Senior Food Scientist

Butterball Careers•Garner, NC

10h•Hybrid

About The Position

Guides the product development and process improvement efforts in both new product development as well as formulation and process optimization of existing products by organizing, managing, and coordinating key projects from conception to commercialization. Ensures accurate documentation and maintenance of product specifications. Acts as technical expert to the operations, sales, and marketing teams while actively engaging with strategic vendor partners in pursuit of new ingredients, processing, and packaging technologies. At Butterball, we exist to help people pass love on. As the most recognized name in turkey, the brand represents more than 60 years of cherished memories, providing quality, great tasting products that make meals something to celebrate every day. We proudly believe that life at Butterball means having a team who supports you, having the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, and making an impact on the health of others daily. Whether you choose to work at one of our five (5) manufacturing facilities in NC, AR, MO, farms in AR, NC, and KS, corporate office in NC, IL, or in the field, we believe we have an opportunity for everyone to succeed. At Butterball, we believe in fostering a culture where every team member is valued, has the opportunity to grow professionally and contribute to our success. Join us in our Purpose and apply for an opportunity today!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food science/related field or equivalent
5+ years of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role
Experience managing moderately complex research and development projects
Ample poultry science / poultry processing experience
Strong oral and written communication, analytical, time-management, and human relation skills
Advanced knowledge in food technology, ingredient technology, and food processing
Demonstrated ability to use new technology to significantly improve profitability, product quality, food safety and manufacturing complexity issues
Strong project management skills
Technical/functional depth and proficiency in MS office suite

Responsibilities

Organizes and owns the R&D activities of assigned projects to ensure work is properly prioritized and completed in a timely manner to deliver results.
Guides new products from conception to commercialization by working with sales, marketing, operation, purchasing and quality assurance.
Maintains external and marketplace awareness related to new concepts, products, ingredients, and technologies.
Engages team members to communicate and guide technical support for development of new products and technologies.
Identifies and recommends new raw materials, ingredients, materials, and processes that improve products and reduce cost.
Identifies, tests, and implements new processes and product formulas that lead to new products, cost savings and quality improvements.
Serves as the technical resource for problem-solving and support to the operations and QA teams to ensure product excellence and cost efficiency.
Acts as a technical expert to the Marketing and Sales teams to service existing customers and help gain new ones.
Owns and guides continuous improvement opportunities and solutions directed at improving profitability, product quality, food safety and capital avoidance.
Seeks to enhance technical skills through project experience, seminars, professional conferences, and training programs.
Provides training and mentorship to junior team members.