Senior Application Specialist
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Job Location: USA - Chicago Innovation Center Campus (IL), USA - Florida, FL - Remote Location

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 also troubleshoots 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, troubleshoot issues, and improve 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 customer needs and technical challenges in bakeries; lead troubleshooting efforts 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 solutions
• Conduct internal and external presentations/seminars on product benefits
• Participate in strategic exercises to develop business based on local market needs
• Write detailed reports of technical interventions; manage all technical information securely and accessibly
• Become a leading expert in the product range through training and field experience
• Build an active network with customers, equipment suppliers, researchers, vendors, and the international Puratos R&D community
• Provide insights on innovative raw materials and technologies to differentiate our products
• Build expertise and network in the specialty area; become a leading product expert through training and fieldwork
• Ensure compliance with food safety procedures; report issues to supervisor or Quality head

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 skills
• 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 benefits package, designed to promote a Happier, Healthier You which includes:

• Medical coverage starting 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 solution-oriented and an 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.”

Grow Your Career At Puratos USA

At Puratos USA, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, innovation centers, production facilities, and distribution sites nationwide. Our commitment to safety, health, wellbeing, collaboration, and the latest technology ensures our employees can innovate and thrive. Headquartered in Pennsauken, NJ, with locations in Boston, Chicago, Kenosha, Los Angeles, Miami, New York, and Seattle, we create pathways for career development and impactful contributions within the company, industry, and communities we serve.

We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie, and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers succeed by turning technologies and food cultures from around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10,000 employees in over 80 countries with a turnover of 3 billion euros (2023). Our passion for innovation, pioneering spirit, and unique culture drive our growth and future vision. Our commitment to our communities makes working at Puratos truly magical.