Business Unit OverviewHere's what all the hype is about: Premier Nutrition Company (PNC) is one of the fastest-growing companies in the convenient nutrition space showing clear leadership in the category of protein shakes and protein powders. We make the brands Premier Protein, Dymatize, and PowerBar, which is sold internationally, and we are part of our holding company, BellRing Brands (NYSE: BRBR).
We have a simple, yet powerful, formula for our success, which we’ve been nailing for over 15 years. We start off with an organization powered by our company purpose—Changing Lives with Good Energy. Then our purpose-driven people are given the support and autonomy to develop and grow. Next, we are super-intentional about designing a culture where everyone feels like they truly connect and belong, which is one of our five company core values. Purpose-driven, connected employees who are consistently mastering new skills deliver amazing business results. And winning companies with amazing people and thriving cultures attract and retain top talent, so the cycle becomes self-reinforcing or what we call our regenerative culture.
We don’t mind sharing our formula since, as people who believe in the power of changing lives with good energy, we think the world would be a better place if more workplaces treated adults like adults and gave them the platform to do the best work of their lives—alongside some truly amazing colleagues. The results of our vibrant culture speak for themselves: We were certified as a Great Place to Work for the 8th year-running in 2024. And we currently rank #2 on Fortune Magazine’s Best Workplaces in our category, and in the top 12 for each of the last 5 years.
PNC seeks individuals who will flourish in this type of work environment and will add to our culture and help build this high-growth company for the next phase in our amazing journey. Does this sound like you? Then read on…#LI-hybrid
ResponsibilitiesThe successful candidate will be a technical expert in high protein RTD product development. This scientist will be a key resource for our R&I teams to ensure robust technical understanding and validation of innovation, renovation projects and new formulations. As a Subject Matter Expert (SME), this position is an internal technical resource/consultant for various R&I scientists and team members and strongly influences or oversees execution of several Strategic Initiatives (SIs). This role will be instrumental in enhancing technical know-how for the R&I development team.
This position leads SI and cross-functional initiatives and is a key link between R&D, internal technical functions, and external partners. This position works with limited supervision and has accountability for significant decisions that drive category growth made jointly with senior leadership in R&I and other functions.
QualificationsWhat are we looking for?
Education:
- BS in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering or similar disciplines.
- Note: Highly relevant hands-on experience can supplant required traditional academic preparation.
Experience:
- 12+ years’ experience in Food industry, which includes substantial experience in R&D, New Product Development, Product Commercialization, Project Management and/or product/process improvement experience.
- 5+ years’ experience with dairy protein RTD beverages.
- Substantial experience influencing other developers.
- Success in matrixed organizations that require working in cross-functional teams and with external technical resources is required.
Skills and mindset:
- Strong fundamental experience in dairy protein RTD beverages product development.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, execute and analyze robust experiments to answer business relevant questions and clearly communicate/document recommendations.
- Demonstrated ability to execute and/or oversee execution of projects within timelines and meet/exceed project targets.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in dynamic technical team environments (cross-functional teams, both internal and external resources) through excellent interpersonal, influencing and communication skills (both written and verbal).
- Demonstrated ability to effectively influence other scientists and aptitude for technical mentorship.
- Ability to excel in fast-paced business environment, demonstrated ability to self-motivate and manage multiple priorities.
- Ability to travel up to 20% to various sites e.g., project exploration/implementation at third parties/co-manufacturers.
- Ability to lift and work with bulk ingredients.
So, if after reading through this long list you’re thinking—I’m not sure I meet 100% of these requirements, should I still apply? YES—if you embody a growth mindset, see challenges as opportunities to develop, and find innovative ways to get the real work that matters done, you sound like our kind of candidate!
The 5 capabilities or mindsets most relevant to this role:
- Thrive in ambiguity amid competing priorities
- Creativity, exploration, & innovativeness
- Drive and own results
- Embody a strategic mindset
- Bring people along
You will thrive here and may just do the best work of your life if…
- You can be flexible in your approach to people challenges and abandon past practices if they don’t make sense or would lead to a poor outcome.
- You are comfortable being natural, casual, open, and even a bit playful at work.
- You don’t have a big ego and hate siloed thinking.
- You can be friendly, vulnerable, and self-deprecating in one moment, and deal with a challenging, delicate people-related matter as a professional in the next.
- You want to be an integral part of shaping and nurturing an amazing work culture.
This may not be your ideal next career move if…
- You like a lot of structure, rules, and uniformity.
- You like hierarchy, command and control management.
- Dealing with ambiguity or experimentation is not your jam.
- You like managing from your house with your camera off and demonstrating excellence through email.
- You tend to chase whatever shiny object presents itself during the day instead of real results.
- You enjoy writing stuffy job descriptions.
Here’s the deal with our not-so-standard, um…standard interview process because we know you are the curious type, which is why you’re still reading this…
- Quick 30 min phone chat with a high energy member of our Talent Acquisition team to do a quick overview of your background and answer any burning questions you have.
- Team interviews are kept to a minimum to foster a more efficient, candidate-friendly process:
- A short series of in-person or video interviews in a 1:1 setting; these are usually with the hiring manager, one or two other team members, and a person from another team to get broader perspectives.
- A case study or job task to simulate what you’d actually be doing in the role.
- Once your interview concludes, the team will meet for an in-depth consultative process to ensure we are hiring the right person for the right job.
We strive to create an equitable and inclusive environment to contribute to the success of our organization. Premier Nutrition provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, status as a covered veteran and any other category protected under applicable federal, state, provincial and local laws.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
