Dry Product Development Technologist at Mars, Incorporated in FRANKLIN, Tennessee

Job Description:

Job Description:

The position is responsible for supporting the development and deployment of product initiatives within our Dry portfolio, to enable the successful delivery of the North American Mars Pet Nutrition targets. The position is also responsible to support existing product portfolios as well as continuous improvement for Dry products across all NA production sites.

This role will work cross-functionally to provide technical support for existing products, support new product development and drive continuous improvement, all while maintaining quality design and delivering desired product performance to both the consumer and pet. The role operates in a pet friendly, open office environment supporting pet nutrition.

What are we looking for?
Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, or related technical field


• 1+ years of experience in Product Development/R&D within a CPG company (food/beverage experience is a plus)


• Knowledge of product development from benchtop/pilot plant to full scale production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Food Science or Business Administration

• Experience in project management. Stage gate process experience is a plus.


• Ability to work cross functionally with people in other disciplines and/or business areas.

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Execute with excellence Product Development deliverables for New Supplier Qualifications (NSQs) in collaboration with Commercial, Raw Materials, and Formulations.


• Support business continuity contingencies that would require product development input across raw and packaging materials.


• Support agreed productivity (DiB) projects and initiatives.


• Create and align product design briefs with cross functional project team.


• Use appropriate tools to facilitate prototype evaluation (creation and presentation).


• Own product development within projects.


• Support Process and Packaging Development Teams.


• Follow corporate labeling and claim policy.


• Support continuous improvement projects driven by Dry factories.

• Work with over 130,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.


• Join a purpose driven company, where we're striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.


• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.


• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.