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Ingredient Specialist, Brecksville, OH

The candidate will be responsible for creating and maintaining food ingredient data to support new product launches. The role is accountable for analyzing & interpreting regulatory & functional requirements for ingredient data. In this position, the candidate will collaborate across functions to oversee ingredient lifecycle processes and change management.

Key Accountabilities

• Qualify new ingredients coordinating with Food technologists to support new product launches. Review and input ingredient data in accordance with regional & global standards. Ensure the data is accurate, reliable and relevant to market needs and is compliant to both Agrana & customer standards.
• Responsible for updating & maintaining ingredient database. Escalate to & collaborate with R&D, Quality, Procurement, Ingredient Portfolio & Operations teams in the event of changes to the ingredients. Lead ingredient approval meetings to facilitate priorities, status updates & ingredient lifecycle management.
• This position is expected to manage new ingredient approval processes adhering to food regulations and labeling laws, food safety, quality, and customer requirements. Review and approve food ingredient documentation for use in both experimental and commercial products.
• Reporting of master data and raw material approval metrics and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement.
• Responsible for creation and revision of relevant documented information (SOPs, work instructions, etc.) to ensure organizational knowledge is available.
• Take on additional responsibility potentially identified within the scope of ingredient portfolio management.

Education / Training:

• 1–3 years of relevant experience in R&D, Corporate Quality, Food specifications, Food Labeling or other relevant food manufacturing areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Food Business or a related field

Knowledge / Professional Experience:

• Attention to detail
• Familiarity with food ingredient specifications
• Able to prioritize work, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong skills for collaborating with other teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Strong communication skills – written and verbal
• SAP experience preferred
• Position requires on-site working at Brecksville, Ohio Company headquarters

AGRANA Fruit is the global leader in delivering healthy and delicious fruit solutions in one of the fastest growing segments in the food industry.  We partner with our customers to develop innovative products across multiple categories including refrigerated & frozen dairy, bakery and food service. Our team of experts are passionate about the wonderful world of food and meeting the needs of consumers around the world.

Agrana Fruit offers a competitive salary and provides an excellent benefits package. Benefits offered by Agrana are designed to promote wellness and the well-being of every Agrana employee. If interested, email us at Rachel.Finkelstein@agrana.com or apply today!