Product Development Coordinator - Kennesaw, GA

NATURE & SCOPE
Product Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development of new formulations, maintenance/improvement of existing formulations, advising on in-process formula modification, and creation of customer and internal samples.  Scope includes development of prototypes, yield and manufacturability analysis of currently produced products, raw material evaluation and set up, sample set up and production, as well as provision of technical expertise to internal and external contacts. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES
The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Compliance with all safety procedures and SOP’s related to each job taskPreparation and proper documentation of samples and analysisParticipate in formulation and development of new products by testing powder rheology and providing feedback to to improve formulation when tests are outside established limits. Evaluate products during production to troubleshoot problems as needed, providing recommendations to internal and external contactsCreation and maintenance of technical documents, reports, and databases related to new prototyped products and/or yield improvement effortsRecord and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleaguesUse computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphsProvide secondary assistance to all members of CD&D/Commercial/Operations departmentsOversee and participate in departmental formulation and development of new products by testing rheology and sensory attributes.  Provide feedback to improve formulation when tests are outside established limits.Remain current with relevant technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliabilityLead re-formulation and re-development efforts for existing products that present unexpected manufacturability problems or require formulation-based improvements and/or correctionsManage any in-process changes related to raw material replacement and re-evaluation of manufacturability due to these changesSet up sample recipes in ERP system for production

Education

Minimum – 1+ year’s experience in product development, sample development, or associated skill setsPreferred - Bachelors degree or higher; prefered in technical, nutritional, pharmaceutical, product management or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum – Professional exposure to product development cycle including internal product set upPreferred – 2+ years’ experience in supplement, pharmaceutical, food science, or other product development focused field.  Experience concentrated on formulation, prototype and sample development, and new product set-up and launches. Specific skillsStrong analytical skills including the ability to quickly learn new tasks/processes and identify areas for improvementSuperior multi-tasking, and time management skillsHigh level written and verbal communication capabilitiesAbility to lift up to ~50lb, multiple times per weekVery strong computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs (spreadsheet management, presentations, document and form/template development, etc.), data tracking / manipulation / presentation, back-end ERP system familiarityStrong leadership and inter-/intra-departmental communication skillsCapable of managing and maintaining an independent laboratory workspaceAdvanced problem solving and reasoning skills; both mathematics and physics-based problem solvingSpecific characteristicsAbility to adapt to changing requirements and tasksWillingness to identify areas of need and address them autonomously with minimal input from managementVery quick learner who is eager to take on new and challenging responsibilities, often through their own initiativesHighly effective communicator; capable of presenting technical information to a wide variety of audiencesResults driven, highly proactive, strong work ethicOther Requirements:Valid Driver’s LicenseExcited about this role but don’t think you meet every requirement listed? We encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings.

ADM requires the successful completion of a background check. 

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