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Michael Foods Inc.

Sr. Director, HR

Hopkins, MN · On-site

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution ... The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations ...

Michael Foods Inc.

Sr. Director, HR

Hopkins, MN · On-site

Business Unit Overview Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution ... The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in employee relations, workplace investigations ...

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Perry, IA

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Greeley, CO · On-site

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Elkhart, IN

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Perry, IA · On-site

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Columbia, MO

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Tupelo, MS · On-site

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Perry, IA · On-site

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

JBS USA

QA Director II-Prepared Foods

Columbia, MO · On-site

This person will serve as one of the organization's senior quality leaders, partnering closely with ... Deep knowledge of USDA, HACCP, GMPs, SSOPs, environmental monitoring programs, and GFSI standards.

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior deep foods in the United States is $80,287.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $41,500.00 and $103,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Senior Deep Foods vs Deep Foods?

AspectSenior Deep FoodsDeep Foods
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, 3+ years experienceEntry-level or mid-level, often with similar educational background but less experience
Work EnvironmentManufacturing plants, quality control labs, R&D departmentsProduction facilities, quality assurance, food processing units
Employer & Industry UsageFood manufacturing companies, large-scale food producersFood processing companies, wholesale food distributors

Senior Deep Foods typically requires more experience and leadership responsibilities compared to Deep Foods. While both roles operate within the food manufacturing industry and share similar credentials, senior positions focus on oversight, strategy, and quality management, whereas Deep Foods roles may involve more hands-on production tasks.

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Infographic showing various Senior Deep Foods job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 72% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 25% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,287 per year, or $38.6 per hour.

Senior Food Scientist - Co-Manufacturing

Roskam Foods

Grand Rapids, MI

$84K - $115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 25 days ago

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Company rating: 6.0 out of 10

Based on 13 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

339th of 444 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Roskam Foods 

Position Title: Sr Food Scientist

Reports to: Director of R amp;D

About Us

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading, scaled, and rapidly growing contract manufacturing partner for world-renowned food brands. We currently operate 8 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Canada where we produce a wide array of frozen and ready-to-eat breakfast products, snacks, frozen meals, confections, and custom dry blends. At Roskam Foods, we believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and the brands we serve. We rely on the exceptional leadership, talent, and passion of over 2,400 team members to fuel our growth and “multiply possibilities” for each of our stakeholders.

Position Description and Purpose

Our growth has created an opening for a new Senior Food Scientist on the Research and Development (R amp;D) team. In this role, you will play a crucial role in the creation, enhancement, and optimization of food products. You will lead research initiatives, drive innovation, and collaborate with cross-functional teams and customers to develop market-leading food solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of food science principles, extensive experience in product development, and a passion for helping our customers grow their brands through high-quality, safe, and delicious food products.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who shares our passion for “multiplying possibilities” and wants to be part of a winning team!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Research and Innovation: Lead research efforts to identify emerging food trends, ingredients, and technologies. Drive innovation by conceptualizing and developing new product ideas aligned with consumer preferences and market demands. Recommend and advocate new product concepts to take to the next level of product development.

  • Product Development: Oversee all aspects of product development from concept to commercialization. Develop prototypes, conduct sensory evaluations, and refine formulations to meet desired taste, texture, nutritional, and regulatory requirements. Translate concepts into manufacturing friendly products. Conduct pilot plant and production line trials. Provide production start-up support. Conduct shelf-life testing and sensory evaluations.

  • Recipe Formulation: Develop and optimize product formulations, considering factors such as ingredient functionality, cost, shelf-life stability, and production scalability. Utilize scientific principles to achieve desired product attributes and ensure consistency across batches.

  • Ingredient Sourcing and Evaluation: Identify and evaluate raw materials and ingredients for use in product formulations. Collaborate with procurement and suppliers to source high-quality ingredients that meet quality, safety, and sustainability standards. Initiate alternate ingredient evaluations.

  • Process Optimization: Optimize manufacturing processes to improve product quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Collaborate with operations teams to scale up production processes and troubleshoot any issues that arise during manufacturing.

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