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Food Technologist
Summary
Title:Food Technologist
ID:6212
Department:Innovation
Location:Kansas City, MO (RSC Corporate Headquarters)
Classification:Regular
Status:Full-Time
Description

The Russell Stover R&D team is helping to shape the future of the US chocolate market through world-class innovation. As a Food Technologist, you will assure the strength of our current raw materials portfolio and execute sensory programs which drive product success. Become part of a progressive team that innovates, develops, tastes, and proposes new products for future launch in market. This position reports to the Sr. Manager of Food Science.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Own internal raw material specifications
  • Partner with suppliers to assure raw material data and documentation is current
  • Collaborate with Procurement and other members of R&D team on raw material solutions
  • Coordinate and execute internal and external consumer panels to gain important insights on innovation, new product development and renovation projects
  • Execute sensory evaluation of shelf-life testing and communicating conclusions
  • Collect and upkeep data and documentation for co-manufactured products which will be maintained in a database
  • Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing/Operations, Marketing, Innovation, Quality, Regulatory, and Co-manufacturers to support new product development, and existing product improvements and resolve product quality issues

Additional Details
May travel 15% of time, must be able to travel independently

TO BE CONSIDERED AN APPLICANT FOR THIS POSITION, YOU MUST SHOW HOW YOU MEET THE BASIC QUALIFICATIONS AS OUTLINED IN THE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Food Engineering or similar scientific field
  • At least 2 years of experience in the food industry
  • Experience using statistical methods to analyze data, write reports and provide recommendations
  • Experience managing multiple complex projects concurrently
Preferred Qualifications
  • Master’s degree
  • Experience conducting sensory testing using Compusense software
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and within team environment
  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Strong ability to make presentations to customers and internal colleagues, including members of the senior management team.
Company Description
Russell Stover Chocolates is a leader in the manufacturer of boxed chocolates.  The company’s three brands – Russell Stover, Whitman’s and Pangburn’s - are sold throughout the United States in 20+ company-owned retail stores and 70,000 wholesale accounts. After nearly 100 years in operation the company manufactures approximately 100 million pounds of chocolate candies each year in its proud tradition of being “Made in America” and “Handcrafted in Small Batches”.    

In September 2014, Russell Stover Chocolates was acquired by Lindt and Sprungli, the world leader in premium chocolates.   This was the largest acquisition in the history of Lindt and Sprungli which has operations in over 40 countries across the globe.  Russell Stover Chocolates joins sister companies Lindt USA and Ghirardelli to form a powerful confectionery triad in North America.  

Employment by Russell Stover Chocolates is contingent upon I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification, passing the urinalysis drug screen, education verification, and satisfactory reference and background checks.

Russell Stover Chocolates is an EOE/MINORITY/FEMALE/VET/DISABLED  employer. Principals only please.
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