Product Developer

fgf brands • Brownsburg, IN

25d • Onsite

About The Position

Product Developer - R&D
An Opportunity you Do-Nut want to miss!
Overview:
This position works with a team of R&D professionals to provide research and development services for company’s donut and cake plants. This role may include direct communication with customers (peer to peer) during product development, but will predominantly involve collaboration with other internal departments of the company. We are looking for an energetic individual who has a strong work ethic and the right DNA to blend in with company’s culture. Individual will have a great opportunity to learn, adapt and grow with the organization.
What FGF Offers:
FGF believes in Home Grown Talent, accelerated career growth with leadership training, unleashing your potential
Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
401k matching program
Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
Tuition reimbursement

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years of experience in bakery industry, but any other CPG industry experience will also be considered.
• Bachelor of Science (Food Science, Chemistry, Biological or related) is preferred, but equivalent amount of experience within bakery industry would be considered.
• Creative, go-getter and collaborative.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and written).
• Flexibility to adapt to ever changing dynamics of the industry, as well as the organization which strives for continuous improvement of its products and processes.
• Infectious enthusiasm and commitment to adapt to organization’s mission of becoming World’s Greatest Baker.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with commercializing products on new and existing manufacturing lines is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects entailing new product development, renovation, productivity and business continuity initiatives.
• Lead commercialization of products and ensure post launch quality of products is maintained and/or improved.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to ensure any change in regards to Bill of Materials, Line Standards, and Formulations etc. is managed flawlessly through established procedures.
• Learn and adhere to company’s innovative Product Lifecycle Management program; as well learn and utilize other technical tools as required for the role.
• Ensure that technical knowledge of the baking industry is continually upgraded with emphasis being placed on processes, products and ingredients
• Adhere to plant safety policies and communicate any safety issues to the appropriate personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation, Health & Welfare Benefits including Vision & Dental and flexible options at competitive premiums
• 401k matching program
• Discount program - Restaurants, gyms, shopping, etc.
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees