Scientist, Products Research, Pet Research & Development
Orrville, OH Orrville, OH Full-time Full-time Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year Your Opportunity as a Scientist, Pet Research & Development-Product Research Be responsible for leading projects and product testing to understand consumers' needs and translate them into technical requirements to drive business impact.
Leverage critical thinking skills to bring together consumer needs and product possibilities into winning innovation.
You will have Products Research leadership responsibility for projects or related programs within the Upstream Innovation Department and Base Business, including defining and executing the consumer methods used for insight understanding, product development, and qualification of projects.
You will lead product focused consumer understanding for cross-functional teams, train/coach others in their area of expertise, and may be called upon to review the technical work of others.
Prior experience in manufacturing and R&D is desired to help translate consumer needs into technical requirements and communicate with R&D technical teams.
You will also responsible for initiating and leading process capability advances in Product Research.
A key focus will be to continue advancing our capability to translate consumer-based needs into design actionability.
The scope of this role covers Pet food, snacks, and other adjacencies and includes multiple brands within the JM Smucker Pet portfolio.
Location:
Orrville, OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 65% Onsite/In Person Expectations, 25% Hybrid Flexibility and 10% Anticipated Travel) In this role you will:
Lead both qualitative and quantitative consumer research to understand consumers' needs and inform product development.
This involves study design, fielding, data analysis, translation into technical requirements (design criteria, specifications, consumer models, etc.
), and internal sharing of results Advance capability to translate consumer-based needs into design actionability through working with the Product Development, Process Development, and Analytical teams Lead foundational category product learning for fundamental R&D product understanding Define and influence the Products Research methods and activities used for consumer understanding, product development, and qualification of projects Initiate and lead Products Research methods and activities that guide current and future product innovation and technology platforms Accountable for all Products Research deliverables in Technical Readiness reviews for projects that they are involved Integrate internal and external innovation capabilities to deliver key initiatives and drive Products Research capability Leverage Products Research understanding and knowledge to train peers within the R&D organization Actively collaborate and leverage relationships on cross-functional teams to achieve established shared goals or objectives Works independently, guided by functional processes and seeks input or guidance on complex matters Identify and implement Pet R&D work process improvements As appropriate, lead cross-discipline project teams Become a subject matter expert (SME) on the consumers and products related to their specific projects The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering is required At least 6 years of experience in the Consumer Products Industry Experience in Consumer/Products Research Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Pet Food and/or Snacks and/or related business experience Experience in Manufacturing An advanced technical degree Experience designing, moderating, and interpreting qualitative interviews Passionate and driven team player, who is also able to independently manage projects and reach out for support when needed Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering with other functions to deliver results Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a variety of stakeholders across functions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Must be passionate and driven, yet flexible and willing to embrace changing business priorities and ambiguity Experience designing and placing research for demonstration of product benefit or support Expected to have strong experience in statistical analysis of large data sets utilizing software such as JMP or SPSS Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-MR1 #INDSA.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
$86.
1K - $109K a year Estimated:
$86.
1K - $109K a year Your Opportunity as a Scientist, Pet Research & Development-Product Research Be responsible for leading projects and product testing to understand consumers' needs and translate them into technical requirements to drive business impact.
Leverage critical thinking skills to bring together consumer needs and product possibilities into winning innovation.
You will have Products Research leadership responsibility for projects or related programs within the Upstream Innovation Department and Base Business, including defining and executing the consumer methods used for insight understanding, product development, and qualification of projects.
You will lead product focused consumer understanding for cross-functional teams, train/coach others in their area of expertise, and may be called upon to review the technical work of others.
Prior experience in manufacturing and R&D is desired to help translate consumer needs into technical requirements and communicate with R&D technical teams.
You will also responsible for initiating and leading process capability advances in Product Research.
A key focus will be to continue advancing our capability to translate consumer-based needs into design actionability.
The scope of this role covers Pet food, snacks, and other adjacencies and includes multiple brands within the JM Smucker Pet portfolio.
Location:
Orrville, OH Corporate Offices (Estimated 65% Onsite/In Person Expectations, 25% Hybrid Flexibility and 10% Anticipated Travel) In this role you will:
Lead both qualitative and quantitative consumer research to understand consumers' needs and inform product development.
This involves study design, fielding, data analysis, translation into technical requirements (design criteria, specifications, consumer models, etc.
), and internal sharing of results Advance capability to translate consumer-based needs into design actionability through working with the Product Development, Process Development, and Analytical teams Lead foundational category product learning for fundamental R&D product understanding Define and influence the Products Research methods and activities used for consumer understanding, product development, and qualification of projects Initiate and lead Products Research methods and activities that guide current and future product innovation and technology platforms Accountable for all Products Research deliverables in Technical Readiness reviews for projects that they are involved Integrate internal and external innovation capabilities to deliver key initiatives and drive Products Research capability Leverage Products Research understanding and knowledge to train peers within the R&D organization Actively collaborate and leverage relationships on cross-functional teams to achieve established shared goals or objectives Works independently, guided by functional processes and seeks input or guidance on complex matters Identify and implement Pet R&D work process improvements As appropriate, lead cross-discipline project teams Become a subject matter expert (SME) on the consumers and products related to their specific projects The Right Place for You We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together.
Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs , and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
A Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering is required At least 6 years of experience in the Consumer Products Industry Experience in Consumer/Products Research Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Pet Food and/or Snacks and/or related business experience Experience in Manufacturing An advanced technical degree Experience designing, moderating, and interpreting qualitative interviews Passionate and driven team player, who is also able to independently manage projects and reach out for support when needed Strong collaboration skills and experience partnering with other functions to deliver results Ability to effectively communicate complex ideas to a variety of stakeholders across functions Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously Must be passionate and driven, yet flexible and willing to embrace changing business priorities and ambiguity Experience designing and placing research for demonstration of product benefit or support Expected to have strong experience in statistical analysis of large data sets utilizing software such as JMP or SPSS Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Follow us on LinkedIn #LI-MR1 #INDSA.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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