Job Description

JOB PURPOSE AND SUMMARY

This position provides the leadership and oversight of the R&D PLM system as the "single source" for ingredient/product specifications and recipe data. The R&D Data and Systems Administrator serves as a gatekeeper for data accuracy and ensures alignment with production Bill Of Materials (BOM).

The R&D Data and Systems Administrator supports the review, understanding, and compliance of all programs, policies, and procedures contained in the Food Safety and Quality Management System. Understands role in food safety and regulatory responsibilities as required by the SQF Food Safety Code and reports any food safety concerns to initiate appropriate action.  Actively participates and supports the 5S and MES initiatives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The job duties listed are typical examples of the work performed by positions in this job classification. Not all duties assigned to every position are included, nor is it expected that all positions will be assigned every duty.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain and be the subject matter expert of the Kagome PLM system
• Work with R&D Scientists to create materials, upload specification and recipe data, resolve system issues and generate reports.
• Procure, input, and maintain relevant vendor ingredient documentation (Specifications, Nutritionals, SDS, Initial Cost, etc.)
• Maintain R&D data set up and integrity inside the PLM system and ensure pristine data hand-off to the ERP system acting as the gatekeeper for multi-plant creation of new ingredient items.
• Provide leadership and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes/workflows, configuration, & requirements management for the Kagome ERP/PLM system
• Create, implement, and maintain relevant R&D reports (Preliminary Ingredient Specifications, Sample Request memos, Manufacturing documents, Costing, KPI Dashboard, Monthly Report)
• Assist with training of all R&D users of the Kagome ERP/PLM system
• Collaborate with IT, Operations Finance, and Plant personnel to ensure R&D data is aligned with production BOM, ERP, and relevant Customer data.
• Identify process and system gaps and recommend solutions to address and support the implementation of improvements.
• Ensure data integrity as ingredient substitutions and formulation revisions occur.
• Identify data accuracy issues and work with other R&D and Operations resources to determine the best solution to ensure consistency.
• Other duties as assigned by Management.

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers’ R&D & QA groups.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal teams.
• Exhibits leadership and mentorship skills amongst peers
• Demonstrates the ability to independently manage project work and multi-task high priority projects
• Self-motivated and able to work effectively in a team.

Company Description

Consumers may not be familiar with our name but they probably eat our products and don’t realize it. National chain restaurants, grocery stores, and big-box stores across the United States and around the globe use our products. We are there in your communities at sporting events, parties, school picnics, with your family after a long day, or coming together to celebrate a milestone event. Creating delicious food that nourishes our spirits as well as our bodies is a privilege we take seriously. Start a fruitful career with Kagome today! Kagome is looking for qualified, hardworking, dedicated individuals to join the team!