Technical Project Coordinator

Description

We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients that will delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary portfolio of natural, delicious and nutritious products. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices so they can create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Director of Commercialization – Private Label Spices, the Technical Project Coordinator will play a crucial role in our Commercialization team working to develop and deliver high-quality products that meet both technical and customer requirements. This role will primarily be lab-based with responsibility for taking measurements to inform finished specs, coordinating production filling trials, and coordinating samples for sales and other stakeholders.

Position Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Innovation team to take developed formulas and identify the finished goods specs within the designated container by taking key measurements (e.g. net weight)

• Translate lab findings into clear and accurate finished product specifications, ensuring alignment with quality, regulatory, and customer standards.

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate packaging solutions for various types of spices, considering factors such as bulk density.

• Collaborate with the Innovation team to plan and coordinate trials with the plant and production teams, testing bottle fill recommendations.

• Owner of end-to-end sample request process. Manage intake process, process samples, and communicate sample status.

• Organize and maintain laboratory sample storage by developing and implementing an inventory tracking system.

• Develop and manage ‘product library’ to ensure Sales team has clear understanding of current portfolio and cross-functional team members are clear on which raw materials and packaging to commercialize.

• Manage entry of customer specific sample submission forms

• Maintain a strong focus on task management to meet project timelines and milestones.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Quality, Operations, or a related field.

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a food science, product development, quality, or production, preferably in the food industry.

• Solid understanding of food product development processes, including formulation, sensory evaluation, and quality assurance.

• Strong organizational and task management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines effectively.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to convey technical information clearly to cross-functional teams.

• Ability to collaborate and work well in a team environment, building relationships with colleagues from various departments.

• Proficiency in using laboratory equipment and tools for food product testing and evaluation.

• Detail-oriented mindset with a dedication to precision in documentation and reporting.

• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to address challenges and changes in project requirements.

The pay for this role in the state of CA ranges from $68,000 - $95,000 and is based on the position responsibilities and geographic location. Actual pay within this range may be determined based on candidate’s experience, qualifications and/or other determining factors.

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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