Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, or a related field; equivalent experience may substitute.
Five years of experience evaluating baking process technologies for troubleshooting and recommendations.
Experience in root cause analysis and statistical analysis for continuous improvement.
Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for data presentation and reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with attention to detail.
Responsibilities
Support assigned bakeries with ingredient, formula, and process improvements focusing on quality and safety.
Troubleshoot bakery issues and ensure corrective actions are implemented by the team.
Assist Marketing, R&D, and Engineering with development trials for new products and technologies.
Coordinate with Operations for scale-up and commercialization of new products and ensure quality monitoring post-launch.
Address product quality concerns and consumer complaints using continuous improvement methods.
Coach bakery associates on ingredient functionality and baking processes with data technology.
Perform formula audits and collaborate with R&D for necessary corporate formula modifications.
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits package including health coverage.
Paid time off to promote work-life balance.
401k plan with company matching contributions.
Annual bonus eligibility for performance incentives.
Full Job Description
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Salary Range: $102,000 - $142,800
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match
Position Summary:
Baking technical support to Bimbo Bakeries USA and Co-Pack Breads, Buns, and Breakfast. Support development and lead product implementation functions for BBU and Co Operations. Provide leadership support to BBU operations including Safety Programs. Provide technical and statistical analysis to improve processes and sustainability.
Key Job Responsibilities:
The Specialist of Baking Technology and Commercialization supports assigned bakeries in the areas of ingredient, formula, process baking technology, and continuous improvement with an overall focus on finished product quality, consistency, and safety.
Troubleshoot bakery issues and support to ensure the bakery teams put appropriate corrective actions in place.
Support Marketing, Research and Development (R&D), and Engineering development trials on new formulas, new ingredients and new equipment or technologies.
Coordinate with Operations teams to drive the scale-up and commercialization of new products, cost savings projects, and product reformulations. Initiate qualification kick-off calls and ensure that Operations teams are running necessary test bakes and launch on the agreed launch timing. Monitor quality post-launch and modify formula / process as necessary.
Support assigned bakeries in addressing product quality concerns, consumer complaints, waste reduction efforts, and other initiatives as needed using continuous improvement and statistical tools.
Participate as key Baking Technical resource with Engineering and Operations team on process and equipment modifications to ensure overall quality is maintained.
Coach and train key bakery associates on ingredient functionality, equipment, and baking processes using data logger technology.
Complete and post updated product code books for all key launches.
Conduct formula audits using an internal database and follow up with the bakery on corrective actions if necessary. Work with the R&D team on any necessary modifications to corporate formulas.
Lead productivity initiatives by networking with: Finance, Procurement, Engineering, and Operations.
Document weekly trip results and summarize key follow ups to Operations team including VP of Operations.
Domestic travel approximately 80-90% of the time, with occasional weekend work.
Other assignments as needed.
Key Behavioral Competencies:
Proficiency in MS Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint.
The associate needs to work cohesively with multidisciplinary teams, keeping clear communication and trust with all responsible parties to drive company projects to a successful completion and once projects are implemented this associate needs to keep all parties accountable for the expected results.
Strong verbal and written communication skills. The associate must clearly communicate the status of projects as well as the details to all the parties involved.
The associate must have great attention to detail, whether it is on a written report, a PowerPoint presentation, analyzing statistical information, and/or process observation to solve opportunities.
The associate must drive projects with a great sense of urgency and professionalism.
Problem solving is based on root cause and statistical analysis.
Out of the box mentality.
Leadership Competencies:
Use a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
Build partnerships and work collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Take on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Understands the business and organizational environment and shows interest in adapting to their culture and ways of working.
Education and Work History:
Bachelor's degree in food science, food engineering, or related field. A combination of education, training, and experience that results in demonstrated competency to perform the work may be substituted.
Required experience includes five (5) years involving each of the following:
Evaluation of Baking process technologies to troubleshoot and to provide recommendations.
Root cause and statistical analysis for continuous improvement.
Presentation of reports detailing data analysis to plant or engineering management.
Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. is the American corporate arm of the Mexican multinational bakery product manufacturing company Grupo Bimbo. It is the largest bakery company in the United States. The company, headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, a suburb of Philadelphia, owns many fresh bread and sweet baked goods brands in the United States, including Entenmann's, Sara Lee, and Thomas'. It is also a top advertising sponsor for many major soccer teams around the globe.
