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Product DeveloperJob DetailsJob LocationGarland - Garland, TX Position TypeFull Time DescriptionThe Product Developer is integral to the core innovation team. In addition to working on projects in the innovation pipeline, you will contribute to ongoing research and development activities. You will support the innovation team by leveraging your skills in product development and formulations by working with new applications for Daisy products. The Product Developer reports to the Product Manager. Daily collaboration with brand managers and scientists is essential for success. Responsibilities
Formulate and execute product development from bench to production scale for new products
Develop and maintain component and ingredient specifications
Assess technical feasibility and provide direction on formulations
Assist in planning, monitoring and documentation of product trials
Manage shelf-life testing
Maintain accurate records of lab work, and provide statistical analysis
Application specific tests for existing products
Perform other duties as needed
Schedule and Travel
Typical work schedules are Monday through Friday during daytime hours. Work hours may be adjusted to accommodate project schedules. Occasional travel is expected.
Education and Work Experience
Ph.D degree in food science, or related discipline is required
2-5 years of product development experience in a CPG company
Dairy experience is a plus
Required Knowledge and Skills
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
Detail-oriented and highly analytical
Ability to work independently and as part of a team on multiple projects
Data analysis, experimental design, statistics and statistical software
Work with complex interactions of foods in recipes and applications
Ability to identify aromas and basic tastes
Company OverviewFor five generations spanning over a century, Daisy Brand has been a family-owned company committed to providing the freshest, most wholesome dairy products. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas with manufacturing facilities in Garland, Texas (1998), Casa Grande, Arizona (2008), and Wooster, Ohio (2015).Daisy is the market leader in two billion-dollar categories, sour cream and cottage cheese, and generates over half a billion in revenues annually. Daisy Sour Cream represents 1 out of every 2 sour cream purchases in the United States and is the largest sour cream brand in food service, military, and club. It is recognized by consumers for A Dollop of Daisy, a tagline that put this once small brand on the map. Daisy Cottage Cheese is Americas #1 cottage cheese brand and continues to bring new consumers into the category with its innovative single serve packaging and consistent high quality. Daisy recently expanded into a new category with the launch of two dip products and is in the process of expanding distribution.Daisy's core values, Clean and Trust, resonate in all aspects of our business operations. In 2008, the Foundation for Financial Service Professionals awarded Daisy the prestigious American Business Ethics award.While maintaining a strong culture of curious and innovative problem-solvers, Daisy Brand has more than doubled employment over the last 15 years and is continuing to grow. Currently, we are proud to employ over 650 full-time staff across more than 25 states throughout the United States.At Daisy Brand, we value longevity and aim to foster a working environment where employees can envision a long-term career. Companywide, the average employee tenure stands at over seven years. Our corporate office and sales team each boast an average tenure exceeding eleven years, while our manufacturing facilities also demonstrate strong employee retention with tenures averaging over seven years.Daisy Brand offers an industry leading benefits package that includes:
A no-deductible, $0 premium option for employee-only health coverage.
401(k) with 50% company match on first 8% of earnings you contribute.
Safe harbor and profit-sharing company contributions to 401(k).
Company paid short- and long-term disability coverage.
Company paid 2X annual salary life and AD&D insurance.
4 weeks annual paid time off.
20 floating holiday hours and 6 company paid holidays.
Extra time off for volunteering.
Tuition reimbursement.
Fitness membership reimbursement.
And more
Daisy Brand is a nicotine-free company. Daisy Brand is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans and disabled encouraged to apply.