Hellofresh Missing Ingredients Jobs in Usa

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

• 
  
• You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record meeting company standards as well as access to an insured vehicle which can be used for delivery. You should possess navigational skills to read a map, locate addresses within designated delivery area and must be able to navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings.
  
• General Job Duties For All Store Team Members
  
• Operate all equipment.
  
• Stock ingredients from delivery area to storage, work area, walk-in cooler.
  
• Prepare product.
  
• Receive and process telephone orders.
  
• Take inventory and complete associated paperwork.
  
• Clean equipment and facility approximately daily.
  

Training

• 
  
• Orientation and training provided on the job.
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Ability to comprehend and give correct written instructions.
  
• Ability to communicate verbally with customers and co-workers to process orders both over the phone and in person.
  

Essential Functions/Skills

• 
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and quickly (may use calculator).
  
• Must be able to make correct monetary change.
  
• Verbal, writing, and telephone skills to take and process orders. Motor coordination between eyes and hands/fingers to rapidly and accurately make precise movements with speed.
  
• Ability to enter orders using a computer keyboard or touch screen.
  
• Navigational skills to read a map, locate addresses within designated delivery area.
  
• Must navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings, private homes, and other delivery sites while carrying product.
  

Work Conditions
EXPOSURE TO

• 
  
• Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when removing trash and performing other outside tasks.
  
• In-store temperatures range from 36 degrees in cooler to 90 degrees and above in some work areas.
  
• Sudden changes in temperature in work area and while outside.
  
• Fumes from food odors.
  
• Exposure to cornmeal dust.
  
• Cramped quarters including walk-in cooler.
  
• Hot surfaces/tools from oven up to 500 degrees or higher.
  
• Sharp edges and moving mechanical parts.
  
• Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when delivering product, driving and couponing.
  

SENSING

• 
  
• Talking and hearing on telephone. Near and mid-range vision for most in-store tasks.
  
• Depth perception.
  
• Ability to differentiate between hot and cold surfaces.
  
• Far vision and night vision for driving.
  

TEMPERAMENTS

The ability to direct activities, perform repetitive tasks, work alone and with others, work under stress, meet strict quality control standards, deal with people, analyze and compile data, make judgements and decisions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, including, but not limited to the following:

Standing
Most tasks are performed from a standing position. Walking surfaces include ceramic tile "bricks" with linoleum in some food process areas. Height of work surfaces is between 36" and 48".

Walking
For short distances for short durations
Delivery personnel must travel between the store and delivery vehicle and from the delivery vehicle to the
customer's location.

Sitting
Paperwork is normally completed in an office at a desk or table

Lifting
Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team member using a hand
truck.
Deliveries may include cases of ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with dimensions of up to 3' x 1.5'.
Cases are usually lifted from floor and stacked onto shelves up to 72" high.

Carrying
Large cans, weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces, are carried from the workstation to storage shelves.
Occasionally, pizza sauce weighing 30 pounds is carried from the storage room to the front of the store.
Trays of pizza dough are carried three at a time over short distances, and weigh approximately 12 pounds per tray.
During delivery, carry pizzas and beverages while performing "walking" and "climbing" duties.

Pushing
To move trays which are placed on dollies.
A stack of trays on a dolly is approximately 24" - 30" and requires a force of up to 7.5 pounds to push.
Trays may also be pulled.

Climbing
Team members must infrequently navigate stairs or climb a ladder to change prices on signs, wash walls,
perform maintenance.
During delivery of product, navigation of five or more flights of stairs may be required.

Stooping/Bending
Forward bending at the waist is necessary at the pizza assembly station.
Toe room is present, but workers are unable to flex their knees while standing at this station.
Duration of this position is approximately 30 - 45 seconds at one time, repeated continuously during the day.
Forward bending is also present at the front counter and when stocking ingredients.

Crouching/Squatting
Performed occasionally to stock shelves and to clean low areas.

Hand Tasks
Eye-hand coordination is essential. Use of hands is continuous during the day.
Frequently activities require use of one or both hands. Shaping pizza dough requires frequent and forceful use of forearms and wrists.
Workers must manipulate a pizza peel when removing pizza from the oven, and when using the rolling cutter.
Frequent and/or forceful pinching is required in the assembly of cardboard pizza boxes.
Team Members must be able to grasp cans, the phone, the pizza cutter and pizza peel, and pizza boxes.

