Molly Provost
Project Lead @Horizon Family Brands
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WORK HISTORY
Project Lead @Horizon Family Brands
Broomfield, CO, US
EDUCATION
Virginia Tech
B.S.
ABOUT MOLLY PROVOST
Strategic and results-oriented Food Research & Development leader with extensive experience in product innovation, formulation, sensory evaluation, process improvement, and commercialization within the CPG and food manufacturing sectors. Known for translating consumer insights into profitable, scalable products while ensuring regulatory compliance, cost efficiency, and exceptional quality. Core Highlights: • Spearheaded concept-to-launch development of 100+ SKUs, generating $150M in incremental revenue. • Directed formulation optimization to improve texture, flavor, and nutritional profile while reducing ingredient costs by 2% to 50%. • Managed pilot plant trials, scale-up processes, and co-manufacturer onboarding to ensure seamless production transfer. • Developed and executed sensory testing protocols, shelf-life studies, and consumer panels to validate market readiness. • Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, QA, regulatory affairs, procurement, and operations to meet aggressive launch timelines. • Implemented HACCP and FSMA-compliant processes to ensure food safety. Passionate about fusing culinary creativity with food science expertise to deliver innovative, market-leading products. Committed to driving operational excellence and building high-performing R&D teams that anticipate trends and exceed customer expectations. Open to leadership opportunities where food innovation, process optimization, and market impact intersect.
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