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R&D Operations Specialist
Location:
Norwood, MA
Description:
Home Market Foods (HMF) is a growing, successful, category leading producer of protein-based meal solutions that is as committed to treating our colleagues and customers as family as we are to delighting consumers with award winning products. Our innovative products are sold at the top retailers and food service customers in North America, and it is our commitment to empower our people and treat them with respect and kindness that defines who we are. You may recognize our brand names or products: Cooked Perfect brand meatballs are found in the frozen section of almost all grocery stores in the US; RollerBites are on the grill of every 7-11 and many convenience stores nationwide; Eisenberg hotdogs and Bahama Mama sausages, both of which are sold at many sporting venues, movie theaters, schools and other large venues. Our success is supported by our collaborative culture, decentralized decision-making, and commitment to compassionate leadership. We have grown substantially over the last few years, propelled by our investments in innovation and operations and led by a team of world-class leaders. We are poised for continued success and offer amazing opportunities for our customers and our employees. With corporate headquarters in Needham, MA a manufacturing facility in Norwood, MA, and a distribution facility in Norton, MA, we are comfortably located within the Boston metropolitan area. BACKGROUND: Due to our rapid growth, our success is directly dependent on attracting and retaining the best possible talent across our teams. To this end, we are posting for a strong R&D Operations Coordinator. This role will be based in our Norwood, MA manufacturing facility and there will be flexibility to work from home one day per week. WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU? You will be pivotal in ensuring our daily functions run smoothly and effectively while making a big impact on our new product development ideas. This is the ideal role for someone looking to explore something outside of hospitality and restaurant management work life schedule or an administrative person looking for more fun food and movement in their life. You'll be leading food tastings for analysis, ensuring our customers get high quality products for evaluation and understanding food trends all while having fun with our food scientists and chefs. If you are someone who loves to be on a strong team and have hands-on high-tempo daily activities, we encourage you to apply. OVERVIEW OF ROLE: The R&D Operations Specialist assists in multiple aspects of product development, project management, and regulatory analysis. As a key member of the R&D Department, the R&D Operations Specialist will manage vital R&D, Regulatory and Project Management processes including but not limited to shipments, new ingredient intake, competitive product analysis, and software administration. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast paced environment, be a forward thinker, love finding new ways to streamline processes and be technology savvy. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · Assists in creating, updating, and training the team on R&D processes to improve all R&D functions · Assists in managing R&D portion of product bids of all existing SKUs · Manage R&D quality testing for new product development · Supports day to day R&D activities in the lab and production environment, including but not limited to creation of lab samples, running plant trials, obtaining raw materials, etc. · Identifies opportunities to improve existing products, processes, efficiency, and productivity through a continuous improvement mindset. EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: · MS Office proficiency · Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a food or hospitality related field · ERP or other computer program experience desired · 1-5 years related experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The below physical demands are representative of those that must be met by the team member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · Must be able to stand for prolonged periods of time · Should be able to lift 30 lbs. · Must have good vision, a good sense of taste, and a willingness to eat meat products · Must be able to wear steel-toed boots, a hair net, safety glasses, and ear plugs · Must be able to follow GMPs and other safety rules. WORK ENVIROMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Will work mostly in a test kitchen environment, it is important to use good kitchen communication and demonstrate good knife skills and kitchen safety · The manufacturing environment is loud and has very cold and hot temperatures. PPE will be provided to help with comfort in these areas. · Occasionally an R&D test may run early, at night, or on a weekend. Home Market Foods provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 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Home Market Foods
Posted:
December 26 2023 on ApplicantPro
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