Senior Pet Food R&D Project Leader

Simmons Pet Food Inc; Siloam Springs (AR); Vor Ort; USD 100.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Project Leader R&D (Principal Food Scientist, Pet) in Siloam Springs, AR. This role leads product/formulation development efforts, coordinates plant tests, and mentors scientists across teams.

You will ensure project success from concept through commercialization while aligning with quality and regulatory standards. Required: 5 years in product development/technical services, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office/data skills.

Qualifikationen

• 5 years of experience in product development and technical services.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Food Science, Animal Nutrition, etc.).
• Experience in pet food or commercial product development is required.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office and data entry.

Aufgaben

• Lead identification and qualification of process/formulation development capabilities for projects.
• Develop, bench-test, scale-up and commercialize new processes/products per project briefs.
• Mentor junior and senior scientists and collaborate with customers and suppliers.
• Coordinate plant tests and develop contingency plans during commissioning.
• Review process characteristics and patents to ensure no infringement; optimize costs and timing.
• Manage project portfolio and communicate updates to leadership.

Kenntnisse

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Animal nutrition

Food formulation

Thermal processing

Project development

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Animal Nutrition/Meat Science/Engineering

Engineering background

Tools

Concept 5

AutoCad

Excel

PowerPoint

JDE

IQS

Jobbeschreibung

Simmons Pet Food Inc. is seeking a Project Leader R&D (Principal Food Scientist, Pet) in Siloam Springs, AR. This role leads product/formulation development efforts, coordinates plant tests, and mentors scientists across teams.

You will ensure project success from concept through commercialization while aligning with quality and regulatory standards. Required: 5 years in product development/technical services, a relevant bachelor's degree, and strong MS Office/data skills.