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Title posted on CareersInFood.com - Sr. Scientist - Packaging Specification
Posted on November 19, 2024 by Employer details McCain Foods
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Position Title: Sr. Scientist - SpecificationPosition Type: Temporary - Full-TimePosition Location: Toronto HQGrade: Grade 05Requisition ID: 31966Position Summary: Plays a key role in the Global Specification Centre of Expertise and is the global Subject Matter Expert for Packaging Specifications.Provides and leads the business with expert knowledge, training, guidance and support on the adoption of global data standards and global business processes as it pertains to Packaging.Participates and supports project work involving global launches and global spec consolidation & simplification.Ensure global data standards are established for Packaging Specifications, monitor and report on data quality and drive data cleanse activities across regions.Provides technical knowledge to map specification information into other systems such as PowerBI and P360.Champions our specifications systems and excites colleagues about technical opportunities. Core Accountabilities/Outcomes:1.Global Specification Standards Establish Global Standards for Packaging Specifications, such as standard business processes, data rules, and governanceEstablish and Maintain documentation outlining global standards, including Standard Procedures and Training Materials as they relate to PackagingGovern changes/enhancements to global standards and systemMonitor data quality and report to regional stakeholders in driving improvement plans 2.User Engagement and Training Establish a global network of Packaging Specification SMEs in order to drive standards and efficiencyBe responsible to determine training gaps and establish training programs to address these gapsEngages users 3. Global Project Support Support execution of global product launches and lift & shift by ensuring efficient sharing and adoption of packaging specifications across regionsDrive system requirements, data readiness and system design for the global management of packaging specifications 4. IT related Support Provide technical documentation, report development, and enhancement supportCoordinate and execute user acceptance and regression testing utilizing ALMCoordinate with global PLM Center of Expertise and IT to resolve system and report defects.Collaborate with IT and external groups as a technical expert and point of contact for any packaging data mapping discussions Qualifications: Academic: Minimum- Associates degree in Food Science, Engineering, Business or Operations Management or similar with 3 years of experience in the food industryNice to have: Bilingual in English/French or English/Spanish is desirable Related Work Experience (Internal to the organization or external): If individual does not have an AS degree, a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated successful work experience with technical documentation and tools used to create specifications in the food industry.Working Relationships/Key Contacts:Internal: 1. Product development : Interface with to determine new specification detail and global alignment of the specifications2. Innovation Technologies and Technical Services: Interface with on special projects or data requests or provide new calculations3. Finance: Supply reports and collaborate on specification detail affecting product costs4. ISC/S&OP: Interface to ensure successful commercialization of product and delivery of accurate specification details5. Marketing- Regional and Export markets: Collaborate to ensure data is accurate and customer expectations are met6. Plant and Corporate Quality: Engage to resolve defect specification variances are corrected and standards followed.7. Supplier Quality and Procurement: Interface to resolve packaging data issues for both existing and new8. Regulatory: To ensure system data and data quality meets regional regulatory requirements9. R&D Packaging: Ongoing support to R&D packaging SMEs and Leads in data system & functionality- LocationToronto, ON
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- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareersInFood.com #1718362
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