Driving Specific Job Duties
Deliver product by car and then to door of customer.
Deliver flyers and door hangers.

Requires
Valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.
Access to insured vehicle which can be used for delivery.

JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES

• 
  
• You must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver's license with a safe driving record meeting company standards as well as access to an insured vehicle which can be used for delivery. You should possess navigational skills to read a map, locate addresses within designated delivery area and must be able to navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings.
  
• General Job Duties For All Store Team Members
  
• Operate all equipment.
  
• Stock ingredients from delivery area to storage, work area, walk-in cooler.
  
• Prepare product.
  
• Receive and process telephone orders.
  
• Take inventory and complete associated paperwork.
  
• Clean equipment and facility approximately daily.
  

Training

• 
  
• Orientation and training provided on the job.
  
• Communication Skills
  
• Ability to comprehend and give correct written instructions.
  
• Ability to communicate verbally with customers and co-workers to process orders both over the phone and in person.
  

Essential Functions/Skills

• 
  
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately and quickly (may use calculator).
  
• Must be able to make correct monetary change.
  
• Verbal, writing, and telephone skills to take and process orders. Motor coordination between eyes and hands/fingers to rapidly and accurately make precise movements with speed.
  
• Ability to enter orders using a computer keyboard or touch screen.
  
• Navigational skills to read a map, locate addresses within designated delivery area.
  
• Must navigate adverse terrain including multi-story buildings, private homes, and other delivery sites while carrying product 
  

Work Conditions
EXPOSURE TO

• 
  
• Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when removing trash and performing other outside tasks.
  
• In-store temperatures range from 36 degrees in cooler to 90 degrees and above in some work areas.
  
• Sudden changes in temperature in work area and while outside.
  
• Fumes from food odors.
  
• Exposure to cornmeal dust.
  
• Cramped quarters including walk-in cooler.
  
• Hot surfaces/tools from oven up to 500 degrees or higher.
  
• Sharp edges and moving mechanical parts.
  
• Varying and sometimes adverse weather conditions when delivering product, driving and couponing.
  

SENSING

• 
  
• Talking and hearing on telephone. Near and mid-range vision for most in-store tasks.
  
• Depth perception.
  
• Ability to differentiate between hot and cold surfaces.
  
• Far vision and night vision for driving.
  

TEMPERAMENTS

The ability to direct activities, perform repetitive tasks, work alone and with others, work under stress, meet strict quality control standards, deal with people, analyze and compile data, make judgements and decisions

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, including, but not limited to the following:

Standing
Most tasks are performed from a standing position. Walking surfaces include ceramic tile "bricks" with linoleum in some food process areas. Height of work surfaces is between 36" and 48".

Walking
For short distances for short durations
Delivery personnel must travel between the store and delivery vehicle and from the delivery vehicle to the customer's location.

Sitting
Paperwork is normally completed in an office at a desk or table

Lifting
Bulk product deliveries are made twice a week or more and are unloaded by the team member using a hand
truck.
Deliveries may include cases of ingredients and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds with dimensions of up to 3' x 1.5'.
Cases are usually lifted from floor and stacked onto shelves up to 72" high.

Carrying
Large cans, weighing 3 pounds, 7 ounces, are carried from the workstation to storage shelves.
Occasionally, pizza sauce weighing 30 pounds is carried from the storage room to the front of the store.
Trays of pizza dough are carried three at a time over short distances, and weigh approximately 12 pounds per tray.
During delivery, carry pizzas and beverages while performing "walking" and "climbing" duties.

Pushing
To move trays which are placed on dollies.
A stack of trays on a dolly is approximately 24" - 30" and requires a force of up to 7.5 pounds to push.
Trays may also be pulled.

Climbing
Team members must infrequently navigate stairs or climb a ladder to change prices on signs, wash walls, perform maintenance.
During delivery of product, navigation of five or more flights of stairs may be required.

Stooping/Bending
Forward bending at the waist is necessary at the pizza assembly station.
Toe room is present, but workers are unable to flex their knees while standing at this station.
Duration of this position is approximately 30 - 45 seconds at one time, repeated continuously during the day.
Forward bending is also present at the front counter and when stocking ingredients.

Crouching/Squatting
Performed occasionally to stock shelves and to clean low areas.

Driving
Deliver pizzas within a designated delivery area. A Team Member may make several deliveries per shift.

