With Staff Management | SMX, you'll get a weekly paycheck, learn new skills, meet new people, and work with a great management team in a clean and safe environment. Dive into the delicious world of food science! We're seeking a passionate Bakery Scientist to join our team in Cincinnati, Ohio. This is a contract role offering $52.90 per hour, with a convenient Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM schedule. Ready to blend innovation with baking expertise? Send your resume to Jen and Melanie to learn more at rps@staffmanagement.com. . Perks & Benefits: Other on the spot perks, Paid Training, Weekly paychecks, Direct Deposit or Cash Card pay options, Medical / Dental Insurance. Shifts: 1st Shift. Employment Types: Full Time, Temporary or Contract, Temp to Hire. Pay Rate: $52.90 / hour Duties: + Evaluate and recommend new processes, programs, equipment and technologies appropriate to Kroger manufacturing, distribution, quality assurance or retailing + Lead internal and external teams as a subject matter expert to develop and improve new and existing product processes while containing costs and maintaining or improving product quality + Oversee activities and projects with both internal manufacturing plants and external contracted manufacturers for food and non-food consumer products; follow regulatory and technological changes that may affect the food industry + Provide leadership to manufacturing operations to troubleshoot product and/or processing problems and find solutions + Work with plant teams in resolving differences in manufacturing processes between multiple operation locations that will improve the quality and costs of products and increase efficiencies + Demonstrate excellence in project planning and execution through best use of resources to shorten the time to project completion + Perform pilot plant development work and conduct plant trials of new products and processes + Reformulate products as prudent to reduce ingredient and manufacturing costs while maintaining and/or improving product quality + Provide technical assistance related to testing techniques and quality assurance procedures for plants + Prepare and maintain material specification documents + Audit plant batching operations and analyze consumer comments; audit products for quality and manage audit follow-up projects to improve quality + Train and mentor Corporate Food Technology Product Development Specialists + Work with Sensory Manager to organize and coordinate consumer panels + Review product label proofs to ensure compliance with all labeling and claim regulations + Travel as required for execution of essential job duties . Position Requirements: **Qualifications:** + Bachelor's degree in food science, dairy science/bakery science or related field + 5+ years progressive technical food industry experience + Any experience in product development or plant production for complex/high-risk product categories + Demonstrated excellence in project planning, problem solving and execution + Excellent oral/written communication skills **Desired Previous Job Experience/Education:** + 5+ years of experience in product development, technical service or plant production with multiple food and/or non-food categories + Proven team leadership skills Requirements: Background Check, Drug Test, Must be at least 18 years old., required education: Bachelors. Work Location: Kroger CO, Cincinnati, OH 45202. Job Types: Food Production, Manufacturing. Industry: Manufacturing. The hourly rate for this position is anticipated between $52.90 - $52.90 per hour. This range is a good-faith estimate, based on the shift you work and other considerations permitted by law. An employee''s pay history will not be a contributing factor where prohibited by local law. In addition to monetary compensation, we offer medical, dental, vision, life, and more. More details about benefits can be found at https://flimp.live/trueblueassociates#home . SMX, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, age, gender identification, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with applicable law. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process. 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