Product Development and Recipe Coordinator

The Product Development & Recipe Coordinator plays a pivotal role in product development and management, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. Reporting to the Quality and Product Development Manager, this role encompasses various responsibilities, from new product development and recipe management to label compliance and packaging coordination.

• Collaborate on new product ideas with Sales Team or Test Kitchen for concept recipes.
• Engage with Purchasing and Production during development to address potential issues.
• Input recipes into the Genesis recipe management system.
• Create sample labels when sending products to potential customers.
• Coordinate and schedule production tests, along with preparing the necessary test paperwork.
• Attend tests, assess production line performance, equipment needs, record weights for Finished Goods profile, and document test outcomes and required adjustments.
• Maintain organized records of Test Kitchen and Production test recipes and notes.
• Prepare all paperwork for full-scale production, including scaling up recipes, providing instructions, and generating production verification documentation.
• Assist in creating specification sheets for National Accounts and handling supplier paperwork.
• Enter data into the Global Data network for suppliers.
• Create accurate labels and packaging with Ingredient Statement, Nutrition Facts, Net Weight, and, if applicable, USDA information.
• After production, review products, assess any day-of-production adjustments, and update weights, recipes, or instructions for subsequent production runs.
• Periodically evaluate product weights for accuracy and make necessary updates.
• Update all production paperwork related to recipe changes from Production or Test Kitchen.
• Conduct annual reviews of labels and specification sheets.
• Update retail packaging information and ensure accuracy.
• Update product labels and communicate new labels with Production.
• Familiarize yourself with USDA and FDA label regulation requirements.
• Perform other duties and/or special projects as assigned in response to changing business conditions and/or requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science in a technical area, e.g. food science, engineering, chemistry or related.
• Experience in the development and successful launch products, and/or recipe management with 2+ years of experience.
• High level of self-motivation, with strong integrity & ethics.
• Excellent organization and analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment with flexibility and openness to changing priorities.

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