Job Description
Job Description
MANE is a 5th generation French family-owned business known for innovation and progress in the world of Flavor, Fragrance & Ingredients. As sensation enthusiasts, we strive to provide exceptional moments in people’s daily lives through the timeless flavors and fragrances we create. With our passion, creativity, and innovation, “We capture what moves”.
We have a new and exciting opportunity to hire a Productivity Chemist, Powder Functionality for our Lebanon, OH Development Center. The Productivity Chemist will focus on the Seasoning product stream, responsible to improve Seasoning execution at the Manufacturing level. The efforts entail aiding Seasoning transfers from R&D to Manufacturing, supporting scale up challenges in Manufacturing, development optimization, margin improvement, material substitution reducing supply chain concerns, and aiding QC with quality challenges. Seasoning leadership and working in a cross-functional manner is critical for success in this position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Leads internal Seasoning initiatives as needed including raw material management support, formula streamlining and cost savings. Works with Manufacturing as needed to modify existing formulations to improve efficiency and profitability.
- Engagement with Manufacturing & Business Leaders to aid margin improvement efforts
- Liaison with Quality Control to address customer challenges and complaints
- Liaison with Quality Control to maintain & improve Quality Control Sensory programs
- Liaison with Procurement to mitigate issues caused by supply chain challenges
- Interface with customers by way of virtual meetings, visits, on site meetings & travel for appropriate projects
- Work with Engineering teams to ensure Seasoning integrity is maintained with new or changing processing equipment
- Provides support to Manufacturing, Quality and Regulatory as needed. Troubleshoots First Time Order production issues & supports approval responsibility.
- Maintains technical expertise & is aware of advances within the industry. Promotes & expands knowledge within the team.
- Participates in industry associations (ASTA, etc.) understanding ingredient, market, and supply trends
- Conducts training with broader seasoning development team, communicates results, findings, trends, & formulation suggestions
- Directs assigned project priorities, supervises, trains, teaches, & mentors any junior staff & technicians.
- Schedules & coordinates pilot plant equipment use with the Pilot Plant Technical & Analytical Lead
- Consistent with MANE’s environmental commitments, every employee shall actively participate in relevant education/training based upon corporate and local environmental objectives. Where these objectives are relevant to job-related and job-specific roles and responsibilities, each employee shall adhere to applicable environmental policies and procedures, as well as act on best practices.
- Other duties and responsibilities aligned with business objectives
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Science required
- 5+ years in the industry as a Seasoning creator or Productivity chemist preferred
PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
- Critical problem-solving skills & excellent project management
- Deep knowledge of Seasonings, processing, and raw materials
- Willingness to work at the bench
- Ability to work in a cross-functional manner, excellent interpersonal skills
- Strong verbal & written communication skills
- Must be detail-oriented, organized, & maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Self-motivated, forward thinking problem solver
- Excellent Project Management
- Computer experience (Microsoft Office & formulation software). SAP experience a plus.
- Understanding of safe laboratory practices
MANE offers industry leading benefits including a generous PTO plan. Additional benefits include paid holidays, annual year-end shut down, annual and bi-weekly 401(k) contributions, tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, employee assistance programs and many more. MANE is known for having a culture that focuses on our employees and their well-being. See for yourself why our employees love working at MANE!
MANE is an equal opportunity employer.