ITQ Technician - Annie's and Cascadian Farm

OVERVIEW

In the General Mills Natural and Organic Business Unit (NOBU), we believe that food should be both great for our business, our consumers, and the planet. We are a team of passionate innovators, driven by the love our consumers have for our iconic brands like Annie's and Cascadian Farm, and committed to creating delicious, sustainable, and accessible organic foods.

If you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you can make a real impact, join the NOBU R&D team and help us continue to be a growth leader at General Mills! The NOBU product R&D team, is seeking an ITQ Technician that will be a key partner in accelerating growth across multiple product categories within NOBU, specifically through Annie's snacking.

This role will be responsible to lead efforts that deliver growth through innovation, margin expansion from holistic margin management (HMM) and remarkability through renovation on Annie's cookie, crackers, grahams and fruit snacks.

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Key Career Experiences Gained:

• Functional: Total Product Experience, Commercialization, product maintenance, Organic expertise
• Leadership: Subject matter expertise, Matrix Relationship Management
• Broadening: Multi-Business and multi-functional facing

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Partner with NOBU R&D team to execute tasks to advance Cookie, Cracker, Graham and/or Fruit projects- focused on renovation, HMM and innovation
• Execute benchtop and pilot plant work to advance key projects
• Drive process improvements/ efficiencies on areas of accountability and teach/ train others
• Partner with team to commercialize projects with external manufacturers
• Develop and leverage internal and external networks/demonstrate the power of networks to others.

• Strong partnership and connection with ingredient vendors, integrated operations, sourcing and ESC partners.

• Collaborate with scientists, extended team, on method development and enhancements
• Formulate products in alignment/adherence with Cascadian Farm and Annie's ingredient and sustainability standards - e.g. certified organic, made with organic, non-GMO, gluten free, vegan
• Interface with cross functional partners as needed to advance work

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma and 2+ years experience in a lab setting or an associate or bachelor's degree in a science-related field
• Ability to effectively manage multiple competing priorities
• Experience solving technical/mechanical problems from the lab to the plant
• Understanding of food safety and human safety
• Comfortable in processing (pilot plant or plant) environment; comfortable operating equipment
• Ability to quickly pivot and take action
• Ability to communicate effectively and contribute to a team environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience learning new concepts quickly and apply in productive ways
• Ability to succeed in a dynamic and highly matrixed work environment
• Strong computer/technology skills
• Strong self-starter and holds a high regard for quality of work
• Maturity to navigate through stressful situations

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• International relocation or international remote working arrangements will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best - bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what's next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $45000.00 - $62000.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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