SCIENTIST I PROD DEVEL

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

The Product Development Technologist will lead new product development and CCI initiatives in the SEA region, focusing on coating systems and seasonings technology. Responsibilities include interfacing with customer innovation teams, developing new flavors and ingredients, supporting new product development, improving product quality, and optimizing costs through CCI (Comprehensive Continuous Improvement) programs and DTV (Design to Value) principles for the Flavour solutions and Consumer Segment. 

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

1    To lead the CCI R&D product, process and packaging initiatives collaborating within R&D team, cross functional teams and CCI lead in SEA.  
2    To lead new product development on coating systems and seasonings technology applying design to value principles and right the first time mindset.   
3    To support quality improvement of existing products, new supplier and raw material qualifications and specification development.   
4    To ensure project management is in placed on all projects by defining and assessing project requirements, designing and managing product development on time and in full.
5    To support the flavor solutions commercial team on all product development co-creation and request by our customers.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Discipline- BSc in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
Minimum Experience Required- Minimum of 1-3 years’ experience
Certifications and/or Licenses- Food Handling and Food Safety Certification
Other Skills & Competencies- Problem Solving: Interpret data, solve complex problems with incomplete information, manage risk in critical decisions.
Collaboration: Project management, interact, seek advice, teach, influence, negotiate, and influence across the organization.
Communication: Good written and verbal skills, excellent computer skills, ability to present technical topics and R&D capabilities.
    

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.