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Associate Product Development Manager - RD

International Dairy Queen, Inc.
Bloomington, USA
Full-time
Manager · 3–5 years experience
Hybrid
Discovered 2 weeks ago

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Benefits

  • Benefit eligible employees may receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical and dental coverage, 401K match, paid time off (including volunteer time as well as parental leave) and so much more! To learn more about our great benefit offerings, Click Here.
  • Work Environment
  • Most positions located out of our global headquarters in Bloomington, MN will work a hybrid work schedule where you will work 3 collaboration days a week. Additional in office time may be required to support team/project needs.
  • Inclusion & Belonging
  • We are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging for all who touch DQ. We believe in and commit to fostering a community where employees bring their authentic selves to work, and where we recruit, engage, and retain employees, franchise owners, and suppliers based on qualifications and merit. We strive to maintain an environment where everyone feels welcome.
  • IDQ is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we use E-Verify to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new team members. You must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.
  • About International Dairy Queen, Inc. International Dairy Queen, Inc. (IDQ), based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is the parent company of American Dairy Queen Corporation and Dairy Queen Canada, Inc. Through its subsidiaries, IDQ develops, licenses, and services a system of more than 7,800 DQ restaurants in more than 20 countries. IDQ is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, Inc. For more information, visit DairyQueen.com.
  • Here at IDQ, we create extraordinary Fan experiences every day and we do this through our commitment to hiring and retaining only the best in class talent. We firmly believe that our employees are the catalyst to the success of the company where their initiative, strategic thinking, and entrepreneurial spirit are recognized and rewarded. We're looking for motivated, passionate and dedicated individuals with an inherent need and ambition to go after bigger challenges.

Qualifications

  • Minimum of an undergraduate degree in food science, chemistry or related field 3-5 years of product development experience within a Food service company, QSR preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills are required. Must be able to influence cross-functionally with ease and confidence.
  • Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities and project management plans to meet project objectives.
  • Ability to develop and grow relationships.
  • Must be a resourceful problem solver, bringing both logical and creative thinking to the decision-making process. Must be an engaged learner, bringing technical expertise from vendors and restaurant industry to help solve project related challenges.
  • Must remain focused on the end customer experience, designing ingredients and processes that consistently deliver product quality.
  • Must have working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point, Outlook, Smartsheet, and Asana. FoodLogiQ knowledge a plus.
  • Ability to work in a QA/Product Development lab and factory environments for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work occasionally on evenings and weekends, as necessary to meet project deadlines.
  • Must have the ability to travel 10% throughout US, Canada, and Internationally.

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