Hand Tasks
Eye-hand coordination is essential. Use of hands is continuous during the day.
Frequently activities require use of one or both hands. Shaping pizza dough requires frequent and forceful use of forearms and wrists.
Workers must manipulate a pizza peel when removing pizza from the oven, and when using the rolling cutter.
Frequent and/or forceful pinching is required in the assembly of cardboard pizza boxes.
Team Members must be able to grasp cans, the phone, the pizza cutter and pizza peel, and pizza boxes.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Work Aids
Team Members may be required to utilize pencils/pens, computers, telephones, calculators, TDD equipment, pizza cutter and pizza peel.

Driving Specific Job Duties

• 
  
• Deliver product by car and then to door of customer.
  
• Deliver flyers and door hangers.
  

Requires
Valid driver's license with safe driving record meeting company standards.
Access to insured vehicle which can be used for delivery.

Glassman Media is seeking a senior-level producer to oversee a premium short-form cooking + wellness project rooted in mindful, plant-based cuisine and a calm, intentional approach to eating and daily ritual. The series is designed as a channel ecosystem (not a single show) made up of multiple recurring episode formats (4–6 minutes each), blending food, lifestyle, and wellness storytelling.

This role is ideal for a producer with strong creative instincts, an elevated doc sensibility, and the ability to oversee dynamic, cinematic food storytelling — beautiful, tactile cooking sequences, visually rich ingredient moments, and a premium look and feel — while still executing efficiently with lean crews and fast turnarounds.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee the project from development through production and delivery
• Help shape the creative direction and break the series into multiple short-form episode types, including:

1. Guided “reset” episodes with real people looking to improve everyday habits
2. 
   
3. Recipe-driven cooking episodes featuring simple, accessible techniques
4. 
   
5. Mindfulness segments centered on breath, stillness, and conscious eating
6. 
   
7. Ingredient + sourcing features (seasonal, local, nature-forward storytelling)

• Oversee the cinematographer on set to ensure the cooking, gardening/ingredient, and meditation segments are shot with a rich, elevated, premium look and feel

• Lead story development with the talent and families already cast and vetted, shaping emotional + practical arcs across episodes

• Bring exceptional skill guiding real people through a meaningful on-camera journey — capturing authenticity while keeping scenes focused, elevated, and story-driven

• Run production logistics, including schedules, crew planning, field coordination, and on-set leadership

• Manage post workflow with strong editorial notes to ensure pacing, tone, and consistency across formats

• Work in-office 5 days a week when not filming to support development, planning, and post-production collaboration

• Bring strong taste level and editorial instincts (premium doc/food sensibility a major plus)

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. This position is participating in decisions such as hiring, training and employee development and performance evaluations.

Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Jr. Sous enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field.

We are looking for someone ideally with Asian cuisine cooking experience, as well as fine dining on the Mid-shift, 7:30PM- 5PM (hours may vary based on the business needs).

Experience cooking Asian cuisines or any fine dining experience is a plus!

Benefits/Perks:

• No Weekends
• Monday to Friday: 7:30PM- 5PM (salaried position; hours may vary)
• Snacks and meals provided during shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 401K with match
• Vacation and Sick days

Organization Background

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients.

The Vision: Bring the world closer together.

Summary/Objective

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. This position is participating in decisions such as hiring, training and employee development and performance evaluations.

