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progress to their individual goals and facilitate group goal setting for social and environmental performance consistent with the ESG program.Coach/lead and provide interpersonal relationship development for all direct reports. Key activities include:Creation of an environment to provide formal and informal feedback; coaching to assist in growth of career and key competencies;Providing day-to-day guidance and problem-solving;Identifying and selecting team members; andDriving high performance management with clear measures of success.Comply with all company policies and procedures.EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTSB.S. degree in Food Science required. Advanced degree highly preferred.Minimum of 8 years of formulation and commercialization experience, including 4 years of high protein, low carbohydrate and low sugar, shelf-stable products. Gummies, bars, powders, ready-to-drink, and plant protein experience highly preferred. Proficient with commercialization. Proven, successful track record of leading and launching projects in a CPG environment with cross-functional partners.Minimum 4 years of executing and managing the R&D lifecycle from concept to post-launch. This encompasses not only all R&D activities but also proficiency in utilizing databases, including formulation and nutritional software, Genesis, Trace Gains, and ERP Systems. Experience with I2L and SAP highly preferred. Strong computer skills, especially working with nutritional software, spreadsheets, and quality systems. Experience with Excel, ESHA Genesis, project management software, Trace Gains preferred.Working knowledge of bench top analytical and physical testing equipment and methods, including scales, pH meters, viscometers, moisture analyzer.Good laboratory practices including organized data documentation and presentation, attention to detail, and ability to develop and follow batch protocols.Knowledge and experience in conducting sensory evaluations and draw conclusions to navigate development. Ability to design valid tests and draw conclusions. Strong organizational, critical thinking, and logic skillsExcellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.Excellent communication skills with ability to identify critical path items and risks, and effectively communicate these to the broader team.Ability to work collaboratively across levels and functions internally and with third parties.Experience working through ambiguity, adapting to change, and persevering. A drive for results/can-do mentality is critical to success.Ability to drive and influence complex decision-making with various stakeholder groups and build consensus.Self-directed with a demonstrated sense of accountability.Ability to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic growth-oriented business.Effective leadership, teamwork and organizational skills.This position requires ongoing sensory (Tasting, Smelling, Touching, Seeing) evaluation on many different types of foods and food ingredients with known allergens or sensitizers including but not limited to dairy, wheat, coconut, sesame, tree nuts, peanuts, sulfites, gluten, chocolate, fruit, natural sweeteners, colors. Candidate must be able to safely consumer these known allergens and sensitizers.This is a growth opportunityYou must be a Permanent Resident of the USA or have a valid Green Card to be considered for this position.We regret that, due to the quantity of resumes received, we are only able to respond to those that meet the qualifications.

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