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Raw Protein Product Development Lead

2 months ago


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Job Description

About Us

Golden West Food Group is a leading manufacturer and distributor of fine food and beverage products. With a rich history dating back to 1977, our company has established itself as a premium full-spectrum provider, offering over 4,000 products to various customers in the foodservice and retail channels. Our commitment to delivering high-quality products is unwavering, and we prioritize the use of fresh, nutritious ingredients while promoting eco-friendly business practices.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Product Development Manager - Raw Protein to join our growing R&D and Commercialization team. This role will be responsible for managing raw protein product development projects from concept to shelf, encompassing all technical aspects related to development, quality, and shelf life, packaging, claims validation, production trials, and launch support. The ideal candidate will have experience in raw proteins, including marinated meats, patties, sausages, and other cut and pack raw proteins.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead raw protein product development and commercialization efforts
  • Develop concepts and prototypes for new products in collaboration with the Culinary team
  • Employ creative solutions to develop novel prototypes, considering commercialization, process, and packaging capabilities
  • Identify partners, equipment, and processes necessary for successful commercialization of prototypes
  • Oversee plant trials, sensory testing, shelf life verification, and claim validation for new product development and continuous improvement projects
  • Lead cross-functional team meetings, including program development, brainstorming sessions, timelines, and project status updates (teams may include Culinary, Purchasing, Production/Operations, FSQA, Sales/Marketing, Finance, and Regulatory)
  • Prepare comprehensive process documentation to facilitate smooth commercialization and training of plant personnel, meeting internal and external audit requirements, including regulatory compliance, label reviews, BOM specification, raw ingredients specification, product specification, shelf life, etc.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in meat science, food science, biology, chemistry, agricultural science, or a related life science field; a Master's degree is a plus
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in food product or process development, QA, or manufacturing, preferably in raw protein categories
  • Strong computer skills are essential
  • Knowledge of the Culinary Arts
  • Technical excellence in a food science-related field
  • Demonstrate a track record of successful product design and launches, preferably in raw protein product categories
  • Competent in leading benchtop development and manufacturing trials
  • Excellent organizational skills and time management
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Loves food and working with a passionate team
  • Ability to bring out the best in fellow team members and display leadership qualities
  • Travel up to 20 – 40%
  • Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Be able to read and comprehend instruments, equipment manuals.
  • Regularly required to smell, taste, and consume all food types.
  • Ability to occasionally lift and/or move
  • The individual will handle and is exposed to allergenic and sensitive materials, such as soy, wheat, gluten, dairies, seafood, nuts, sulfites, etc.
  • Ideal candidate must be able to read and comprehend written and verbal instructions. Draft memos and correspondence with ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Fluent in English and Spanish, preferred.

Benefits

  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Accident Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401k