Essential Functions*

• Responsible for achieving company objectives and goals.
• Foster and promote the Flagship brand and values within the client’s culinary culture.
• Promote and ensure that all staff is adhering to Flagship’s safety culture.
• Maintains a safe working environment by using food handling skills and proper food safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an employee engagement program that is based on Flagship core values.
• Partner with upper management and HR for guidance regarding corrective actions, reviews and employee issues.
• Responsible for consistently meeting the Company’s Key Performance Indicators [i.e., safety, staffing levels, attrition, etc.].
• Follows standard operation procedures set by the company.
• Manages assigned staff, to including scheduling Workday time clock activity and performance.
• Communicates job expectations to hourly employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating; and enforcing systems, policies procedures, and productivity standards.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Serves as a role model for hourly employees, to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Responsible for production according to recipes/directions.
• Sets, manage and follow up on prep and production goals.
• Maintains food quality standards for the café.
• Oversees all phases of food procurement, production and service. Including: inventory, ordering, storage/rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, service and production time standards.
• Conducts daily line checks, food reviews and recipes of the day.
• Ensures that clear feedback is provided to the entire kitchen team.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen by maintaining to specified standards, passing Health Department audits with a minimum of 90% or equivalent, and training staff on proper sanitation guidelines.
• Prepares food items consistently by adhering to standards with portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Able to interview new team members considering our values and culture. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA and Department of Health.
• Excellent verbal skills with an ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience.
• Excellent culinary skills.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
• Ability to understand and speak Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Mid to high level skill in navigation/use of common work programs included in Microsoft Office, as well as ERP, and any other program use by Flagship to conduct business.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritized and manage a busy schedule.
• Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Utilization of knife skills in a fast, efficient and safe manner.
• Sense of urgency.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen.
• High volume production & large batch cooking.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with and support union employees and collaborate with union representatives (if applicable).
• Able to delegate work and hold others accountable for achieving needed results within designated timelines.
• Strong ability to influence positive change.
• Know where things are in the kitchen and how to use the equipment.

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).
• Exemplary record of attendance, safety and performance in previous position.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking.
• 3-5 years’ experience of kitchen management in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant or equivalent.

Work Environment

• The work environment for includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high noise level.
• The job operates in a corporate kitchen.
• Fast paced office environment when working in the café office.
• Fast paced kitchen, frequently changing environment in which interruptions are considered normal.
• Work environment involved constant exposure to working with chemicals.
• Work environment entails constant exposure to food allergens such as milk, egg, nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy.
• High sense of urgency. Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered.
• Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment.

Requirements

Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handlers’ Certification (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement. Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.

Certified Flavor Chemist

Addison, IL | Fully Onsite (Mon–Fri, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM)

Full-Time / Permanent

$150,000–$180,000 base salary

Industry: Flavors & Ingredients

Department: Research & Development

Reports to: Senior Manager, Flavor R&D

About the Role

We are seeking a Certified Flavor Chemist to join our R&D team and play a key role in developing innovative, high-quality flavor solutions for food and beverage applications. This position partners closely with cross-functional teams and customers to bring flavor concepts from idea to commercialization—while ensuring regulatory compliance, quality, and performance excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Formulate and develop new flavor profiles aligned with customer specifications, market trends, and application requirements
• Conduct sensory testing and performance evaluations using both qualitative and quantitative methods
• Collaborate directly with customers to advance and finalize flavor development projects
• Stay current on flavor industry trends, emerging technologies, and consumer preferences
• Partner with Quality and Regulatory teams to ensure compliance with safety, labeling, and allergen standards
• Maintain accurate formulation records, experimental data, and technical documentation
• Support product launches by collaborating with Product Development, Marketing, and Production teams
• Troubleshoot flavor-related challenges and optimize flavor stability and performance
• Provide technical guidance and training to internal teams and clients
• Work with suppliers to source high-quality raw materials and explore new ingredients
• Train and mentor Flavor Apprentices in preparation for Society of Flavor Chemists testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Physical Sciences, or a related field
• Certified member of the Society of Flavor Chemists (required)
• 5+ years of professional flavor development experience
• Experience creating and scaling reaction flavors
• Strong knowledge of flavor ingredient labeling and regulatory requirements
• Hands-on pilot plant experience
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access)
• Comfortable learning and using web-based systems
• Preferred experience with flavor formula entry systems such as Sage X3, E-Book File, or Product Vision

Physical & Work Environment

• Combination of office, laboratory, and production floor work
• Regular exposure to manufacturing environments, including odors, noise, and food allergens
• Ability to lift up to 20–30 lbs as needed
• Required use of PPE on the production floor, including steel-toed shoes, hair/facial hair nets, and lab coats

Why Join Us

• Work on innovative flavor solutions with real market impact
• Collaborate with experienced industry professionals in a hands-on R&D environment
• Competitive compensation and long-term career growth opportunity

Casper’s Ice Cream is a $160M, 100-year-old family-founded business behind the iconic FatBoy ice cream sandwich and other beloved frozen treats. Acquired by MidOcean Partners in 2022, we are on a mission to transform from a proud regional manufacturer into a nationally recognized branded CPG company.

