Overview Griffith Foods is a family business founded in 1919, headquartered in Alsip, Illinois. The company focuses on product development across seasonings, marinades, coating systems, and sauces that prioritize people and the planet. Key Roles & Responsibilities Design and develop new products in the R&D Laboratory for current and new customers. Support the creation and optimization of targeted innovation technologies, platforms, and application-based differentiated solutions. Utilize high-level food science acumen and Griffith technical capabilities to create competitive advantage. Execute and follow up Acquisition and Penetration (RAPI) initiatives focused on building the future and protecting core customer relationships. Serve as an advisor on Retention projects that protect existing products. Guide projects from initiation through successful commercialization with customers. Monitor and evaluate alternative raw materials to ensure business continuity. Explore, validate, and implement differentiation product and process knowledge. Follow up each new project from development to launch. Assure product quality and safety at the laboratory level. Operate, maintain, and clean pilot plant machinery using personal protective equipment. Provide necessary information to finance and regulatory teams for correct documentation. Elaborate technical test reports to support customers and develop manufacturing procedures for new developments. Participate with the Implementation Team in introducing new products and processes onto manufacturing lines. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements. Use Griffith tools (CRM, Griffith Apps, DAX, Tickets Request) correctly for project implementation. Be an active member of the Sensory Panel. Acquisition & Penetration (Product Development for Current and New Customers) Apply advanced knowledge of food science, innovative technologies, and product applications to expand customers' product portfolio. Develop product solutions that deliver value, enable sales, and increase contribution margin. Identify ways customers can enhance their product offerings using Griffith Foods innovation technologies and expertise. Design and elaborate new products under commercial and technological requirements set by clients, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Create products aligned with Griffith Aspirations: Nutrition, Alternative Protein, Innovation, Sustainable. Collaborate with partners and ecosystems to deliver new technologies aligned with company aspirations. Prepare samples for presentations and provide customer support remotely or on-site, with some travel required. Industrialize culinary recipes based on scientific understanding. Retention (Current Products for Current Customers) Advise on projects focused on protecting current products, including developing alternative raw materials and formulas. Improve formulas according to customer requests. Lead GPE projects. Transform the portfolio according to New Global Nutrition Criteria. Functional Knowledge & Qualifications Demonstrate deep understanding of technical application in internal and external manufacturing production and technology processes, especially sauces, dressings, and liquid seasonings. Show proficiency in culinary arts, sensory science, and market insights interpretation. Have experience in food science, including additives and functional ingredients. Possess knowledge in nutrition. #J-18808-Ljbffr