Description
Dive into the delicious world of food science! We're seeking a passionate Bakery Scientist to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a contract role offering $52.90 per hour, with a convenient Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule. Ready to blend innovation with baking expertise? Send your resume to Jen and Melanie to learn more at rps@staffmanagement.com.
Perks & Benefits
- Other on the spot perks
- Paid Training
- Weekly paychecks
- Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options
- Medical / Dental Insurance
- $52.90 / Hour
Employment Type & Shifts
- Full Time
- Temp to Hire
- Temporary or Contract
- 1st Shift
Job Responsibilities
- Evaluate and recommend new processes, programs, equipment and technologies appropriate to Kroger manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance or retailing
- Lead internal and external teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve new and existing product processes while containing costs and maintaining or improving product quality
- Oversee activities and projects with both internal manufacturing plants and external contracted manufacturers for food and non-food consumer products; follow regulatory and technological changes that may affect the food industry
- Provide leadership to manufacturing operations to troubleshoot product and/or processing problems and find solutions
- Work with plant teams in resolving differences in manufacturing processes between multiple operation locations that will improve the quality and costs of products and increase efficiencies
- Demonstrate excellence in project planning and execution through best use of resources to shorten the time to project completion
- Perform pilot plant development work and conduct plant trials of new products and processes
- Reformulate products as prudent to reduce ingredient and manufacturing costs while maintaining and/or improving product quality
- Provide technical assistance related to testing techniques and quality assurance procedures for plants
- Prepare and maintain material specification documents
- Audit plant batching operations and analyze consumer comments; audit products for quality and manage audit follow-up projects to improve quality
- Train and mentor Corporate Food Technology Product Development Specialists
- Work with Sensory Manager to organize and coordinate consumer panels
- Review product label proofs to ensure compliance with all labeling and claim regulations
- Travel as required for execution of essential job duties
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science/bakery science or related field
- 5+ years progressive technical food industry experience
- Any experience in product development or plant production for complex/high-risk product categories
- Demonstrated excellence in project planning, problem solving and execution
- Excellent oral/written communication skills
Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:
- 5+ years of experience in product development, technical service or plant production with multiple food and/or non-food categories
- Proven team leadership skills
Associate Requirements
- Bachelors
- Background Check
- Drug Test
- Must be at least 18 years old
The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $52.90 - $52.90 per hour.
This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law.
An employee's pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law.
In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at
https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home.