Bimbo Bakeries USA

Senior Associate Technologist II

Bimbo Bakeries USA • $94K — $122K *
Greenwich, CT 06830In-Person
Food & Beverages
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in food and/or bakery technology with plant experience
  • BA or MA in Food or Bakery Technology or related scientific degree
  • AIB certification or equivalent bakery training preferred
  • Extensive knowledge of various bread types and baked goods
  • Working knowledge of food engineering is advantageous

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research and product development activities across Bimbo Bakeries USA
  • Transform ideas and concepts into tangible products in a hands-on capacity
  • Collaborate with various departments to ensure product approval for sale
  • Guide R&D team members on technical matters as needed
  • Prepare specifications and operating guides for product development
  • Document and report on the status of ongoing projects
  • Maintain daily logs of project activities for continuity and clarity

Benefits

  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Generous paid time off
  • 401k with company match
Full Job Description
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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:

Salary Range: $94,200 - $122,500

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Comprehensive Benefits Package

Paid Time Off

401k & Company Match

Position Summary:

Conducts Research and Product Development activities throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA Companies. Brings key skills and knowledge to the Baking Business in new product ideas/concepts and troubleshooting by hands-on and/or direction. To be able to initiate product and/or processing concepts from idea to final production start-up. Spearhead new technology development and its applications into all baked goods area.

Key Responsibilities:
  • To work, both in a "hands-on" environment and/or direct as needed, ideas and concepts into product reality.
  • Utilizing practical and technical abilities both of his/her own and /or other team members, make changes, samples, adaptations as required.
  • Utilizing services available - laboratory, accounting, packaging, technical services, marketing, engineering, etc. - ensure that product(s) are followed through to channels for final approval for sale.
  • To advise and guide, as requested, other R & D team members and other departments throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA, on practical and technical matters as necessary.
  • To prepare specifications and process operating guides for product developments and ensure flow of documentation is communicated to those who have a need to know.
  • To conduct reviews or write reports/memos on the current status of developments.
  • To ensure, continuous communication with all R & D members of Corporate and regional product development teams throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA and other cross-functional groups as needed
  • Where product developed is scheduled for test marketing, to accept responsibility for such production on a regular basis.
  • To maintain a daily log of outlining project status and activities in such detail that others may continue the test.
  • To lead in special projects concerning products, processes, equipment, and facility concepts and design.
  • Where approved, to travel to all Bimbo Bakeries USA technical facilities and Copackers to independently and effectively accomplish R & D objectives and interface professionally with representatives of the same.
  • To carry out the above responsibilities and any other that may arise from time to time at the request of his/her Section Manager or Director of Product Development.


Leadership Competencies:

Education and Work History:

Experience Required:
  • 5-7 Years Experience in food and/or bakery technology; plant experience - should have extensive knowledge within several categories including:
  • BA or MA (preferable Food or Bakery Technology or related Scientific Degree), AIB or equivalent bakery training - working knowledge of bakery or food engineering will be an advantage.
  • A Wide Variety of Pan Breads, Artisan Breads, Organic Breads, English Muffins.
  • A Wide Variety of Flat Breads, Bagels, Soft Cake, Pastry, Fermented Sweet Doughs/Danish, Pies, Donuts, and Cookies, Buns & Rolls - as well as knowledge of Food Service, freeze/thaw, chilled, frozen and institutional.

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.
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