Job Description
Summary/Objective: Update and maintain R&D related ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system data. Participate in R&D projects, evaluate materials, collect and prepare technical documents. Collaborate with diverse teams while maintaining a safe work environment and adhering to VEI’s policies and procedures.
Essential Requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Read and understand R&D project requirements. Effective utilization of ERP System to review project tickets.
• Translate customer specifications and needs into ERP system.
• Create raw materials, packaging components and Bill of Materials (BOM) in ERP system, with ability to maintain accuracy.
• Participate in ERP system data clean up and maintenance.
• Capable of understanding formula calculation and creating Master Manufacturing Record (MMR) following defined instruction.
• Conduct material review, evaluation, and shelf-life extension approval.
• Gather and ship raw materials, components and product samples to fulfill customer’s request.
• Assist in requesting documents when needed.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interacting with colleagues, management, other departments and suppliers.
• Perform well in a fast-paced working environment, with flexibility in changing work priorities when needed.
• Familiar with lab environment. Able to follow technical instructions to measure ingredients and scale up formulas in lab setting.
• Participate in lab cleaning and sample organizing with colleagues.
• Able to consume and sample food/supplement ingredients and allergens in accordance with evaluation needs.
• Works with Urgency.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible to work overtime to meet deadlines in special occasions.
• Comply with all safety and SOP procedures.
Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice
Qualifications
Required Education, Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant technical field or equivalent work experience or a combination of both..
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including timely follow-up and commitment to deliverables, and openness to give and receive feedback.
• Able to develop strong cross-functional relationships and communicate with teams from both internal and external partners.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously or under minor supervision while maintaining accuracy, completeness, and sound judgement.
• Able to comprehend, interpret, and report technical data.
• Well Organized with Time Management skills.
• Result driven and self-motivated.
• Ability to balance workload and prioritize tasks with sense of urgency.
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, word, pdf etc.).
• Strong Attention to Detail.
Preferred Education, Skills and Experience
• B.S in Food Science, Food Processing, Engineering or related technical field, or equivalent work experience or a combination of both.
• Experience in using an ERP System.
• School or work experience in Food and Supplement industry
• Comfortable working in a lab environment and operating lab equipment.
• Familiar with manufacturing setting and able to follow safety rules while in a manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of GMP.
Additional Information
Valentine Enterprises, Inc. (VEI) is very excited that you may have the opportunity to join us. We wanted to take a few moments to share some information about this great organization. If you are looking for a growing company that still has that family feel to it, then we are the company for you. Come grow with us!
Please take a moment to review the information below and get excited about the team you may be joining!
What Does VEI do? That’s a great question! We specialize in developing and packaging powdered supplements for some of the world’s largest and most well-known food and supplement marketers.
About VEI: Located in Lawrenceville, Georgia, VEI has been in business since 1972. Our experience in producing more than 1,500 products offers unsurpassed expertise in developing today’s most in-demand products. VEI does not manufacture its’ own brand. Each product is manufactured to be customer specific and proprietary.
As a contract and private label manufacturer, Valentine Enterprises Lawrenceville facility is a 300,000 square feet state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. This facility is equipped for contract blending, filling, bulk fills and flexible packaging solutions. In addition, VEI staffs a full product development lab that excels in flavor profiles and custom formulation, making each product precise and unique.
VEI employs over 300 employees at their Lawrenceville, GA location.
Commitment to Talent: VEI is a fast growing company. To maintain their growth strategy, VEI is committed to hiring the best talent the market can offer. VEI’s goal is to introduce new talent to the company and culture, grow that talent into highly productive employees and hire the best talent into the VEI family.
VEI is looking for employees that have a positive attitude, strong desire to do what is right, and a commitment to productivity and quality.
Got Benefits? – VEI Does! **Eligibility & Details as of 2024: **Active employees working 30 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in the VEI’s Benefits Program. You may also enroll your eligible dependents for coverage under the same plans you choose for yourself.
Generally, you are eligible for benefits on the first of the month after 30 days of full-time employment:
Additional Benefits:
Mission Statement: Family, Integrity and Innovation
Cause Statement: Making Quality Products for a healthier world.
If qualified, please submit your resume including salary history and salary requirements.
No relocation package is available for this position.
This is not a remote position
Due to overwhelming response we can only respond to candidates we wish to pursue.