Baking Technology Specialist

Bimbo Bakeries USA•Breinigsville, PA

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

Bimbo Bakeries USA is the largest baking company in the world, with over 20,000 associates nationwide. We offer a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development, and allows associates to be their authentic selves. This role provides baking technical support to Bimbo Bakeries USA and Co-Pack Breads, Buns, and Breakfast. The position supports development and leads product implementation functions for BBU and Co Operations, provides leadership support to BBU operations including Safety Programs, and conducts technical and statistical analysis to improve processes and sustainability.

Requirements

Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
Ability to work cohesively with multidisciplinary teams, maintaining clear communication and trust.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Great attention to detail in written reports, presentations, data analysis, and process observation.
Ability to drive projects with a sense of urgency and professionalism.
Problem-solving based on root cause and statistical analysis.
Out-of-the-box mentality.
Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, or related field, or a combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating competency.
Five (5) years of experience in evaluation of baking process technologies for troubleshooting and recommendations.
Five (5) years of experience in root cause and statistical analysis for continuous improvement.
Five (5) years of experience in presentation of reports detailing data analysis to plant or engineering management.

Nice To Haves

Occasional weekend work.

Responsibilities

Supports assigned bakeries in ingredient, formula, process baking technology, and continuous improvement with a focus on finished product quality, consistency, and safety.
Troubleshoots bakery issues and supports the implementation of corrective actions by bakery teams.
Supports Marketing, R&D, and Engineering development trials for new formulas, ingredients, equipment, or technologies.
Coordinates with Operations teams to scale up and commercialize new products, cost savings projects, and product reformulations.
Initiates qualification kick-off calls and ensures necessary test bakes and launches occur on schedule.
Monitors post-launch quality and modifies formulas/processes as needed.
Supports assigned bakeries in addressing product quality concerns, consumer complaints, and waste reduction efforts using continuous improvement and statistical tools.
Participates as a key Baking Technical resource with Engineering and Operations teams on process and equipment modifications to maintain overall quality.
Coaches and trains key bakery associates on ingredient functionality, equipment, and baking processes using data logger technology.
Completes and posts updated product code books for all key launches.
Conducts formula audits using an internal database and follows up with bakeries on corrective actions.
Works with the R&D team on any necessary modifications to corporate formulas.
Leads productivity initiatives by networking with Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
Documents weekly trip results and summarizes key follow-ups to the Operations team, including the VP of Operations.
Performs other assignments as needed.