Company Overview:
Pegasus Foods, LLC. opened in 1998 as a family owned frozen food manufacturing company in Los Angeles, CA. Thanks to our ability to combine automation with hand formed products we expanded our facility which is what lead us to transfer our business to Rockwall, TX. Ever since, we have been creating a quality Co-pack and Private Label manufacturer of Frozen Dough, Appetizers, Bakery and Dessert items for both Retail and Foodservice customers.
Pegasus Foods has been named one of Dallas' Top 100 Fastest-growing, most dynamic, privately-held companies. Bring your talent, perspective, and skills to an organization where your work means something and you make a difference as the R&D Commercialization Supervisor!
Overview:
This position will develop and manage project plans, timelines, product material cost and then present the data clearly, concisely and accurately to necessary stakeholders involved. This position requires robust experience in project/program planning and management, developing, maintaining and executing reporting throughout the organization. Strong utilization of project planning tools is a mandatory skill set. The R&D and Commercialization Supervisor is required to interface with cross-functional parties at all levels of the organization, including R&D, Operations, and Procurement, as well as relevant technical and execution resources in Engineering. The role will interact with Supply Chain management resources in making manufacturing sourcing decisions and capacity management assessments to ensure that customer orders are fulfilled and the best cost solution is developed for any transitioned or new products. The R&D and Commercialization Supervisor will also own the creation and management of PIP’s and specifications for all products, coordination of plant trials and data gathering during testing, leading new ingredient sourcing and costing with Procurement and ensuring all customer requirements are being met. .
Job Duties Include: (but are not limited to)
- Lead commercialization effort for transitioning SKUs, new product projects, and platform innovation programs.
- Define network capability (capacity/technology) in support of capability assessment of Pegasus as well as other external manufacturers.
- Partner with External Manufacturing managers and external procurement teams to deliver against commercialization activities outside of current Pegasus capabilities.
- Partner with Sales to ensure all customer requirements and project needs are met.
- Responsible for ensuring product specifications and formulas are updated.
- Responsible for planning and coordinating production trials of new products.
- Responsible for communication of new products, new labels/label updates, customer requirements, and formulas/formula updates to FSQA personnel for regulatory approval.
- Ensure effective team engagement, review project timelines and cost projections regularly with the key members of management.
- Drive improvement and optimization of Commercialization process, post-launch process and R&D record keeping.
- Facilitate creation of mitigation/contingency plans and manage communication for any disruptions in the game plan.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or related discipline preferred.
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a commercialization environment and new product development.
- Project Management (Microsoft Project or similar tools)
- Commercialization Organizational details
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Manufacturing Process Exposure in Food
- Basic Understanding of Food Ingredient Functionality
- Financial analytical skills
- Multi-tasker and Drive for results
- Strategic capabilities/business acumen
- Building and strengthening relationships
- Managing through ambiguity
- Communication Skills-Written and Presentation
- Mid-size Company experience in a “roll up your sleeves” culture
- Demonstrated experience with leading multiple projects, managing priorities, and resources
We offer a market competitive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k and Life Insurance.
If you are a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in marketing analysis, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and contribute to our organization's success.
Recruiters: Please note that Pegasus Foods does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers of recruiting services associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to Pegasus Foods or any of its employees will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have authority to engage or authorize recruiting services.
Any questions regarding recruiting services of any kind must be sent to [email protected]
EEOC Statement:
The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. This includes discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Food Manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
