Our team in Monroe, NC currently has an opening for a Manager, Innovations and Applications with Colony Gums, a Brenntag company.
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Summary
This is a role for someone who is intimately familiar with functional blends and premixes used in the food industry. The right person will have hands on experience with formulating blends of gums and textural stabilizers used in food applications such as dairy, bakery, beverages, processed foods, pet foods. The role primarily entails working with sales, formulating new blends based on customer needs, validating blend functionality in finished product applications, defining blend specifications and testing criteria, assisting operations in scaling up benchtop blend recipes to full scale production. The candidate will be familiar with general consumer trends, food regulations, and all basic food safety protocols. and must be able to communicate effectively with technical and commercial team members. In this role, the candidate will have high visibility as part of the broader Colony Gums-Brenntag's 'Innovation and Applications' team.
Project types could include creating competitive matches, cost reduction, innovative functional blends.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Ideal Candidate:
Follows direction and works independently on projects.
Conducts investigations using established testing methods and procedures.
Communicates well with varied audiences with an attention to details.
Executes experimental plans and preparation of reports and presentations
Has problem solving and project management skills.
Works well with groups within the company (quality, supply chain, business development, sales, and marketing)
Seeks opportunities for continued learning in food ingredients and applications, analytical testing, project management, and technical presentations.
IDEAL PROFILE
Education and Experience
B.S. or M.S. Degree in Food Science
5-10 years of work experience in a food company specializing in mixing & blending, hydrocolloids, and other functional ingredients
Hands-on dry blend formulation experience
Knowledge of food processing and operations
OUR OFFER
We aim to create an environment where the best people want to work, where they can turn their passion into their job and realize their full potential.
Individual development, on-the-job training, and development programs designed to help our employees grow in their careers.
Paid parental leave
Education assistance program
Various healthcare plan options as well as 401(k)
ABOUT BRENNTAG
Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 17,000 employees worldwide and operates a network of about 700 sites in 78 countries. In 2021, Brenntag generated sales of around 14.4 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a full-line portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. In the field of sustainability, Brenntag pursues specific goals and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, initially in the MDAX and since September 2021 in the DAX. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 50 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.
INTERESTED?
We look forward receiving your application. Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.