Sr Scientist, Snacks R&D (Pretzels)

Since 1869 we've connected people through food they love. Our history was created by remarkable people, ideas, and innovations. It serves as inspiration and foundation for our future success. 
 
We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8. In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder's of Hanover.  
 
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Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and competitive team. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

The Senior Scientist, Snacks is responsible for the product development efforts for Campbell Snacks pretzel brands, including Snyder’s of Hanover and Snack Factory.
 

Responsibilities include new product development, line extensions, cost savings projects, qualifying alternate suppliers, and quality improvements. They will ensure that objectives, product design and timelines are met. They respond resourcefully to new demands and challenges throughout the product development & commercialization process and implement best practices to ensure an effective knowledge transfer to manufacturing.

The Senior Scientist, Snacks must demonstrate strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions within the cross-functional team (Marketing, Operations/Supply Chain, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Development and Package Development, Sensory and Flavor Technology) and externally with suppliers and/or co-manufacturers.

The Senior Scientist, Snacks is expected to possess and demonstrate a solid understanding of food science, business, operations, and the commercialization processes. Their approach should include practical knowledge of existing products/new technologies and the identification and innovative creation of new and unique products. They provide technical specifications and support to ensure smooth rollouts of new products and processes during plant startups. This includes the provision of comprehensive process documentation to enable smooth commercialization and training of plant personnel. They must support an environment that fosters innovation and calculated risk-taking.

In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager for the respective brand and/or product family.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science or Technology, Bakery Science, or related field.
• 5 years' experience working in food manufacturing product development.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Consumer-packaged goods background.
• Experience with pretzels, salty snacks, extruded snacks, dough systems, and other snacks unit operations are preferred.
• Product Development – pretzel/salty snack emphasis; preferably someone who has successfully commercialized snack products in the market.
• A passion for great food, food science and product development.
• Excellent analytical and statistical skills, strong attention to detail, good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle and lead multiple projects at any given time in a team environment.
• Ability to think beyond their own (R&D) function to consider the organization and its purpose holistically.

• Ability to walk and stand up at times for up to 3/4th of the specified workday.
• Physical ability to handle weights of up to approximately 40 pounds.
• Handle allergens including dairy, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, eggs and other food ingredient chemicals and allergens while wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

Essential responsibilities will include but not be limited to:

• Leads the identification, assessment, and validation of formulations from benchtop through commercialization. This includes managing the financial aspects of product development including ingredient costs for plant trials.
• Ensures all proper documentation is done accurately and on schedule.
• Conducts and leads assessment and capability studies, product startups/commercialization and provides on-site support to Plant Operations for new products, productivity, and quality programs.
• Fosters an innovation culture by continually introducing ideas and product concepts for new products, quality improvements and productivity.
• Creates, designs, and supervises the development of new experimental protocols/best practices required to validate product concepts and prototypes.

Job Complexity:

• Ability to interact and communicate effectively within a wide range inclusive of Cross Functional Peers, Senior Management as well as Plant Management.
• Handling multiple projects and prioritizing them based on business objectives and timelines.
• Must be a good problem solver who can identify, interpret and analyze the correct data, and provide detailed directions to development projects.
• Active knowledge and understanding in areas beyond Product Development including Process and Package Development, QA, Project Engineering and a thorough understanding of Consumer testing methods, Marketing needs and financial concepts (costing, budgets, etc.).
• Sustain a high level of competence and professionalism in a dynamic business environment.
• Easily adapts to changing priorities.
• Able to work with a team and lead cross-functional technical team in achieving the results needed.

Working Conditions:

• Join us in our $50-millon-dollar newly reimagined headquarters located in Camden, NJ.
  • (Monday & Friday, work from home)
  • (Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, work in collaborative office space)
• Anticipated travel of up to 30%, which may include the following:
  • Manufacturing Plants
  • Vendor Locations

Relocation is available for the Senior Scientist, Salty position!  

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.