Title:  Product Development Specialist

Graduate of BS in Food Technology, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent experience in any food manufacturing business.

Must be a licensend Food Technologist

3 – 5 years experience in PD work on dairy products
 Proficient in dairy, fats and oils technology
 Proficient in product applications and specifications of products

 Knowledgeable in product costing 
Knowledgeable in quality systems

Good oral and written communication skills

Knowledgeable in formulating complex dairy, fats & oils
 Conducts cost reduction work on existing products based on set directions
 Improves quality/cost of existing products based on set directions  Studies and recommends use of new or alternative raw materials  Establishes specifications for raw materials, products, and processes
 Assists in the development of processes
 Conducts technology transfer of new/improved products/processes to Manufacturing and QA teams
 Oversees initial commercialization of new/improved products
 Assists in the commissioning of new manufacturing equipment
 Prepares direct material costs for Finance
 Can conducts trainings, product demonstrations and presentations for internal and external customers
 Can provides technical assistance to Manufacturing and QA teams
 Actively participates in quality circles
 Conducts benchmarking and competitive analysis