Senior Application Specialist

Job Description:

The Senior 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
• 10+ 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 $89,820 - $129,116.
• 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.”