Fond du Lac
Job Details
Description
Why Grande?
With more than 80 years of crafting “The Finest Italian Cheeses That Money Can Buy”, Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they’re delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can’t be matched. While Grande’s reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work. If you want to learn more about our company – what we do and how we go about it – or learn more about our beautiful, state-of-the-art corporate headquarters, visit www.grande.com.
Did we convince you yet? If not check out our unique benefits
- Free onsite clinics.
- Free onsite fitness center.
- Free healthy snacks throughout facility.
- Health and wellness reimbursement program.
- Associate cheese purchasing program.
- Two-year mentorship program.
- Relaxation rooms (based on location).
- Coffee and gelato bar (based on location).
- State of the art corporate building: https://www.grande.com/careers/#office
Why Fond du Lac?
In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We’ve been rated “Top 100” in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you’ll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community…learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!
Job Summary
A customer facing position, the Manager, Technical Applications directs the Applications Team technical activities, providing food product formulations, technical insight, and recommendations regarding use of Custom Ingredients Group (CIG)’s value- added functional ingredients into food and beverage products. In this role you will provide effective direction, guidance and support for direct reports using proven principles of performance management to optimize individual Associate and overall team achievements. The Manager, Technical Applications manages and coordinates major technical application initiatives for CIG. Additionally, works closely with the New Product Development team on evaluating CIG’s new product performance in selected end uses. Collaborates and directly works with and supports Sales and Marketing in achieving customer growth targets both domestically and internationally.
What you need to be considered for the role:
- 4 Year Bachelors Degree in Food Science or related field required.
- Six (6) or more years of experience in food product development, preferably with dairy or functional ingredients, or ingredient application.
- Experience managing technical teams and business support activities for a value-added product portfolio.
- Ability to lead and conduct application research and development activities.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in clarifying and prioritizing tasks to facilitate team decision making.
- In-depth scientific and technical skills and knowledge (microbiology, chemistry, statistics, biology, sensory science, food science, dairy science, biochemistry)
- Effective writing, presentation, interpersonal and communication skills as it relates to insight generation and sales activity.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
- Demonstrated ability to understand and discuss technical product information with customer R&D teams.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Demonstrated ability to lead teams, build positive relationships and offer guidance.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate cross-functionally in support of business and customer priorities.
- Ability to make timely effective decisions and keep projects on track.
Preferred:
- Graduate Degree Master’s degree in Food Science or related field preferred.
Qualifications
Education
Required
Bachelors Degree or better in Food Science.
Preferred
Masters Degree or better in Food Science.
