Maxine Jones
Senior Product Development Manager @Banza
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Product Development Manager @Banza
New York, NY, US
Lead R&D projects tied to dry portfolio product lines across all manufacturing partners* Drive forward sensory & cost optimization projects and work cross functionally to trial & implement changes at scale* Work with Quality team to implement and iterate on product standards* Coordinate benchtop prototyping for new and existing products; implement R&D plans and validate performance at scale* Partner with Sensory team on sensory optimization projects, help guide methodology based on project goals and leverage results to make data-driven decisions* Lead raw material performance optimization and work with Procurement to make informed supply chain decisions based on sensory research inputs and cost* Support marketing team with packaging, including proofing changes and providing approvals
EDUCATION
Stellenbosch University
PhD Food Science, Food Science
Stellenbosch University
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Food Science and Biochemistry
Stellenbosch University
MSc Food Science, Food Science
ABOUT MAXINE JONES
Experienced Product and Commercialization Developer, Quality and Food Safety Manager and Consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry. Graduate and professional experience in the protein sector of the food industry. Eager to leverage knowledge gained over 11 years from graduate research and professional experience to bring value to a company to assist with perpetuating the company’s mission and values. Passion for new product development from concept to commercialization with focus on formulations, ingredient functionality and applications testing. Focused and creative with an interest in developing innovative food technologies to drive product improvement. Highly motivated and positive individual with great organizational and communication skills. Experienced and well versed in HACCP implementation and quality monitoring to drive company food safety/quality resulting in customer satisfaction. Experience with USDA regulations, procedures and certification. My ideal environment is a professional, innovative, growth- orientated one. PhD in Food Science with a focus in Meat Sciences from Stellenbosch University.
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