Product Developer

About the Company

For decades, Furlani Foods has combined a rich heritage of making great quality specialty garlic bread products, with an entrepreneurial spirit. We've always been passionate and committed to transforming everyday meals into memorable experiences that everyone can enjoy together. The Company operates from three state-of-the-art bakeries in Oak Creek (Wisconsin) in the US and in Mississauga (Ontario) in Canada.

Join our Team!

Join a dynamic team committed to crafting "Good Mood Food"! At Furlani Foods, we transform every meal into a joyful celebration of togetherness. With Furlani, delicious moments become unforgettable memories. Be part of this incredible journey and experience the magic firsthand.

The secret of our success lies with our master bakers and seasoned product development team, in using their considerable skills and passion for perfection. We want YOU to join our team!

Benefits

* Salary: $90,000 - $110,000

* Health, Dental, Vision, disability insurance

* Annual Incentive Program

* Traditional and Roth 401(k) with matching

* Paid Time Off

* Employee Assistance Program

* Life and AD&D Insurance

* Paid Holidays

Role

We foster a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration and career growth. Furlani Foods is seeking a Product Developer to support the creation & design of value-added bread products. The Product Developer provides technical R&D support for process or product improvement projects, including cost savings projects, and new processing and/or ingredient technologies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Work with Operations and Quality to ensure high quality products are translated from the bench to production in an efficient and safe manner.

* Acts as the technical liaison between Marketing, Sales, R&D, QA and operations for new product launches, product changes and cost savings.

* Conducts plant trials and first production runs to ensure a smooth transition to the commercialization of an approved lab prototype Key Responsibility #4

* Works to maximize the use of existing recipes to optimize plant efficiencies and reduce waste. Adjusts batch sizes of recipes to optimize ease of manufacture and reduce material waste.

Qualifications

* Degree in Food Science, Engineering or Science from a recognized University, or a diploma in Baking or Culinary Arts from a recognized College

* 3-4 years of experience in bakery manufacturing, preferably in R&D.

* Thorough knowledge of bakery equipment and processing techniques in baking. Understanding of baking equipment and its influences on food quality and food safety.

* Strong technical background in ingredient functionality as it relates to bakery products and through knowledge of impact of ingredients on manufacturing.

* Travel required: 20% of the time within North America (USA & Canada)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The tasks listed here provide a glimpse of the full job description. The complete job description will be provided upon request and/or receiving an offer of employment.

EEO STATEMENT:

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at FURLANI FOODS, LLC will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. FURLANI FOODS, LLC does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, arrest record, conviction record, disability, religion, veteran status, or any other protected characteristics as specified by local, state, provincial, or federal law.