ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS

Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Manager, Product Development, anages new product development process and package initiatives to meet GSF and customer product objectives.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

1. Manages new product development initiatives to meet growth and expansion objectives within the target market and product categories. (30%)
2. Manages assigned staff, including recruiting and selecting employees, assigning work, providing training and development, evaluating performance, and building a motivated, effective team to ensure that organizational goals for diversity, career development, productivity, performance management and employee involvement are met. (20%)
3. Integrates and leverages development objectives for continuous product and technology improvements, communicating routinely with internal and external customers. (20%)
4. Assists with new product requirements, expectations, and opportunities that reflect GSF sales and customer initiatives. (15%)
5. Manages the new product development process, including idea conception, ingredients, process implementation, and packaging to meet GSF and customer product development standards.  (15%)
6. Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary.

WHAT YOU’LL GET

• People First: At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured.
• Values Driven: Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work.
• People Development: At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow.
• Philanthropy & Sustainability: We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe.
• Extensive Benefits: Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
• Relocation:  We want you here and we'll pay for your move!

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  Education and experience equivalent to:

Education/Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science or food service management from an accredited college or university 

Experience:

• 7 or more years of relevant work experience with formulated products

 Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):

• Food formulation (E)
• Food design (E)
• Regulatory agencies (E)
• GMP (J)
• Safety concepts and techniques (J)
• Food processing concepts and techniques (J)
• Sensory process (J)
• Package design and handling (B)
• PC word processing/spreadsheet software (B)

 Skill and ability to:

• Manage and motivate employees in a team-based environment
• Analyze and resolve complex problems
• Interpret development problems and anomalies and identify appropriate solutions
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees, internal, and external customers verbally and in writing
• Read and process written information with a high degree of accuracy
• Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service
• Travel via airplane and drive an automobile
• Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed

LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Manages up to 5 employees.

PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES

• Productivity/quality standards:  new products and packages
• Productivity/quality standards:  documentation of process
• Productivity/quality standards:  efficiency and reliability
• Budget
• Cost containment
• Teamwork within the department and across departments
• Project/assignment standards
• Customer satisfaction
• Safety standards and procedures:  employees
• Safety standards and procedures:  facility and warehouse equipment

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