R&D Technical Documentation Specialist I at HP Hood (Wilmington, MA)
HP Hood· Wilmington, MA· $78k–$88k·
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Job description
Are you a self-driven person looking to advance your career as a high-impact player on a team? If so, we have an exciting challenge for you and your future!
Our culture is built on value commitments to innovation, quality, results, integrity, community, people, and collaboration that fosters a strong employee engagement, teamwork, safety and wellness. We offer a competitive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, wellness programs, employee discounts, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, ongoing development, advancement opportunities and more.
Founded in 1846, today HP Hood is one of the largest and most trusted food and beverage manufacturers in the United States. Our portfolio of national and super-regional brands and licensed products includes Hood, Heluva Good, Lactaid, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze, Planet Oat and more.
Job Summary Enters data accurately and consistently in external-facing R&D documents, including formulas, specifications, and process instructions in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) and ENF (Electronic Notebook & Formulator) systems. Completes tasks on-time to meet R&D project timelines. Baseline understanding/experience in food industry, awareness of Hood products, ingredients, plants, internal processes, and relevant software systems. Adheres to data management standards.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Reviews and accurately enters / updates formulas, ingredient and product specifications, process instructions in PLM system with information provided by Scientists/Engineers, Right the First Time.
- With supervision, communicate with internal approvers and suppliers to complete Ingredient Spec and Formula approvals
- Completes assigned tasks to create/obsolete items for PLM
- Completes assigned tasks in ENF
- Adhere to R&D Standard Operating Procedures and checklists.
- Travel required as needed for business; communicate with supervisor when not manageable.
Education & Experience
- 0-3 years of Data Management/Documentation experience
- Masters/Bachelors of Science/Engineering degree in Food Science or related field of study
- Experience in food industry highly beneficial
- Computer Science and/or Coding Knowledge highly beneficial
- Certifications highly beneficial
Skills & Competencies
- Basic technical knowledge of science, engineering, and/or quality assurance, preferably in food industry.
- Baseline knowledge of PLM,ENF, and/or data management systems; demonstrated ability to learn new softwares. Excellent computer skills and interest in information technology
- Math and science fluency
- Ability to complete assignments to meet project deadlines; attention to detail.
- Foundational interpersonal communication and collaboration skills
- Baseline knowledge of food industry, awareness of Hood products, formulas, processes, ingredients, plants, and internal processes.
- Curious and shows ability and desire to learn. Is personally committed to and actively works towards continual self-improvement. Leads-by-example while working on projects
- Works well with other team members; collaborates well with team members and members outside the department.
- Skills to handle risk and uncertainty as well as problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
- Strong self-accountability to meet deadlines and drive results; is accountable for own work; meets timelines and expectations.
#LI-GD1 #LI-Hybrid Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience and location.
The pay range for this position is $78,000—$88,000 USD
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HP Hood is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Female/Minority/Veteran/Disabled
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Why work at HP Hood
- Culture: Emphasizes core values of Quality, Integrity, Community, Innovation, Results, and Collaboration. The company describes a "family-oriented" and team-focused environment.
- Remote/Hybrid/Office Policy: Mixed model. Many manufacturing, distribution, and corporate roles are on-site. Some corporate and sales roles (e.g., Director of Human Resources, Technical Sanitation Specialist) are listed as remote. The company has two main office locations (Lynnfield, MA, and Portland, ME) and numerous plant locations.
- Notable Perks and Development: Offers a range of training and development programs to support employee growth. The company highlights its Total Rewards package (benefits, compensation).
- Workforce: Approximately 3,400 employees (per Forbes/company statements) or 908 on LinkedIn (likely a smaller subset of active profiles). The company has seen steady headcount growth (+3.8% YoY) and has 77 active job postings.
- Engineering/Technical Roles: Positions available in food safety, quality, process engineering, SAP integration, and project management. The company has its own R&D operation.