Reporting to the Manager R&D, you will lead product innovation from concept through commercialization, creating new formulations and improving existing products to meet customer preferences and enhance quality and margins. You will collaborate across teams, conduct experiments, and deliver insights that shape the future of our food offerings.
Your Impact
Develop new products from concept phase through successful commercialization.
Design and conduct plant trials and manage new product startups.
Create and present innovative product prototypes.
Drive product cuttings, plant trials, and testing to ensure quality and consistency.
Build and manage development schedules aligned with project timelines.
Select appropriate testing methods and procedures for accurate results.
Prepare technical proposals, reports, and recommendations for stakeholders.
Work with pilot plant equipment to scale product concepts.
Utilize online specification systems for accurate documentation.
Design and execute experiments, analyze data, and present findings.
Travel up to 30% of the time to support plant trials and commercialization efforts.
Your Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Science, Chemistry, or related field.
3+ years of experience in food product design, formulation, ingredient functionality, process design, scale-up, plant testing, and commercialization.
Knowledge of food industry quality standards, food safety practices, and FDA regulations.
Strong communication skills to explain technical concepts clearly and influence decisions.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software.
Physical Requirements
Work in and around cramped or confined spaces.
Climb to various heights using stairs or ladders.
Exposure to manufacturing environments for extended workdays, including loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, and slippery conditions.
Use of tools, equipment, and machinery.
Drive a company or rental vehicle for up to 6 hours as needed.
Exposure to food tasting and smells, including all food allergens.
You will be onsite 4 days per week. Relocation is available for this position. Preference given to local candidates, if applicable.
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Compensation:
Pay Range:$63,000-$93,000The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:
Our Company:
At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye ®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.
Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.
Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.