Process Development Technologist

KETTLE CUISINE LLC•Everett, WA

1d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Development Technologist assists the Process Development Manager in transitioning recipes from Culinary to all Production shifts, overseeing new product launches, and supporting consistent product quality. The role works with Culinary and cross-functional teams on recipe scale-up, product changes, process optimization, production training, quality investigations, and maintaining product and process information in company systems. The position is based at the Everett Plant in Everett, Washington, and pays $33.00–$37.00 per hour.

Requirements

At least 3 years of manufacturing experience in the food industry.
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or equivalent related work experience.
Familiarity with a variety of food technologies, practices, and procedures.
Experience working in variable-temperature environments.
Flexibility to oversee off-shift production when required.
Understanding of food manufacturing principles, GMPs, HACCP, and government regulations.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Knowledge of ERP systems; Ross is preferred.
Strong time-management, data-management, planning, and organizational skills.
Ability to lift 40 pounds.
Passion for food and high quality.
Customer-centric thinking.
Exceptional attention to detail.
Creative problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Comprehension, written, and oral Spanish-language skills.
Knowledge of Ross ERP systems.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Culinary to develop product standard specifications within ranges of acceptability.
Assist in translating R&D recipes into scaled-up, factory-ready batch manufacturing recipes with written step-by-step preparation and cooking procedures.
Assist in training production teams to prepare, cook, and handle products and raw materials consistently and to standard.
Monitor preliminary batches of new recipe launches for adherence to standards and quality.
Monitor new product launch production to ensure product, packaging, and labeling integrity.
Maintain product and process information in Ross ERP and Recipe Manager systems.
Determine accurate yield and waste information to support costing, production planning, and raw-material and finished-goods inventory management.
Participate in tastings with Culinary and Quality Assurance, including releasing products on hold and panel evaluations of prototypes, ingredients, and competitive products.
Attend and actively participate in weekly New Product Development meetings.
Assist with New Launch Meetings involving operations, QA, Procurement, and planning teams to review data and sample needs.
Support cross-functional teams with proposed product changes through trials and system updates.
Assist Culinary in evaluating proposed new ingredients.
Support the process team in product and process optimization projects.
Work with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are approved by each department.
Work with sales, process, and QA teams to investigate customer complaints and provide customer feedback.
Test products as needed and develop solutions for recurring issues.
Create gold-standard photo standards.