About this opportunity
Sargento Foods Inc. lists this Technology Principal opportunity in elkhart lake, Wisconsin. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
The Technology Principal relates to a wide range of technical skills and many non-technical company functions. Has an expert level understanding of food science principles, practices and procedures. Individual is responsible for identifying, defining, and solving complex technical problems by creatively applying broad technical knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of technical specialty. Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods by performing the following duties.
Your Story
The Technology Principal relates to a wide range of technical skills and many non-technical company functions. Has an expert level understanding of food science principles, practices and procedures. Individual is responsible for identifying, defining, and solving complex technical problems by creatively applying broad technical knowledge as well as an in-depth knowledge of technical specialty. Applies scientific and engineering principles in research, development, production technology, quality control, packaging, processing, and utilization of foods by performing the following duties.
Benefits that set us apart
Comprehensive medical including Fertility, Adoption benefits, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Remote day Fridays
Onsite Health & Wellness Center
Employer 401K contribution in the top 1% of the nation
Relocation Assistance
Tuition Assistance
Access to Employee Store
What You Do
Demonstrated deep knowledge of cheese chemistry, microbiology, aging processes, and manufacturing techniques. Proven experience in applying this expertise to innovate, troubleshoot, and optimize cheese products and processes.
Plans, coordinates, and conducts research and development programs of considerable scope and complexity leading to new or improved products, processes, or packaging systems to support business objectives.
Maintains written technical documentation and product and process specifications.
Effectively communicates research findings and recommendations to internal and external customers.
Understands and has the ability to teach/mentor others, both internally and externally, in technical area of expertise.
Monitors outside activities and evaluates technical trends in their specific area of expertise. Identifies opportunities and makes recommendations for process or product improvements.
Maintains strong external relationships in the scientific and academic communities to maintain current technological knowledge base.
Conducts or supervises the testing and scale-up of new products from bench top to commercialization. Develops in-process, finished product specification limits and manufacturing instructions to ensure product quality/consistency critical to product quality.
Collaborates with and/or leads a team of internal (manufacturing, engineering, marketing, quality systems, procurement) and external (suppliers, consultants) functional experts to help resolve issues. Recommends technical direction to management.
Other duties may be assigned.
Overnight travel up to 20%.
Supervisory Responsibilities
May supervise a scientist, technician and/or intern. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance, and addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Your Education and Experience
Master's degree (M.S.) in Food Science or equivalent with eight plus years relevant experience; or PhD in Food Science or equivalent with three plus years of relevant experience.
Our Story
With over 2,400+ employees and net sales of $1.8 billion, Sargento Foods is a family-owned company that has been a leader in cheese for more than 70 years. We created the world's first, successful pre-packaged sliced and shredded natural cheeses. Sargento is based in Plymouth, Wisconsin, where we manufacture and market shredded, sliced and snack natural cheese products, as well as ingredients and sauces. Sargento is known for the exceptional quality of our products and for product design, packaging and merchandising innovations that have transformed our industry.
To learn more about our culture and values, please visit our website at
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Worksite address
elkhart lake, WI, 53020, US
Who can apply
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