R&D Prod Dev Assoc Manager

PepsiCo; Sorocaba; Presencial; BRL 80.000 - 100.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

PepsiCo seeks a creative and technically oriented food product developer to join their dynamic team. The role involves translating consumer needs into product requirements, managing projects, and collaborating across functions to innovate and launch new products. This position offers the chance to work with iconic brands and impact product development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualificações

• Over 5 years' experience in packaged goods and 3 years in R&D.
• Strong working knowledge of experimental design and product development protocols.

Responsabilidades

• Translate consumer needs into product requirements for CARICAM and South Cone.
• Lead innovation and manage multiple projects in the grains category.

Conhecimentos

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Formação académica

BSc in food engineering

Food/Dairy Science

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Overview

We Are PepsiCo. Join PepsiCo and Dare for Better! We are the perfect place for curious people, thinkers, and change agents. From leadership to front lines, we're excited about the future and working together to make the world a better place.

Being part of PepsiCo means being part of one of the largest food and beverage companies in the world, with our iconic brands consumed more than a billion times a day in more than 200 countries.

In Brazil since 1953, PepsiCo has well-known brands such as QUAKER, TODDY, TODDYNHO, ELMA CHIPS, RUFFLES, DORITOS, EQLIBRI, GATORADE, KERO COCO, H2OH!, PEPSI, among others.

A career at PepsiCo means working in a culture where all people are welcome. Here, you can dare to be you. No matter who you are, where you're from, or who you love, you can always influence the people around you and make a positive impact in the world. Know more: PepsiCoJobs Join PepsiCo, dare for better.

Responsibilities

The Opportunity

PepsiCo is a global food and beverage leader operating in more than 200 countries and territories with a product portfolio that includes 22 world-famous, billion-dollar brands. From Beverages to Snacks, we make hundreds of enjoyable foods and beverages that are loved throughout the world.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to be the global leader in convenient foods and beverages by Winning with Purpose. “Winning with Purpose” reflects our ambition to win sustainably in the marketplace and embed purpose into all aspects of the business.

You will be responsible for translating consumer needs into product requirements & technical parameters to launch delicious and nourishing products for CARICAM and South Cone. We are looking for a hands-on food product developer that has a passion for food science and is both, highly creative and technically oriented.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we’re dynamic and full of passionate teams embracing new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, what makes you unique, makes us better!

Its impact

• Lead Innovation, TBS, Productivity and portfolio transformation agenda for grains category for CARICAM & South Cone and build the future of the platform to deliver growth and SOM through close working and partnership with R&D disciplines and business and SC teams to ensure a robust, safe and legal product design. Validate economic evaluations on ingredients, suppliers, and formulations.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and project types, develop work streams, define resource needs, and drive alignment. Build and Track R&D budget.
• Design and execute experiments. Analyze and interpret data to make sound technical recommendations on product and process issues.
• Coordinate production at bench top, pilot plant, and manufacturing levels for shelf life, stability, sales samples, scale-up, and other needs. Guide Product formulations development that leverages expertise in food chemistry and food ingredient functionality.
• The role involves managing priorities within direct team and across multiple commercial and business stakeholders leveraging expertise inside and outside the organization to deliver against commercial plans.
• Support cross functional teams through Stage Gate process from Feasibility to Execution while ensuring a robust product & process design and support technical and business risk assessment/perspectives.
• Project Management - Develop and execute complex projects utilizing technical project management tools and skills to ensure objectives are accomplished on time, to the agreed standards and within budget.
• Clearly articulating and aligning technical development needs to influence the wider R&D organization to develop the correct future fit solutions.
• Proactively challenging the suitability and performance of product designs to maintain a competitive advantage in terms of product acceptance, unique product design, cost of goods etc.
• Heavy interaction and direct engagement with Contract Manufacturing & Ingredient Suppliers.
• Actively participate in Marketing, Consumer Insights and Sensory and Consumer Experience Research to ensure data driven product design.
• Proactively progress the Pep+ agenda from all aspects of our targets.
• Support talent development by providing guidance and oversight to team members and maintain focus on people growth.
• Represent R&D on multi-functional business teams comprised of individuals from a variety of disciplines, including Marketing, Purchasing, Engineering, and other groups.
• Travel ~20%

Qualifications

Who Are We Looking For?

• BSc in food engineering, material science, food/dairy science, chemistry or other related disciplines; >5 years’ experience with a Company Packaged Goods company with min 3 years in Research and Development.
• Deep knowledge of ingredient function, formulation, mass balances -Process development – Knowledge of grain-based products; oatmeal, ready to eat cereal, pancake mix, baked products.
• Project Management – experience managing technical projects for several complexities, setting up the agenda and building timelines to meeting deadlines.
• Strong working knowledge of experimental design & product development protocols (from concept to execution), including formulation, stability testing, product/package interaction, and sensory and consumer testing methodology.
• Detail oriented scientist who can manage and partner across R&D functions during product development life cycles that include new idea generation, prototype development, product optimization, production start-up and national launching of new product.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, think with empathy, and goal oriented.
• Proven analytical skills to interpret complex data and translate into meaningful information e.g. interpreting consumer insights, experimental design and statistical inference and ability to disseminate to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Influence others through strong communication & interpersonal skills and outstanding teamwork.
• Demonstrated ability to function effectively in a dynamic and fast-paced environment as well as manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Adapts to change, flexible to work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment. Demonstrates personal leadership to influence and positively motivate self and peers.
• Strong organization, documentation, and Knowledge management skills.
• Self-starter, self-motivating: able to balance competing priorities without losing momentum and manage uncertainty and complexity in fast evolving FMCG environments.
• Strive for high standards, seek innovative solutions, drive continuous improvement of products and processes and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Passion for creativity and innovation within a commercially driven environment.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.