Product Developer - Boursin

$95,000 - $100,000/Yr

Bel Group - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Chicago, IL

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About the position

The Product Development Manager for Boursin at Bel Brands USA is a key role within the global Research Innovation and Development (RID) team, responsible for driving innovation and renovation projects for the Boursin brand. This position involves developing cheese recipes and processes, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and innovation strategies, and collaborating with various internal and external partners. The role is hybrid, requiring 2-3 days a week in the Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Develop products from initial concept to production, ensuring alignment with Bel's guidelines and the brand's innovation strategy.
• Define and set up trial plans, process data, and carry out trial reports, sharing conclusions and recommendations with project teams.
• Create mock-ups of products related to ideas or concepts.
• Lead identification and technical qualification of new ingredients and/or suppliers.
• Manage end-to-end project management from ideation to production while respecting the stage gate process and delivering quality on time.
• Collaborate extensively with cross-functional teams including marketing, purchasing, quality, engineering, finance, co-manufacturers, vendors, and customers.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, leading risk assessments, planning, scheduling, and task prioritization.

Requirements

• Dairy Science, Food Science, Food-Process Engineering degree or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in the food industry, with dairy experience preferred.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented skills with the ability to multi-task and make decisions to solve problems.
• Demonstrated effective communication skills, both oral and written.
• Passion for cheese and innovation, with an appetite for project management.
• Proactive, solution-oriented, and adaptable to various functions and styles.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hybrid work environment.
• Familiarity with the stage gate process in project management.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $95,000 - 100,000
• Bonus Potential: 12%
• 401k, Medical, Dental, Vision from Day One
• PTO days and more