Job Summary:

The Research and Development Technician supports the creation and testing of new food products through laboratory and pilot-scale trials. This role assists with prototype development, ingredient testing, and product evaluation while maintaining accurate development documentation. The position also ensures laboratory equipment, materials, and testing environments are properly maintained. The role works closely with product development and manufacturing teams to support successful product launches. *Relocation is not provided for this position.*

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development Support:

• Assist in the formulation and preparation of prototypes for new product concepts.
• Assist in ingredient trials, material evaluations, and process optimization studies.
• Document formulation changes and maintain accurate records of development activities.
• Perform laboratory and pilot-scale tests to evaluate product performance.
• Assist in sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and stability testing.

2. Laboratory Maintenance

• Maintain, calibrate, and clean equipment to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Coordinate and gather materials and supplies for prototype development work.
• Manage laboratory and storage areas of finished prototypes and raw materials.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education:
• Preferably enrolled in a food science program
• Experience:
• Entry-Level: 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory and manufacturing setting
• Skills:
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and product formulation.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and familiarity with testing equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of CPG production processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations).

Work Environment:

• Primarily a laboratory and food manufacturing setting.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasional bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in fairness and opportunity for everyone and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any legally protected status.

Manager, Manufacturing R&D

H-E-B Manufacturing's goal is to achieve superior self-manufactured products through high quality, low cost products and services. Our self-manufacturing Research and Development team supports product development for 11 food manufacturing plants, with a goal of helping H-E-B stay competitive and successful in the omnichannel business and delight our customers.

As a Manager, Research & Development, you'll provide technical leadership to your R&D and cross-functional teams for multiple categories and projects and manage complex portfolios of projects. This position will specialize in development and formula management of frozen dough, sweet goods such as cakes, cookies, pies, brownies, as well as high-speed production of bread, buns and tortillas. Candidates should possess expert knowledge in ingredient interactions and formulation, ensuring products are optimized for performance, consistency and scalability on commercialized production lines. You'll coordinate with other department leaders to develop strategy and set functional policy and procedures for the Manufacturing Division, define and set priorities for cross-functional product development and launch execution teams, and provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced R&D, Quality Assurance, and Operations Partners.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:

HEART FOR PEOPLE... desire to teach / train?

HEAD FOR BUSINESS... expertise and creativity to critically evaluate and improve products through development?

PASSION FOR RESULTS... ability to innovate / drive key product attributes and variables that affect our success?

We are looking for:

- an MS or PhD in food technology / food science, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of related experience, or a BS and 10+ years of relevant experience

- experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive food manufacturing environment at all organizational levels

- experience in portfolio management, including timeline / financial / quality KPI management

What is the work?

Management / Project Management / Leadership:

- Manages R&D Partners, including training and development, delivering on-time performance appraisals; provides feedback, coaching, and mentoring to ensure Partners can meet individual accountabilities and grow their careers

- Performs broad product development activities as assigned on a per project basis; collaborates with multiple teams and suppliers throughout project scope

- Maximizes supplier capabilities to develop the product portfolio throughout the full lifecycle of product development and design process

- Negotiates with suppliers and other external stakeholders to develop procurement contracts and ensure adherence to specifications and legal agreements

- Manages R&D budget through financial estimation and project feasibility analysis; works with plant management, Procurement, and Own Brands to ensure ROI goals are achieved

- Leads efforts to establish industry-leading specifications for Own Brand products with suppliers that reflect the essential quality parameters for customer delight, success

- Develops action plans with QA / Own Brand for products requiring quality improvements (maintenance); manages these projects to completion

- Leads product evaluations on behalf of the category team; collaborates with Customer Insights / Research Team on customer panel evaluations

Strategy:

- Participates in / contributes to all aspects of product design, including new idea generation, prototype development, competitive assessments, and technical / regulatory / food safety compliance

- Develops / leads / manages highly-complex and strategic Own Brand and H-E-B programs / initiatives (e.g., Select Ingredients) to support company business goals

- Ensures designs and product objectives support merchant category plans, assortment strategies, price point, and overall creative direction

- Researches / analyzes industry technology trends and consumer trends to advise H-E-B Partners, teams on how to bring the best solutions to customers and businesses

- Plays a key role in capital planning process; identifies future processing / packaging technologies required for new product categories; provides formula and processing financials for development of capital business requests

- Works with plant management, BDM, Own Brand to develop multi-year project plans; establishes annualized incremental profit goals

What is your background?

