Food Development Technologist - Onsite

Salary range for this role is $73,000.00 - $109,000.00/annually. FreshRealm  At FreshRealm, we aspire to be the most optimized fresh meals solutions platform in the world. Fresh meals are our focus, and we are passionate about transforming this rapidly growing category, bringing fresh to everyone, every day, everywhere. FreshRealm develops, sources, commercializes and assembles fresh meals, including meal kits, ready-to-heat and ready-to-cook offerings. We partner with leading direct-to-consumer brands, national grocers, and top convenience, club, and food service companies to deliver the very best meals to their customers. Our customer’s success is our success. If you are a growth-minded leader who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment at a company transforming an industry, FreshRealm is the perfect fit for you.  Overview The Food Development Technologist will carry out the transfer of all product information from the culinary team to the commercialization team. They will ensure accurate documentation of recipe builds, cooking instructions, program economics and packaging requirements. Working very closely with the Corporate Development Chefs, they will work predominantly in the Direct-to-Consumer category, developing meals to specific nutritional/ dietary requirements. They will be involved in the artwork and specification process and work very closely with the Culinary, Supply, Technical, Sales, Marketing, and Commercialization teams. Manages and continually improves all process documentation. Major Duties and Responsibilities Communicate and coordinate information and activities to facilitate accurate and efficient product development and product changes Ensure critical path development stage gates are met, collaborating closely with the Culinary, Supply, Technical, Sales, Marketing and Commercialization teams Utilize software to calculate nutritional facts panels and work closely with chefs to develop meals that meet customers’ requirements Communicate with suppliers to assist in sourcing new ingredients Assist Culinary team with all aspects of product development including market research studies and trend data Costing of new products developed by the culinary team Work closely with technical team to ensure development projects comply with customers brand policies and quality requirements Ensure correct handover information of new and reformulated products into the business Sales brief translation Facilitate product presentation packs for internal and customer presentations Co-ordinate new product samples, manage sample calendar, and work cross-functionally to deliver on time Assist in customer presentations on and off-site where applicable Direct liaison with customers on projects Design, execute and analyze experimental approach for product design Involvement in new packaging design/testing Organizes travel testing for new packaging & formulations and ensures effective communication of results Manage the change log process for the New Product Development team Assists in the organization of all relevant samples for artwork, taste panels and nutritional analysis Manages and continually improves all new product development documentation Assist commercialization teams during new product production trials as and when required Carries out root cause analysis/ resolving development issues or product improvements when required Provides full training to Technical and Operations teams on new products, i.e., visual, flavor, texture, aroma, and any special attributes Supplies relevant product information when required for post-launch review Assist in inventory control of new product raw material and packaging Qualifications for the Job Skills and Requirements Enthusiastic, flexible, resourceful, and self-motivated Proficient using excel, databases and report writing Detail oriented Able to communicate at all levels, both above and below Strong written and verbal communication skills Must be flexible in terms of working hours Demonstrated ability at being a team player Experience working in a continuous improvement environment and demonstrated delivery through change Experience with Trace Gains and Genesis software ideal Travel to sites across the USA as and when required Experience / Education Experience in the direct-to-consumer business model for fresh prepared meals Requires a bachelor’s degree and 2-4 years of experience in a chilled food manufacturing environment Certified and trained in OSHA requirements and expectations, HACCP, and/or Food Hygiene Experience with data and trend reports Experience with nutritional software (e.g., genesis), running nutritional and allergen reports What We Offer Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance  401(k) with company match that is immediately vested Life and ADD insurance Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company Time away from work Our Values at Work We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS. In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations. TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers #LI-Onsite

Salary : $73,000 - $109,000