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Associate R&D Principal Scientist/ Engineer

3 months ago


Sacramento, California, United States General Mills, Inc Full time

OVERVIEW

In Pillsbury, we believe what matters most is made at home. Therefore, we exist to help families make more homemade memories. Join us as a leader on the Pillsbury Canned Dough team as we look to be a part of the next generation of American families' baking memories

Pillsbury is the largest and most profitable brand in NAR (North American Retail) and is striving to be NAR's first $2B brand. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a brand focused on growth through core renovation and innovation. In this role you will serve as a technical team lead for core refrigerated canned dough - the largest part of the Pillsbury portfolio - including sweet rolls, crescents, and biscuits. The role will focus on developing core renovation strategy and execution, core maintenance, Cost Optimization execution, as well as serving as Cost Optimization liaison to the Pillsbury HMM (Holistic Margin Management) pipeline team. Accountabilities include individual project leadership, leading a team of developers across canned dough, and serving as the primary technical point person for initiatives that impact multiple products across canned dough.

The right candidate for this role will bring a strong track record of technical excellence, project leadership, coaching and collaboration. The responsibilities in this role will provide you with a high level of cross functional exposure, technical team leadership, and will develop your ability to navigate and influence across our organization.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Build and advance the core renovation strategy and pipeline for Pillsbury through partnership with R&D product leads, Brand, CMI (Consumer Market Intelligence), PGI (Product Guidance), and other cross-functional partners
  • Collaborate with key cross-functional partners and R&D team members to advance core renovation, maintenance, and HMM initiatives across the Pillsbury canned dough portfolio
  • Manage and lead multiple technically complex projects: create technical plans, timelines, risk assessments and mitigation plans
  • Provide technical coaching and guidance for canned dough R&D team
  • Serve as HMM liaison to Pillsbury HMM pipeline team
  • Serve as primary R&D point for canned dough initiatives that impact multiple product lines
  • Complete gPLM, PSA, Eclips, ELN, etc. activities

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelors or Master's in Food Science, Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering or related field with 7+ years of product development experience
  • Ph.D in Food Science, Engineering or other related fields with 5+ years of product development experience
  • Experience working on core products
  • Strong communication, strategic thinking, and organization skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects independently with a strong ability to drive in a business facing role and representing the strong R&D (ITQ) voice
  • Strong acumen in business processes
  • Ability to partner cross functionally with broader R&D team, manufacturing plants, and external suppliers
  • Position will require some travel (10%)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • 10+ years of product development experience
  • Experience working in baked products, specifically canned doughs
  • Prior technical team leadership experience

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

  • Applications for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.
  • International remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered
COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range



The salary range for this position is $ $ / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

General Mills is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply to any General Mills employment opportunities.