Senior Process Specialist

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8.

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• •Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• •Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• •Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• •If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• •Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• •Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How You Will Make History Here…

You will be responsible for developing thermal processes for new products and product improvements, ensuring products are safe for consumers while remaining manufacturable. This highly technical and specialized role requires a strong technical foundation combined with relevant industry experience. You will partner cross-functionally with Product Development, Quality, Engineering, Packaging, Marketing, and Manufacturing teams to successfully launch new products and execute strategic initiatives across domestic, international, and co-manufacturing operations. You may also oversee others supporting test execution, data collection, and thermal process calculations.

What You Will Do…

• •Develop thermal processes for products, brands, regions, and projects to ensure food safety and quality under manufacturing conditions.
• •Evaluate product formulas, procedures, ingredients, equipment, and processing variables to design and execute test protocols.
• •Collect and analyze test data, perform thermal process calculations, and recommend appropriate lethality values.
• •Conduct hands-on heat penetration testing as needed.
• •Qualify cookers and other thermal processing equipment within manufacturing facilities.
• •Investigate process deviations, perform testing and data analysis, and make recommendations regarding product disposition.
• •Support the evaluation, development, and implementation of new thermal processing technologies that improve quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• •Analyze products, formulas, processes, and equipment to develop robust thermal processes with guidance from Process Authorities and leadership.
• •Collaborate with Product Development and other R&D functions to ensure products and processes are technically sound and commercially viable.
• •Utilize specialized thermal processing software, laboratory instruments, data collection equipment, and pressure vessels to support process development.
• •Ensure all testing is conducted appropriately, and data is accurately collected, documented, and maintained.
• •Work across office, laboratory, pilot plant, and manufacturing environments, including areas that may be loud, hot, and require operating equipment or lifting materials.

Who You Will Work With…

• •Product Development
• •Quality Assurance
• •Engineering
• •Packaging
• •Marketing
• •Manufacturing Operations
• •Technical Leadership

What You Bring to the Table… (Must Have)

• •Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• •3+ years of relevant experience in Thermal Processing, or Food Engineering or Food R&D or Quality.

It Would Be Great if You Have… (Nice to Have)

• •Working knowledge of thermal processes and thermal processing equipment.
• •Basic understanding of microbiology and food science principles.
• •Experience working with food products and understanding ingredient impacts on heating characteristics.
• •Experience with thermally processed packaging systems and materials.
• •Strong analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical aptitude.
• •Excellent attention to detail.
• •Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• •Effective interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• •Ability and willingness to perform hands-on testing and process development work.

• •Master's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, Engineering, or a related field.
• •Experience auditing thermal processing systems, procedures, or operations.
• •Experience training or mentoring others.
• •Advanced knowledge of thermal processing technologies and food manufacturing processes.

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between

$82,000-$112,800

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.