R&D Specification Manager - Le Mars, IA

Wells Enterprises • Le Mars, IA

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About The Position

This role, within the R&D function, is critical to the development of, and
adherence to, strong processes and documentation to aid in consistent delivery
of product quality in conjunction with enterprise and customer needs. Leads
organization in the creation of ingredient and product specifications, including
elegance guides, and in troubleshooting product design issues across all
manufacturing sites in the Enterprise. Supports the R&D team with system and
document management for product change controls, specification changes, product
testing and the potential for product testing and prototyping support.
Uses
statistical process controls and data to drive product quality improvements.
Daily tasks include creating and tracking change controls, editing product
specifications and drawings, supporting design and process verification for all
products. Enjoyment in working in document system and across a broad team are a
must for the role.

Responsibilities

• Develops strong internal product specifications with both internal and external customers, focused on driving product quality. Develops realistic product specifications based on process capability and consistent delivery of product quality.
• Uses Continuous Improvement tools to improve process, evaluate process capability and perform and / or facilitate root cause analyses that aid in the development of robust corrective and preventative actions. Collaborates with Quality Assurance leadership to execute on action plans and recommendations on major quality and food safety concerns.
• Has a deep knowledge of products and specification within the company portfolio. Specifications and systems cover products manufactured across all locations. Recommends opportunities and avenues for process improvements.
• Understands and applies knowledge of ingredients to write and implement ingredient specification used in ice cream and frozen dessert manufacturing processes for the completion and success of projects.
• Applies learnings, creativity and technical knowledge to add value through innovation.
• Effectively communicates project needs, status updates and technical advice to stakeholders, promoting efficient project performance. Recommends opportunities and avenues for process improvements.
• Uses objectivity on project work by practicing the scientific method of defining the question, gathering and recording information, forming a hypothesis, performing experiment, analyzing data, interpreting data and drawing conclusions.
• Delivers with guidance, R&D plans and strategies in support of company objectives.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to ensure safety, quality and legality of projects manufactured is maintained.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees