Technical Writer
Company Name:
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Requisition Number: 9979
Job Title: Technical Writer
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: Research & Development
Company: Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Business Unit / Location: Norwalk (Corp)
Description:
Take the opportunity to work with one of America's best-loved and well-recognized brand icons. With annual sales exceeding $1 billion, eight manufacturing facilities across the country, and 5,000 employees committed to excellence, Pepperidge Farm makes careers rise like fresh bread in a hot oven.
We are the nation's quality and good-taste leader in premium baked goods, from crunchy Goldfish crackers to decadent Milano cookies, from savory Swirl breads to zesty Texas Toast.
General Summary
Technical Writer Responsibilities
Implement all aspects of Optiva related activities, Product specifications systems and documentations supporting the R&D commercialization process. Includes end user support when required and participation in PLM/Optiva information sessions and power user meetings.
Meeting Coordinator Responsibilities
Plans and executes Top to Top and corporate product cuttings/demonstrations for the PF R&D department. Utilizes Food Presentation skills to ensure a high quality look that meets the Pepperidge Farm standards.
Technician Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Program Manager/ Technologists, conducts bench top trials and assists with pilot plant trials to create prototypes for review. Assists technologists with other project related activities as necessary.
Culinary Center Responsibilities
Partners with F&FB to ensure a well maintained Culinary Center.
Principal Accountabilities:
Management of documentation supporting the commercialization process (includes Optiva/Temp Notes/MCS) 60%
Coordinates product cuttings and demos for upper management and customer presentations 15%
Technician duties, including creating prototypes in the lab / pilot plant 15%
Maintains Culinary Center 10%
Job Complexity:
Working knowledge of various office and technical systems including: Microsoft Office, Optiva, QLM
Ability to work with cross functional R&D team to understand the impact of formula changes on associated documentation.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with various cross functional groups within the organization when accountabilities require.
Ability to work with R&D and Operations (Plant) personnel in disseminating technical information
Easily adapts to changing priorities
Job Specifications:
Minimum Bachelor Degree, with a Culinary Arts certification and a minimum of two years of experience required.
Good analytical skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills
Excels at information collection and documentation
Strong computer skills and the desire and ability to learn new and complex database software systems
Working knowledge of product documentation, ingredient specifications and formulations
Ability to work on multiple projects within a team environment
Working Conditions:
Business Headquarters with associated R&D Facility Norwalk, CT - office environment requiring significant computer usage. - infrequent travel (
State/Province: Connecticut
City: Norwalk
Company Sponsored Relocation: No
Job Classification: Professional
Business Area: Pepperidge Farm
Experience: Early Career/Recent Graduate
Workplace Setting: Corporate or Headquarters
Region: New EnglandEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Requisition Number: 9979
Job Title: Technical Writer
Position Type: Full Time
Job Type: Research & Development
Company: Pepperidge Farm, Incorporated
Business Unit / Location: Norwalk (Corp)
Description:
Take the opportunity to work with one of America's best-loved and well-recognized brand icons. With annual sales exceeding $1 billion, eight manufacturing facilities across the country, and 5,000 employees committed to excellence, Pepperidge Farm makes careers rise like fresh bread in a hot oven.
We are the nation's quality and good-taste leader in premium baked goods, from crunchy Goldfish crackers to decadent Milano cookies, from savory Swirl breads to zesty Texas Toast.
General Summary
Technical Writer Responsibilities
Implement all aspects of Optiva related activities, Product specifications systems and documentations supporting the R&D commercialization process. Includes end user support when required and participation in PLM/Optiva information sessions and power user meetings.
Meeting Coordinator Responsibilities
Plans and executes Top to Top and corporate product cuttings/demonstrations for the PF R&D department. Utilizes Food Presentation skills to ensure a high quality look that meets the Pepperidge Farm standards.
Technician Responsibilities
Under the direction of the Program Manager/ Technologists, conducts bench top trials and assists with pilot plant trials to create prototypes for review. Assists technologists with other project related activities as necessary.
Culinary Center Responsibilities
Partners with F&FB to ensure a well maintained Culinary Center.
Principal Accountabilities:
Management of documentation supporting the commercialization process (includes Optiva/Temp Notes/MCS) 60%
Coordinates product cuttings and demos for upper management and customer presentations 15%
Technician duties, including creating prototypes in the lab / pilot plant 15%
Maintains Culinary Center 10%
Job Complexity:
Working knowledge of various office and technical systems including: Microsoft Office, Optiva, QLM
Ability to work with cross functional R&D team to understand the impact of formula changes on associated documentation.
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with various cross functional groups within the organization when accountabilities require.
Ability to work with R&D and Operations (Plant) personnel in disseminating technical information
Easily adapts to changing priorities
Job Specifications:
Minimum Bachelor Degree, with a Culinary Arts certification and a minimum of two years of experience required.
Good analytical skills, attention to detail, communication and interpersonal skills
Excels at information collection and documentation
Strong computer skills and the desire and ability to learn new and complex database software systems
Working knowledge of product documentation, ingredient specifications and formulations
Ability to work on multiple projects within a team environment
Working Conditions:
Business Headquarters with associated R&D Facility Norwalk, CT - office environment requiring significant computer usage. - infrequent travel (
State/Province: Connecticut
City: Norwalk
Company Sponsored Relocation: No
Job Classification: Professional
Business Area: Pepperidge Farm
Experience: Early Career/Recent Graduate
Workplace Setting: Corporate or Headquarters
Region: New EnglandEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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