Senior Applied Ingredient Specialist (Sr. Specialist TAG)
Company: Nestle Purina PetCare Company
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
We re a leader in the pet care industry, which means we re not
only ahead in volume, profit and market share, but our associates
dare to Stand Taller. We innovate new products, impart new
agilities into existing processes, constantly advance pet
nutrition, and always pay it forward in the form of service for our
communities and families. Are you up for the dare?This position is
not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.POSITION SUMMARYWe re a leader in
the pet care industry, which means we re not only ahead in volume,
profit, and market share, we re at the forefront of innovative
product and process development that s allowing us to lead the
march in pushing pet nutrition forward. Your larger team
the Technical Services group
creates the flavors, shapes, and textures often developed in
marketing and brought to life through innovative engineering.As a
Senior Applied Ingredient Specialist (Senior Specialist, TAG), you
will be responsible for the development of short to
intermediate-term products, engineering processes, ingredient
development and packaging solutions for the business. You will be
responsible for qualifying new raw materials, suppliers, and
provide technical support of existing suppliers. You will also help
with identifying and leading performance, ingredient related and
quality improvement projects. Across all elements of the job, you
will have the opportunity to work on fast-paced, multi-functional
teams focused on getting new ingredients and new vendors in support
of NPPC strategies and providing technical support to NPPC
factories.Manage development and implementation of new and existing
ingredients to support existing products and develop new
products.Manage product specifications with the appropriate,
nutritional, regulatory, and analytical requirements. Also includes
issuing to manufacturing plant and maintaining as
needed.Coordinates qualification of new raw materials and/or
suppliers and act as ingredient lead for all assigned
ingredients/raw materials which includes understanding raw material
and manufacturing process and impact on NPPC finished products.Act
as technical resource for Procurement to develop a robust pipeline
of ingredient development opportunities, which includes developing
ingredient project plans and timelines for all assigned projects.
Provides technical expertise within
discipline
to PTC, Legal, Regulatory, Consumer Marketing, Purchasing, Q.A.,
CDG, HR, Plants, US Management, and other groups as it relates to
business unit objectives. Collaboratively and proactively keeps
management and key team project members apprised of issues, risks,
timing, and contingencies relevant to technical and business
success.Proactively monitors and provides ingredient maintenance
for assigned ingredient portfolio responsibilities requiring
standardized scientific procedures. Uses standard guidelines and
capability studies to develop ingredients in conjunction with
formulation systems, factory systems, Quality Assurance and
Marketing to link to product performance and specifications.Works
closely with the factory, product developers and quality to
establish new ingredient and ingredient process
specifications.Understands and effectively uses NPPC systems and
tools required for scheduling activity and tests, collecting and
analyzing data, and completing and disseminating accurate reports.
Explores innovative application of pet food
product/process/ingredient possibilities based on current state of
art in the area of food technology.RequirementsBachelor s degree in
food science, animal science, or related scientific field4 + years
of experience in supply chain, product/ingredient development,
environmental sustainability, food science, or related
environmentORMaster s degree in food science, animal science, or
related scientific field2 + years of experience in supply chain,
product/ingredient development, environmental sustainability, food
science, or related environmentOtherKnowledge of meat or poultry
science is preferred.30-40% travel on average expected.The
approximate pay range for this position is $91,000 to $125,000.
Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate
for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may
vary based on factors including but not limited to background,
knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of
the position. Nestl offers performance-based incentives and a
competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with
Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other
benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on
the position. Learn more at About Us - Nestl Careers
(nestlejobs.com).REQUISITION ID 289896It is our business imperative
to remain a very inclusive workplace.To our veterans and separated
service members, you're at the forefront of our minds as we recruit
top talent to join Nestl. The skills you've gained while serving
our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much
like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In
addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we
recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by
individuals with disabilities. Nestl seeks such skilled and
qualified individuals to share our mission where you ll join a
cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestl home.The Nestl
Companies are an equal employment opportunity and affirmative
action employer* seeking diversity in qualified applicants for
employment. All applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender
identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability,
perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information,
veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status,
as defined by applicable law. Prior to the next step in the
recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if
you may require any special accommodations in order to participate
fully in our recruitment experience. Contact us at accommodations
nestle.comor please dial 711 and provide this number to the
operator: 1-800-321-6467*Note: Nespresso is not a federal
contractor and does not maintain affirmative action programsReview
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