Industrial Bakery Specialist

Puratos

  • Chicago, IL
  • $72,560-104,305 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
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The Industrial Bakery Specialist, or Application Specialist, supports profitable business growth by developing and implementing innovative concepts and solutions on industrial production lines. This role will also troubleshoot specific issues to ensure smooth operations and enhance customer satisfaction. As part of our expanding R&D team, you will develop and implement innovative concepts on industrial production lines, troubleshoot issues, and enhance customer satisfaction.Primary Responsibilities:
  • Development & Implementation of new products, concepts, and technical solutions on Industrial Bakery lines
  • Participate in early stages of new developments and creation of demo concepts; proactively develop new bread concepts using Puratos technologies
  • Respond to customers' needs and technical challenges in their bakeries, lead troubleshooting work at industrial bakeries
  • Identify Puratos solutions to address challenges and protect existing/new business
  • Identify new business opportunities at large customers; detect products at risk, and implement appropriate solutions
  • Conduct internal and external presentations/seminars on benefits of our products
  • Participate in strategic exercises to develop business based on local market needs
  • Write detailed reports of technical interventions; manage all technical information to ensure accessibility and confidentiality
  • Become leading expert in product range through training and field experience
  • Build active network of high commercial value including customers, equipment suppliers, researchers, vendors, and the international Puratos R&D community
  • Provide intelligence on innovative raw materials and technologies that can differentiate our products
  • Build expertise and network in specialty area; become leading expert in the product range by training and field experience
  • Comply with food safety procedures; report food safety/quality issues to immediate supervisor and/or head of Quality
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in food science or related field
  • 5 years hands-on experience in industrial bakery production
  • Understanding of ingredient functionality and interactions
  • Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Passion for industry processing, combining intelligence with hands-on skills
  • Analytical, proactive, and pragmatic approach, project management
  • Highly communicative and dynamic personality; strong networking skills
  • Customer-oriented with a sense for business development opportunities
  • Self-motivated and positive team player
  • Travel: Up to 70% travel required
Looking for a Career for Good?We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:Compensation:
  • Compensation for this role is hourly and will be based on your experience, skills, and location, with a typical hourly range between $72,560 - $104,305.
  • This role is eligible for a targeted annual bonus equal to 10%. Final bonus payouts are determined by both individual and company performance.
Benefits:
  • Medical coverage starts the first of the month-no waiting period
  • Immediate 401(k) eligibility with fully vested matching contributions
  • Over 5 weeks of paid time off in your first year
  • Free life coaching, onsite health exams, and 24/7 access to Registered Nurses
  • Lifestyle Spending Account
If you are a solution oriented and analytical thinker with a passion for leading and inspiring people, we invite you to experience the magic of being yourself and join us for “a career for good.”LI-EM1#SalApply nowStartPlease wait...Working at Puratos USAGrow Your Career At Puratos USAAt Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.Working at Puratos USAGrow Your Career At Puratos USAAt Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health and wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures that our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and the communities we operate in.We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.This is PuratosAt Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.This is PuratosAt Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.More About PuratosJob PortalWho Are You?Get In Touch×Set your cookie preferencesWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Strictly necessary cookieThese cookies are required to use this website and can't be turned off.Show More DetailsStrictly necessary cookie Provider Description Enabled
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