Product Development Coordinator - Kennesaw, GA

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Job Title: Product Development Coordinator - Kennesaw, GA
Location: Kennesaw, GA, South United States, USA

Company: Archer Daniels Midland Company (ADM)
Industry Sector: Agribusiness
Industry Type: Input Retail, Cooperative and Related Crop Services
Job Type: Full Time

Job Description: Job Description

Product Development Coordinator - Kennesaw, GA

NATURE & SCOPE

Product Development Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the development of new formulations, maintenance/improvement of existing formulations, advising on in-process formula modification, and creation of customer and internal samples. Scope includes development of prototypes, yield and manufacturability analysis of currently produced products, raw material evaluation and set up, sample set up and production, as well as provision of technical expertise to internal and external contacts.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

The responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to the following:

Compliance with all safety procedures and SOP's related to each job task
Preparation and proper documentation of samples and analysis
Participate in formulation and development of new products by testing powder rheology and providing feedback to to improve formulation when tests are outside established limits.
Evaluate products during production to troubleshoot problems as needed, providing recommendations to internal and external contacts
Creation and maintenance of technical documents, reports, and databases related to new prototyped products and/or yield improvement efforts
Record and sometimes interpret results to present to senior colleagues
Use computers and perform mathematical calculations for the preparation of graphs
Provide secondary assistance to all members of CD&D/Commercial/Operations departments
Oversee and participate in departmental formulation and development of new products by testing rheology and sensory attributes. Provide feedback to improve formulation when tests are outside established limits.
Remain current with relevant technical developments, especially those which can save time and improve reliability
Lead re-formulation and re-development efforts for existing products that present unexpected manufacturability problems or require formulation-based improvements and/or corrections
Manage any in-process changes related to raw material replacement and re-evaluation of manufacturability due to these changes
Set up sample recipes in ERP system for production

Education

Minimum - 1+ year's experience in product development, sample development, or associated skill sets
Preferred - Bachelors degree or higher; prefered in technical, nutritional, pharmaceutical, product management or equivalent.

Experience

Minimum - Professional exposure to product development cycle including internal product set up
Preferred - 2+ years' experience in supplement, pharmaceutical, food science, or other product development focused field. Experience concentrated on formulation, prototype and sample development, and new product set-up and launches.

Specific skills

Strong analytical skills including the ability to quickly learn new tasks/processes and identify areas for improvement
Superior multi-tasking, and time management skills
High level written and verbal communication capabilities
Ability to lift up to ~50lb, multiple times per week
Very strong computer skills, including all Microsoft Office programs (spreadsheet management, presentations, document and form/template development, etc.), data tracking / manipulation / presentation, back-end ERP system familiarity
Strong leadership and inter-/intra-departmental communication skills
Capable of managing and maintaining an independent laboratory workspace
Advanced problem solving and reasoning skills; both mathematics and physics-based problem solving

Specific characteristics

Ability to adapt to changing requirements and tasks
Willingness to identify areas of need and address them autonomously with minimal input from management
Very quick learner who is eager to take on new and challenging responsibilities, often through their own initiatives
Highly effective communicator; capable of presenting technical information to a wide variety of audiences
Results driven, highly proactive, strong work ethic

Other Requirements:

Valid Driver's License

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Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are cornerstones of ADM's efforts to continue innovating, driving growth, and delivering outstanding performance. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce and create welcoming, truly inclusive work environments - environments that enable every ADM colleague to feel comfortable on the job, make meaningful contributions to our success, and grow their career. We respect and value the unique backgrounds and experiences that each person can bring to ADM because we know that diversity of perspectives makes us better, together.

We are committed to ensuring all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We welcome everyone to apply, especially those individuals who are underrepresented in our industry, as we strive to ensure our workforce represents the world that we help to feed: people of color, women, gender non-conforming, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging, please visit our website here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion | ADM.

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Job Post Date: 05/02/25