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R&D Process Technologist

R&D Process Technologist

Guittard Chocolate Company

Burlingame, CA

Job ID : 374f2f7156306c376d414e772b74533046673d3d

Job Description :

R&D Process Technologist

Guittard Chocolate Company is an American-based chocolate maker and has made the world’s best chocolate for five generations. We are the oldest continuously family-owned chocolate company in the United States. The company was founded in 1868 and is headquartered in Burlingame, California.

R&D Process Technologist is leading process technology transfer from R&D to plant operation. You will be responsible for making sure that the new products make a smooth transition from trial and testing stages to full production. The Technologist will partner with the R&D team in innovating new formula and process, conducting plant trials, authoring standard operation procedures, and supporting product commercialization. This position is an exempt, full-time and fully benefited position and reports to the R&D Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Scale-up and trouble-shoot/problem solve and optimize new and existing manufacturing and filling processes for new and existing products.
  • Prepare the necessary documents and reports that summarize tests, observations, processing concerns, manufacturing constraints, project progress, recommendations and decisions as finalized.
  • Support plant operation to adopt best practices in manufacturing.
  • Review operation records and trouble-shoot production issues pro-actively work side-by-side with formulators / chemists as well the manufacturing facilities to provide technical expertise in the areas manufacturing and filling processes and equipment.
  • Define the technical success criteria required for the successful start-up and on-going production.
  • Conduct regular review with management on process deviations and resolutions.
  • Lead product quality improvement projects.
  • Support continuous improvement and other scientific projects as needed.

Education, Qualifications, and Skills

  • Bachelors in Engineering, Food Sciences or equivalent is required.
  • Minimal 4 years of full-time experiences in plant production environment or food production is required.
  • Thinking and operating independently, while simultaneously focusing on many diverse priorities.
  • Direct experience in process integration.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead directly and/or influence indirectly.
  • Strong understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP's), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP's), Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point Systems (HACCP), ISO, Regulatory Guidelines, Sensory, and/or Microbiology
  • Preferred experience in food packaging and/or processing, with an understanding of processes and machine operation.

Guittard Chocolate Company is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Burlingame, CA 94010: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • plant production environment or food production: 4 years (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Company Details :

Name : Guittard Chocolate Company

CEO : Gary Guittard

Headquarter : Burlingame, CA

Revenue : $25 to $100 million (USD)

Size : 201 to 500 Employees

Type : Company - Private

Primary Industry : Food & Beverage Manufacturing

Sector Name : Manufacturing

Year Founded : 1868

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