Senior FH&S Product Development Scientist

The J.M. Smucker Company; Orrville (OH); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH invites a Scientist, FH&S Product Development to lead formulation development for Uncrustables breads and sandwich products.

You will frame challenges, define learning plans, and drive solutions balancing technical, financial, and market factors. With a background in Food Science and 5+ years in R&D, you will advance formulation, experimental strategy, and technical readiness while coaching others and collaborating across functions to deliver meaningful

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Food Science or other scientific discipline required.
• 5+ years of technical experience in R&D or related field, preferably in Human Food, Bakery, or Snacks.
• Strong foundation in food formulation, product development, process engineering, or related technical work.
• Knowledge of stage gate processes, product specs, technical documentation, and data governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation development for Uncrustables breads and sandwich products, integrating ingredient, formula, process, business, and market considerations.
• Frame complex business problems, define learning plans, and recommend clear solutions.
• Serve as project team member or technical lead on complex innovation, renovation, and transformation initiatives.
• Define experimental strategies; lead lab, pilot plant, scale-up, and manufacturing work; guide execution as appropriate.
• Interpret complex data and translate findings into recommendations addressing technical, operational, and financial feasibility.
• Lead exploration of strategic technical advancements and potential IP opportunities.
• Demonstrate technical readiness and collaborate across functions and external networks.
• Coach others to strengthen formulation and product development capability.

Skills

Food formulation

Product development

Process engineering

Statistical analysis

Data governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food Science or related discipline

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company in Orrville, OH invites a Scientist, FH&S Product Development to lead formulation development for Uncrustables breads and sandwich products.

You will frame challenges, define learning plans, and drive solutions balancing technical, financial, and market factors. With a background in Food Science and 5+ years in R&D, you will advance formulation, experimental strategy, and technical readiness while coaching others and collaborating across functions to deliver meaningful