Job Description
Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.
Key Roles & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to customize and develop new or optimized seasoning powder formulas for key customers.
- Apply food science principles throughout research, development and manufacturing technology to drive products from concept to commercial launch.
- Act as a technical specialist to consult internal functional teams, deliver professional technical insights, and resolve customer‑related technical issues.
- Participate in innovation projects aligned with the organization’s long‑term business strategy.
- Maintain effective communication and close collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
Functional Knowledge
- Food Science: Familiar with raw materials, formula design and regulatory requirements for seasoning powder (including marinade and snack seasonings). Solid hands‑on experience in meat / snack food processing and product analytical testing.
- Food Safety: Proficient in microbial control for RTE and NRTE food products.
- Culinary Knowledge: Understand typical Eastern and Western culinary cooking methods and commonly‑used kitchen ingredients.
- Nice‑to‑have: Experience in coating product development.
Business Expertise
- Minimum 3 years of R&D working experience on seasoning powder within food manufacturing industry.
- Hands‑on knowledge of seasoning powder formulation and manufacturing processes; proven capability to deliver new products from concept to launch.
- Able to apply food science principles across research, development and production technology workstreams.
Leadership
Note: Individual contributor role, no direct reports. Requires self‑leadership:
- Effectively manage timelines and multi‑task projects.
- Conduct robust risk assessment and risk management for R&D products.
Problem Solving
- Manage multiple internal and external priorities within given resource constraints.
- Demonstrate strategic prioritization and account‑planning capabilities.
- Proactively conduct technical development and troubleshoot technical challenges to support business technical strategy, adjusted for individual client needs.
- Understand clients’ workflows, product development processes and technical teams to deliver products meeting project technical specifications.
- Coordinate cross‑functional teams to collect technical information and respond to client inquiries efficiently.
Impact
Takes high ownership of assigned projects. Leverages strong technical capability and solid communication to fulfil customer needs and support business objectives.
Interpersonal Skills
Strong verbal & written communication skills; competent presentation capabilities for internal and customer‑facing scenarios.
Job Requirements And Qualifications
- Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline
- Preferred Education: Master’s degree in Food Science or related discipline
- Minimum Experience: 3 years of relevant seasoning powder R&D experience
- Preferred Experience: 3‑10 years of food seasoning R&D experience
- Required Licenses / Certifications: None
Competencies (Korn Ferry model, max 10)
- Collaborates
- Communicates Effectively
- Manages Complexity
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Nimble Learning
- Drives Results
- Self‑Development
- Situational Adaptability
- Tech Savvy
