Job Description
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Key Roles & Responsibilities: What are the core elements of the job duties, the primary day-to-day responsibilities & activities
- Functions as a scientist to develop new and optimized formula that support the overall activities supporting key clients and overall Griffith Foods business strategy.
- Applies scientific principles in research, development, production technology.
- Collaborates with Supply Chain to link product formulation activities to commercial fulfillment efficiencies and production of safe and regulatory compliant food products.
- Supports Innovation activities that support the long-term strategy of the organization.
Functional Knowledge: Describe breadth and depth of knowledge of functional work and activities required
- Functions as a Specialist to provide consultation to various functional departments.
- Support initiatives to expand core capabilities, with focus on Food Science, Health & Nutrition as well as all other new capabilities. This includes thought leadership on new capabilities needed to support technical excellence.
Business Expertise: Describe knowledge and expertise required about the business and industry in which the business functions
- Communicates internally with other Griffith Foods business units to exchange technical information and project timing. Communicates externally with customers, processors, and suppliers.
Interpersonal Skills: Describe the level and type of “people skills” that are normally required to do the job
Meets and develops working relationships with client, Managers, Scientists., and Chefs