, and factory product/process development activities
- Serve as technical lead, steering projects to meet timing, COGS, and consumer objectives
- Formulate products, reduce complaints, mitigate risks, and ensure controls match the gold standard
- Act as the factory point of contact for technical solution implementation
- Collaborate with R&D, Product Development, Project Management, Quality, Regulatory, Engineering, Packaging, Factories, Marketing, Co-Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Supply Chain
- Guide factory, R&D, and Engineering resources on equipment and product knowledge
- Optimize products and processes and lead technical assistance, sourcing, quality, compliance, and cost-saving projects
- Establish timelines, identify roadblocks and critical paths, and manage resource constraints
- Ensure adherence to product, process, material, Nestlé, external, and regulatory standards
- Apply HACCP and food safety fundamentals, onboard materials, validate allergens/claims, and assess process capability
- Develop product and process mastership, competencies, and training materials
- Provide first-line factory support for ingredients, recipes, and processing
Requirements
What you’ll need- BS or MS degree in Food Science, Bakery Science, Food Engineering, or Chemical Engineering
- Approximately 25–35% travel
- Minimum 3 years of product or process development experience in CPG or related field (preferred)
- Experience in bakery, confectionery, baking science, cereal science/chemistry, and food science
- Demonstrated experience developing bakery, cookies, and/or chocolate and confectionery items
- Hands-on baking skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-performing environment with autonomy
- Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects and assignments
- Project management skills and capabilities
- Interpersonal, presentation, oral, and written communication skills
- Networking and stakeholder management skills
- Critical thinking, goal orientation, adaptability, and ability to manage ambiguity
- Not eligible for visa sponsorship
Benefits
Comp & perks- Performance-based incentives
- 401k with company match
- Healthcare coverage
- Competitive total rewards package
- Inclusive workplace
- Accommodation support during recruitment