Innovations Manager - Ingredients Division
Company: CPS, Inc. (Food & Beverage Division)
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 18, 2024
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Job Description:
Innovations Manager
Ingredients DivisionReporting to the Head of R&D, the Manager
of Innovations
Ingredient Excellence Center will work actively with the Americas
Ingredients leadership to develop and drive the Ingredients
business. This business will focus heavily on the development of
new product ingredients and formulations. This position will
transfer the tremendous knowledge and experience built in Vietnam
into our business in the US. It will be part of a team of creative
employees who will seek new and innovative ways to create new lines
of business with our customers and seamlessly manage the overall
customer experience for large Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and
Private Label customers. This position will serve a critical role
in designing the entire Ingredient Excellence Center for the
business and putting in place a technical team to manage the
business. Direct people management experience is not required,
however, having leadership capability is absolutely needed as there
will likely be management responsibilities in the near future.
STRONG communication skills are also required as there is a great
deal of customer communication that will take place in this
position. This position will require an individual who has proven
experience in balancing the needs of the business with the wants
and desires of the customer. They should be motivated and engaged
by the opportunity to build a new food ingredient business and new
product lines in Ingredients. This individual should be outgoing
and professional. They should excel in an ever-changing environment
with a high expectation on successfully meeting competing business
demands. Brand new technical center!Position
Responsibilities:Manage the Ingredient Excellent Center (IEC) for
the business in the United States, specifically located in
ChicagoResearch high value growth opportunities to expand into
commercial production plant for specialty ingredientsWork with
other Ingredients leadership to develop Innovation projects,
including growth initiatives as well as those of strategic US and
global customersPartner with global plant teams to:Transfer the
technology and process from lab and pilot trials to regular
production of new ingredientsFinalize the specifications and
standard operating procedures (SOPs) through partnership with the
Quality teamsTroubleshoot and lead issue resolution during the
start-up phaseProvide continuous engagement and meaningful
interactions with customers, including buyers, research and
development (R&D)Partner with impacted technical teams to
understand customer and R&D issues/obstacles. Work to
proactively provide solutions that support the business and attaint
customer goalsRepresent Ingredients at the Chicago Customer
Solution Center (CSC) for all cross-product initiatives and during
application development using ingredientsTechnical
Qualifications:MS degree in Food Science, Food Engineering,
Chemistry, or related field is required. PhD is highly
preferredFive (5) years of previous Research and Development
experience is requiredExperience in commercialization of
ingredients and Ingredients-based beverages a plusExperience with
bio/ag food research experience is preferredFermentation experience
is a plusExperience with scientific literature, publications, and
intellectual property is requiredStrong communication skills, both
verbal and written, and excellent analytical and problem-solving
skills are required**If you d like to hear more about this
opportunity and others we are currently working on, please contact
Kristine O Sullivan at kosullivan cps4jobs.com.JO:
64.24KO#LI-KO1
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