Job summary
Job post source
This job is from a recruiting firm hiring for a separate company (Delicatessen Services Co., LLC is hiring for Boar's Head Brand).
Job overview
The Food Technologist role at Boar's Head Brand involves leading new product and process development for Family Foods products, integrating technical skills with creativity to enhance product lines.
Responsibilities and impact
The candidate will supervise daily projects, ensure customer satisfaction, maintain detailed records, participate in long-range planning, travel up to 50% for training and product testing, and communicate effectively with internal and external contacts.
Compensation and benefits
The compensation range is $57,806.78 to $86,710.18. Specific benefits are not detailed in the description.
Experience and skills
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field or equivalent experience, 3 to 5 years in R&D, proficiency in MS Office, TraceGains, Oracle, and other company software, with English fluency; Spanish is a plus.
Career development
The job involves participation in long-range planning and leadership roles in product testing, suggesting opportunities for growth within R&D and management.
Work environment and culture
The work environment includes lab and industrial plant settings, often cold and damp, requiring flexibility in schedule and physical stamina to stand long periods and lift up to 35 lbs.
Company information
Boar's Head Brand is represented by Delicatessen Services Co., LLC for this hire; the company focuses on Family Foods products including cheese, condiments, meat, poultry, and more.
Team overview
The candidate will help build and maintain an effective R&D team, implying a collaborative and leadership-focused team dynamic.
Job location and travel
The position is located in Brooklyn, NY, and Groveport, OH, with travel up to 50% required for training and product testing at supplier and plant locations.
Unique job features
The role includes using various software platforms for product and supplier documentation, leading product testing at multiple locations, and requires strong leadership and communication skills.
Company overview
Boar's Head Brand is a leading producer of premium delicatessen meats, cheeses, and condiments, known for its commitment to quality and craftsmanship since 1905. The company generates revenue by supplying its high-quality products to grocery stores, delis, and foodservice establishments across the United States. Boar's Head emphasizes using only the finest ingredients and traditional methods, ensuring no artificial flavors, colors, or fillers in its offerings. A significant milestone in its history includes its expansion into national markets, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the deli industry.
How to land this job
Tailor your resume to emphasize your practical and technical skills in new product and process development, especially within food categories like cheese, condiments, meat, and poultry, as these are core to Boar's Head Brand's Family Foods division.
Highlight your leadership abilities, communication skills, and experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, showcasing your capacity to build and maintain effective R&D teams and collaborate with internal and external customers and suppliers.
Apply through multiple channels including Boar's Head Brand's corporate career site, LinkedIn, and other job boards where the position is posted to maximize your visibility and application reach.
Connect on LinkedIn with professionals in Boar's Head Brand's R&D or Family Foods divisions; use ice breakers such as commenting on recent product launches, expressing enthusiasm for their innovation in deli products, or asking about their experience with cross-functional team projects.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description like 'new product development,' 'process design,' 'R&D,' 'sensory evaluations,' 'shelf-life testing,' and software names such as 'TraceGains' and 'Oracle' to ensure your resume passes initial automated screenings.
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