- Master of science in food technology / food science, engineering, or related field, and 8+ years of related experience, or a

- Bachelor of science degree and 10+ years of relevant experience

- Technical training related to sensory evaluations and experimental design

- Extensive experience in project management, including application of stage-gate methodology

- Experience influencing decisions in a highly complex, competitive food manufacturing environment at all organizational levels

- Experience in branded food product development

- Experience in portfolio management, including timeline / financial / quality KPI management

Do you have what it takes to be a fit as a Manager of R&D at H-E-B?

- Expert knowledge of HACCP, USDA, OSHA, FDA, Potentially Hazardous Foods, and state weight and measure requirements

- Expert knowledge of the private label retail food business environment and metrics

- Advanced working knowledge of industry, EEOC, and employment laws, and related compliance requirements

- Expert knowledge of technology / consumer trends and how to identify / define key product quality and sensory attributes

- Expert knowledge of product development, including manufacturing, packaging ingredients and nutrition

- Technical knowledge of food production equipment

- Expert understanding of consumer retail products, financial assessment, and capital planning

- Expert verbal / written communication and presentation skills that translate on an international scale

- Advanced mathematical / analytical skills

- Advanced computer skills (including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, D365, Genesis R&D Food Labeling Software)

- Advanced negotiating / influencing skills

- Advanced troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making skills

- Ability to effectively teach complex technical information to a non-technical audience

- Ability to understand business objectives, and how technical solutions must fit within business realities

- Ability to lead and motivate exempt and exempt Partners, one-on-one or in teams

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and shift focus between projects; attention to detail

- Ability to work in a team environment

- Ability to work complex issues with senior management, and lead / influence internal and external stakeholders

- Ability to make key decisions on a daily basis while seeking perspective and input

- Ability to take initiative; willingness to take calculated risks and collaborate with key partners for alignment

Can you...

- Function in a fast-paced, manufacturing environment

- Travel by car or plane with overnight stays, with possible international travel

- Sit or stand for extended periods

- Regularly lift 20 lbs or more

- Work extended or unusual hours

The CABB Group is a leading Crop Science contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), supplying customized active ingredients. CABB also offers high-complexity and high-purity chemical ingredients to customers in the Life Sciences and Performance Materials markets. The company operates five production sites in Pratteln (Switzerland), Kokkola (Finland), Cologne and Gersthofen (Germany), Jining (China). With around 1,000 employees, CABB recorded an annual turnover of €604 million in the 2024 financial year.

For our North American division based in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, we are seeking to fill the following position as soon as possible:

Business Development Manager 100% (m/f/x)

The Business Development Manager – Life Sciences is responsible to drive growth in the North American pharmaceutical market. This role focuses on new customer acquisition, strategic account development, and expansion of our presence in the life sciences and specialty chemicals sectors. The job holder will work closely with global sales, operations, and manufacturing teams to implement our global life sciences strategy, with a particular focus on the emerging oligonucleotide value chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and acquire new customers while expanding opportunities within existing accounts
• Analyze the North American life sciences and pharmaceutical market to identify growth opportunities
• Build and maintain a strong industry network, particularly in the oligonucleotide value chain
• Manage and coordinate the full sales cycle with internal teams including Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, and Customer Service
• Develop strategic account plans and growth strategies
• Support the annual budgeting and sales planning process
• Deliver accurate demand forecasting and achieve defined revenue targets
• Lead commercial negotiations including strategic partnerships and long-term supply agreements and represent the company at customer meetings, conferences, and industry events

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Life Sciences, Business, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
• 5+ years of business development or sales experience in specialty chemicals, pharmaceutical ingredients, or life sciences
• Strong network in the pharmaceutical, CDMO, and specialty chemicals industry
• Experience selling to the pharmaceutical or biotech industry
• Strong understanding of regulated markets and value-based selling
• Demonstrated experience with strategic negotiations, partnerships, and long-term agreements
• Proven track record of driving revenue growth and managing key accounts
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel for customer meetings and industry events

Your opportunity - what we offer

• A responsible and varied role
• Attractive remuneration
• Paid time off including vacation and holidays
• Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
• Medical, dental & vision insurance, life insurance
• Short-term & long-term disability, accidental, death or dismemberment insurance

We are looking forward receiving your application!

Preferred Location

East-North-Central, South Atlantic, Middle Atlantic, New England

Your contact

CABB GmbH

Iris Achten