Product Development Scientist – McCormick & Company Sonipat Haryana India
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Product Development Scientist – McCormick & Company Sonipat Haryana India
About the Job – Product Development Scientist – McCormick & Company Sonipat Haryana India
Position Summary:
The Product Development Scientist I is responsible for ensuring that projects related to Retort Product Development are completed within assigned priorities and is expected to identify and manage technical risk. The person will have independence in the relevant scientific and technical approaches used. The person will follow and obey the requirements specified by the company, with awareness and emphasis on quality and safety of products together with report irregularities that may affect food quality and safety.
Job Responsibilities:
Works effectively with relevant intra-team (Culinary, Sensory, Packaging) and cross functional team members including Sales, Marketing, Procurement, QA, Regulatory, Finance and Operations.
Develop and/or duplicate products from concept to commercialization, as per assigned project brief and ensures that these products are suitable for manufacture and are stable throughout shelf life. Must have a deep understanding of interactions between ingredients, recipes and processes.
Is expected to interact with suppliers/vendors and to liaise with cross functional partners in vendor approval programs and material selection, review and approval.
Provides technical and troubleshooting support to both internal and external stakeholders as required.
Actively participates in NPD meetings and works with their line manager and commercial leads to deliver projects within agreed timeframes.
Able to understand and execute R&D related software (SAP, SAPRD etc) and systems (GATE, INTELEX etc). Accountable for making day to day key technical decisions where required.
Supervises manufacturing/scale up trials or first time production runs during new product commercialization. Leads the transition to business as usual, engaging key stakeholders along the way.
Reviews Product Development Technician & Technologist work and makes recommendations. Is the point of contact for relevant projects and subject matter expertise when the Line Manager is not available.
Key Skills/ Qualifications:
BSc Food Science/Food Technology/ Process Engineering.
5+ years of relevant product development experience in the food industry.
Ready to Eat Meals, Sauces, Pastes, Condiments, Coatings or Seasonings experience preferred
A collaborative work approach with the ability to leverage resources and delegate workflow.
Must be able to manage and negotiate conflicting priorities, managing key stakeholder expectations along the way.
