Job Description

Job Description

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers with 2,300+ stores. The Albertsons Companies family of brands includes some of the most prominent brands in food retailing, with a growing base of loyal shoppers. Thanks to the professionalism, diversity, spirit and friendliness of our people, we have locations across the U.S.

The Own Brands Department has an opening for a Product Development Leader-Bakery. This position is located in Dublin, California.

Position Purpose

Collaborate with cross-functional teams as the product development resource to develop new and reformulated bakery products from concept through retail execution including key sensory attributes, shelf life, nutrition facts, processing, safety, packaging, coding, and regulatory compliance. This position directly supports the growth of Own Brands.

Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* The Product Development Leader is expected to develop and approve new and reformulated bakery products based upon product quality, performance, and timelines. Includes conducting product sensory evaluation, researching product standards and attributes, product safety, and product shelf life, as needed.
* Oversee suppliers, including: sample and product information requests, specification development, and communication of product changes to address safety, performance, and/or regulatory issues.
* The Product Development Leader is expected to work with cross-functional team members in the completion of projects.
* Receives input and guidance from the Sr. PD Manager and/or PD Director on a regular basis.
* The Product Development Leader is expected to assist non-technical peers in overcoming technical hurdles.
* Finished Product Specifications - Draft new finished product specifications in Albertsons specifications database, including NLEA and ingredient statements. Route specifications for approval.

Qualifications:

* Baking Science training, from institutions such as San Francisco Baking Institute, American Baking Institute (AIB), or similar.
* Bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, with specialization in Baking Science.
* 4 -- 7 years of experience in benchtop or lab, product development, manufacturing (QA or operations).
* Baking Science / Commercial Bakery experience is mandatory.
* Knowledge of baking science and applied baking technologies, including the basic functions of ingredients and their effects and purposes in baked products.
* Knowledge of key equipment and processing used in the commercial baking industry to produce breads and rolls.
* Knowledge of ingredient functionality, product formulations, and food preparation.
* Working knowledge of sensory evaluation procedures.
* Basic understanding of regulatory compliance (FDA, USDA, organic, kosher, various industry standards).
* Excellent time management skills and proven track record of successfully managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
* Knowledge of microbiology and food safety of RTE and NRTE products.
* Working knowledge of basic laboratory analytical equipment (pH meter, refractometer, simple titrations, various measuring devices, etc.)
* Working knowledge & understanding of manufacturing equipment, systems and environments.
* Proficiency with MS Office and various Working knowledge of packaging technology to evaluate adequacy of packaging.
* Nutrition databases (ESHA Genesis).

Travel Requirements:

* Travel beyond 50 miles is less than 10%.
* Travel to local (Richmond) bread manufacturing plant ~ 25%.

How to Apply: Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a resume by visiting https://www.albertsonscompanies.com/careers/en/home.html

Diversity is fundamental at Albertsons Companies. We foster an inclusive working environment where the different strengths and perspectives of each employee is both recognized and valued. We believe that building successful relationships with our customers and our communities is only possible through the diversity of our people. A diverse workforce leads to better teamwork and creative thinking, as well as mutual understanding and respect.

The Albertsons Companies policy is to provide employment, training, compensation, promotion and other conditions of employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, medical condition, marital status or any other legally protected status.

We support a drug-free workplace -- all applicants offered a position are required to pass a pre-employment drug test before they are hired.

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