Overview:
Ajinomoto Foods North America is a leading frozen foods company, committed to providing nutritious and delicious meals globally. With a rich history of diverse ethnic brands, our brands have become household favorites all across America. We are dedicated to contributing to a healthier lifestyle through nutritious and balanced Umami foods. With a commitment to excellence and innovation, all our products are cooked with our customers in mind, providing healthy and delicious meals for all.
We are looking for an Product Introduction Analyst to join our team in the Portland area. The Product Introduction Analyst is a key contributor to the successful development and commercialization of new and revised food products. This person will use their knowledge and technical expertise to facilitate the planning, organization and coordination of Commercial Plant Testing. They will play a central role in the development of in plant processes, new equipment and ingredients testing, and the improvement of manufacturing efficiencies and cost down efforts
If you choose to work with us, you will be an integral part of a team with a rich and diverse culture that learns, grows, and succeeds together. You will also have access to some amazing benefits such as:
Salary $73,000/yr depending on experience

Schedule: Monday - Friday with flexibility as needed

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance on DAY ONE
• Company paid STD, LTD, and Life Insurance on DAY ONE
• 120 hours of PTO
• 401(k) Retirement Savings plan that includes company’s matching contributions up to 4.5%
• Wellness reimbursement towards gym membership and/or exercise equipment

Responsibilities:

• New and Revised Product Introduction
• Independently coordinate and conduct CP tests in support of new or revised product

development.

• Communicate effectively with R&D, Production, Quality Assurance and other departments

to resolve issues and ensure smooth commercialization of new or revised products.

• Resolve production and processing related issues and ensure accurate and successful

commercialization of new or revised products.

• Assist with creating, revising and maintaining the Bill of Materials, routings, flow charts and

other supporting documentation for new and current products in compliance with

applicable management systems.

• Ensuring departmental procedures, GMPs, quality and safety standards are met or

exceeded.

• Promote a positive, team-oriented environment.
• Perform all other work as required. Projects: Process Development, Raw Materials,

Packaging Materials, Total Delivered Cost, Total Productive Maintenance, and Safety

• New and Revised Product Introduction
• Independently coordinate and conduct CP tests in support of new or revised produc