C2204 - Food Scientist

April 5, 2022 - April 11, 2022 Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

Required: Resume, IDP, and Transcript of Foundational Training

Description: Food Scientist, R&D consistently drives strategy aligned with Bama's Annual Operating Plan, and plays a critical role in Bama's financial success by managing projects that contribute to culinary and food processing excellence. The candidate is responsible for executing product development efforts on assigned projects, with equal emphasis on core product improvement and new product development.

We are seeking a highly motivated person who has foundational education and experience in food processing research and development. The candidate will be knowledgeable about flour-based products, ingredient functionality, food processing equipment, new product development and core product improvement processes. In addition, they must exhibit sound analytical/problem solving skills, and use good judgment when resolving issues. The candidate we seek will have a demonstrated track record of effective interpersonal relationships and the ability to successfully collaborate on a cross-functional team.

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the Food Scientist, R&D will accomplish their project goals and objectives through effective leadership and working relationships with company leaders, customers, functional change agents, and vendor partners. Food Scientist, R&D reports to the Director, R&D. The Operations Manager is part of the leadership team at a manufacturing facility, responsible and accountable for the Production Department at the Bama Companies, Inc., in Tulsa, Oklahoma. This position drives production strategy, focus, and alignment supporting Bama's Key Strategic Intentions.

The Operations Manager is a change agent, reporting to the Plant Manager. The position is responsible and accountable for leadership of Production Supervisors, Operations Coordinators and Production Team Members. They understand the Bama Manufacturing Systems and champion Quality/Safety/Continuous Improvement/Smart Fun Financial Growth to employees, customers and the rest of the Management Team. They oversee the application of policies and rules within the Department. They will be a strong resource for production related aspects.

The Operations Manager is a role model for EQ within Bama, supporting Emotional Quotient initiatives and delivers "employees feeling wildly important."

Role Description and Job Accountabilities: To view the full Job Description, please contact a People Systems Manager

Specific Job Accountabilities/Functions (to be incorporated in my IDP and WFRD):

IQ - the "What"

• Keeps up with industry trends, including new technologies, new ingredients and innovative approaches to food science
• Provide project management and ensure collaboration, cross-functional alignment and completion of project deliverables.
• Manage Consumer Insights data and translate to business recommendations in support of effective customer and product strategies.
• Leads cross-functional teams to meet project objectives and deadlines.
• Coordinates and participates in customer visits and events as required to further project understanding, internal understanding and customer relationships
• Understand and commit to the Foundational principles of Bama
• Utilize EQ tools and Staub training to mentor and coach others
• Bring joy to the workplace
• Understand your role in the execution and support of the 4 Pillars of Bama's Strategic Plan
• Understand all aspects of Bama's financial systems, and commit to help Bama stay in business
• Demonstrate an ability to speak publicly
• Teach Bama's principles to new team members
• Commit to act like an owner in all decisions
• Put the customer first and understand its expectations
• Understand market research data
• Understand Bama's financial commitment to its customers
• Utilize system view diagrams and PDSA as major tools to achieve desired goals and objectives Attend annual training to improve knowledge and system thinking

EQ - the "How"

• Communicate effectively and candidly, and engage in Courageous Conversations
• Build and leverage talent
• Be visible and approachable by all levels of team members for mentoring and coaching
• Be a role model for "People Helping People be Successful" and all of Bama's EQ initiatives
• Achieve through teamwork; lead through influence
• Create & Maintain collaborative partnerships, leading with whole-hearted courage, and creating a win/win environment for our business & stakeholders.
• Lead change and innovation
• Understand and utilize Deming's system of Profound Knowledge and the 14 Obligations of Management.
• Commit to continuously improving yourself and to helping others continuously improve

Qualifications:

• Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems
• Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally
• Available to travel to customer locations when necessary
• Interact with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning and prioritization
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
• Promote, embrace and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives
• Student of Heart Led Leadership
• Respected by peers and respects others
• Plans in the open, and invites others to respectfully disagree
• Addresses issues within the confines of Bama's philosophies and its mission
• Deploys the tenants of Bama's culture of caring and accountability
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others
• A passion that fuels engagement within and beyond departmental lines
• Self-motivated, driven and requires little supervision Possess and demonstrate passion for the job, the role, and the company
• Passionate about our industry and the role we play within the industry
• Demonstrate the ability to solve problems
• Encourage a win/win team environment where everyone is heard equally
• Available to travel to customer locations when necessary
• Interact with Operations teams, and visit Bama's facilities on a regular basis
• Communicate effectively in verbal and written form.
• Provide leadership in strategic planning and prioritization
• Possess the appropriate educational experience or job related experience to perform the role
• Promote, embrace and celebrate diversity and champion diversity initiatives

...Job specific functions and deliverables...

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science
• 3-7 years of experience in research and development in the food industry, bakery product category preferred

Attributes and Characteristics:

• Student of Heart Led Leadership
• Respected by peers and respects others
• Plans in the open, and invites others to respectfully disagree
• Addresses issues within the confines of Bama's philosophies and its mission
• Deploys the tenants of Bama's culture of caring and accountability
• Works collaboratively and effectively with others
• A passion that fuels engagement within and beyond departmental lines
• Self-motivated, driven and requires little supervision

It is the policy of Bama not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran.