Description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! 
 
More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. 
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Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide! 
Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA:
Salary Range: $86,200 - $112,100
Annual Bonus Eligibility
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Paid Time Off
401k & Company Match
 
Conducts Research and product development activities throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA. Brings key skills and knowledge to the Baking Business in new product ideas/concepts and troubleshooting by hand-on and or direction. To be able to initiate product and/or processing concepts from idea to final production start-up. Spearhead new technology development and its application into all baked good areas. Develop and implement productivity projects.
 
Principal Accountabilities
Design and execute experimentation using established procedures, interpret results and translate results into possible solutions.
Contribute to key product improvement, cost reductions, new products, development, knowledge building or other technically based, business driven objective.
Ability set up a basic baking laboratory where required, select the equipment, and manage the project.
Ability to troubleshoot and come up with solutions involving products, ingredients, and processes.
Evaluate new ingredients, materials, products, or processes.
Describe/demonstrate research results or experimental protocols to colleagues in a professional manner.
Carry out those programs so laid out by designated supervisors under authority of the Director of Product Development, within the parameters of time and cost, etc.
To work both in a “hands-on” environment and /or direct as needed, ideas and concepts into product reality.
Utilizing practical and technical abilities both of his/her own and/or other team members, make changes, samples adoptions as required.
Utilizing services available – laboratory, accounting, packaging, technical services, marketing, engineering, etc. – ensure that product(s) are followed through to channels for final approval for sale.
To advise and guide, as requested, other R&D team members and other departments throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA, on scientific/technical matters as necessary.
To prepare specifications and process operating guides for product developments and ensure flow of documentation is communicated to those who have a need to know.
To write the reports/memo on status of developments. Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, logbook or laboratory notebook.
Deal effectively and professionally with outside ingredient suppliers to meet R&D objectives (keeping Purchasing informed).
To ensure, always, communicating with all R&D members of product development team throughout Bimbo Bakeries USA and any other groups related to the projects.
Where product developed is scheduled for test marketing, to accept responsibility such production on a regular basis.
To maintain a daily log outlining project status and activities in such detail that others may continue the test.
To lead in special projects concerning products, processes, equipment, and facility concepts and design.
Where approved to travel to all Bimbo Bakeries USA technical facilities and to co-manufacturing facilities, to accomplish R&D objectives independently and effectively, and interface professionally with representatives of the same.
Lead, trains, coaches co-op or intern R & D position.
 
Required qualifications for position
Strong commitment to and support of Grupo Bimbos (BBU and Bimbo Canada’s) values, ethics, goals, and objectives.
B.S. degree in Food Sciences, Cereal Science, or in Chemical, or Food/Agricultural/Biological Engineering.
Preferably a minimum of 4 years’ experience in within the baking field.
Advanced level of Baking Skills/Ingredient Knowledge for all the types of products within one category. (Example: Bread, Buns & Rolls) 
With minimal direction from Manager/Director; formulates and conducts lab trials and provides well documented reports providing results. 
Conducts research independently on project as assigned.
Responsible for creating and approving Finished Product Specifications.
Proficient at Analyzing data and providing corrective action to improve product performance, shelf life, and improvements. 
Shows initiative to Create and Develop and bring new ideas (products/ingredients) to help grow the business. 
Coordinates Meetings to drive projects forward within BBU and with our suppliers.
Expert knowledge of the baking process and the function of ingredients.
Proven excellent work record with demonstrated high levels of initiative and self-direction.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills.
Excellent project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple activities simultaneously
Computer skills and proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, database, and other software/applications.
Willing to travel as required.
 
Desirable qualifications for position
Prefer 4 plus years of Bakery/R&D/Quality technical knowledge in Manufacturing/Operations.
M.S. in Food Science or related field or significant experience and training beyond B.S. degree in the science of baking and a strong mechanical aptitude. Equivalent work experience in the bakery industry and specific experience within an R&D/Quality environment, developing or troubleshooting products may be considered.
Completion of the AIB Residence course preferred.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control, statistical design of experiments, and data collection and analysis.

Physical Demands:
The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job. 

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law. 

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.