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NA Candy R&D - Product Development
full-timeEast Hanover$61k - $84k

Summary

Location

East Hanover

Salary

$61k - $84k

Type

full-time

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Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

Working as part of a cross functional team, you deliver the RDQ activities required to complete new product development, portfolio maintenance and/or productivity projects with an emphasis on meeting the desired consumer experience.

How you will contribute

With the support and guidance of a manager, you will organize and execute projects in line with RDQ, marketing and manufacturing requirements, effectively communicating status and risks. You will plan and conduct pilot plant and factory trials in accordance with good manufacturing practice and HACCP requirements and development activities (e.g. product shelf-life testing, designing for quality, consumer test preparation etc.). You will also write technical reports that will require the analysis and interpretation of results and that lead to conclusions and recommendations and create and maintain accurate consumer-led specifications.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

  • Food science, science, or engineering ideally in a fast-moving consumer goods market

  • Working on teams and independently with the guidance of a manager

  • Personal drive and organization 

  • Prioritizing and managing activities

  • Planning, and executing work plans with some supervision  

  • Identifying problems proactively and creating and implementing solutions independently

  • Applying fundamental technical understanding to interpret and analyze data to reach clear conclusions

  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing, including technical writing

  • Putting the consumer at the heart of development activities

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

You will be working on North America Confections  Jellies business. Great learning with experienced developers and best performing team. 

You will experience wide ranges of projects including: 

  • Innovation: Near term innovation and renovation 

  • Core maintenance: Resolve quality issues, BCP, Margin and support plant performance improvement 

Education / Certifications: BS in Food Science, Chemical Engineering or related field 

Job specific requirements:

  • 1-3 years of experience in related field 

  • Strong technical foundation and technical curiosity 

  • Participate in cross functional teams to identify and resolve technical issues. 

  • Write process specifications that deliver consistent, high-quality products across numerous manufacturing facilities. 

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills; able to effectively communicate to all levels within the organization 

Travel requirements: Travel up to 30%, to locations in Canada, US, and Mexico 

Work schedule: Hybrid - Work from office 3 days a week

Salary and Benefits:

The base salary range for this position is $61,800 to $84,975; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.  

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Product development

Science & Engineering

Other facts

Tech stack
Food Science,Chemical Engineering,Technical Writing,Project Management,Data Analysis,Problem Solving,Communication,Consumer Focus,Team Collaboration,Planning,Execution,Quality Assurance,Manufacturing Practices,HACCP,Innovation,Technical Curiosity

About Mondelēz International

Mondelēz International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDLZ) is an American multinational confectionery, food, and beverage company based in Illinois which employs approximately 80,000 individuals around the world.

Our Purpose
Our purpose is to empower people to snack right. We will lead the future of snacking around the world by offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way.

Our Brands
We’re leading the future of snacking with iconic brands such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum.

Our People
Our 80,000+ colleagues around the world are key to the success of our business. Our Values and Leadership Commitments of Love our Consumers and Brands, Grow Every Day, and Do What's Right shapes our culture – what we believe in, stand for, and what guides our actions and decisions. Great people and great brands. That’s who we are.

Our Strategies
We are uniquely positioned to lead the future of snacking with strong leadership in our categories, an unparalleled portfolio of global and local brands and a solid footprint in fast-growing markets. Aimed at delivering sustainable growth, our strategic plan is centered around three strategic priorities:

• Growth: accelerate consumer-centric growth
• Execution: drive operational excellence
• Culture: build a winning growth culture

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing
Founding Year: 2012

What you'll do

  • You will organize and execute projects related to new product development and portfolio maintenance, ensuring alignment with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing requirements. Additionally, you will conduct trials and write technical reports based on your findings.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Mondelēz International pay for a NA Candy R&D - Product Development?

Mondelēz International offers a competitive compensation package for the NA Candy R&D - Product Development role. The salary range is USD 62k - 85k per year. Apply through Clera to learn more about the full compensation details.

What does a NA Candy R&D - Product Development do at Mondelēz International?

As a NA Candy R&D - Product Development at Mondelēz International, you will: you will organize and execute projects related to new product development and portfolio maintenance, ensuring alignment with RDQ, marketing, and manufacturing requirements. Additionally, you will conduct trials and write technical reports based on your findings..

Why join Mondelēz International as a NA Candy R&D - Product Development?

Mondelēz International is a leading Food and Beverage Manufacturing company. The NA Candy R&D - Product Development role offers competitive compensation.

Is the NA Candy R&D - Product Development position at Mondelēz International remote?

The NA Candy R&D - Product Development position at Mondelēz International is based in East Hanover, New Jersey, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

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