Now Brewing – Lead Product Developer, Beverage R&D! #tobeapartner

From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only

celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

Our purpose within R&D is to continually reinvent Starbucks by setting the pace for consumer-focused innovation, bringing ideas to life, and creating special moments for our customers, partners and each other.  You will be responsible for innovating, developing, optimizing and renovating products – idea to launch.  You will optimize processes and programs to elevate the product development life cycle.  You will work cross-functionally with Global Brand, Global Coffee Supply Chain, Regulatory, Finance and QA, to meet our financial and business objectives while delivering the Starbucks experience to our customers wherever they are.

As a lead product developer, you will…

·         Inspire our partners & customers by following a proven innovation process to create new products for Starbucks that customers love

·         Utilize business, customer, market and macro trend insights to create relevant products that deliver to our broader strategies and company goals.

·         Lead and execute multiple complex projects, develop comprehensive project plans, and strategies with discipline and agility to achieve business results

·         Manage and present project information and status to cross-functional team and varying levels of leadership

·         Mange commercialization of ingredients (pilot trials, scale-up, and commercialization) at supplier facilities

·         Apply technical knowledge and project learnings to create processing and product specifications that ensure products and processes meet quality assurance, food safety and risk assessment requirements.

·         Collaborate and influence cross-functionally, internally, and externally, across multiple departments to bring products to market, including innovation, renovation and line extension type projects.

·         Develop, own and execute comprehensive project plans and strategies, based on business, customer insights and data

·         Proactively adjust to project customers, market and business changes to balance priorities and keep projects on track

·         Provide technical guidance to cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered to the defined goals and timelines.

We’d love to hear from people with:

·         BS/MS in Food Science or other related field

·         Minimum 8 years’ experience in beverage and food innovation/product development, bench-top to full scale commercialization and process improvement or development

·         Strong knowledge of beverage technology, ingredient functionalities, chemistry, or engineering including beverage, ingredient processing and manufacturing.

·         Understanding of beverage ingredients such as juices, dairy, syrups, sauces

·         Working knowledge of human centered design experience or training a plus

·         A strong passion and experience in driving innovation at scale.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Deep knowledge and experience of product development and manufacturing scale up of food and beverage products

·         Knowledge of food quality control, food safety and microbiology

·         Knowledge of sensory, experimental design, statistics and consumer research methodologies

·         Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with peers, business partners and stakeholders internally and externally

·         Strong and effective collaboration, problem solving and communication skills

·         Ability to travel internationally yearly

·         Model’s leadership behaviors that are ground in Starbucks Mission and Values

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.  Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.  You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.   Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.

The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity.  At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate.

If you live in the greater Seattle area, we offer a flexible workplace that allows for hybrid work. Partners can work remotely up to two days per week.

Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today!

Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances.
 
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