Summary: Position to play a pivotal role in creating innovative and high-quality food products aligning with contemporary market trends. As our leader in development and innovation, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, formulating, and refining food products working with CPG brands and national retailers to align with market trends and adhere to regulatory standards. This role requires a blend of creativity, technical expertise, and an understanding of food science and production processes. Individual will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, production, and quality assurance, to ensure the successful development and launch of new products. Your work will directly impact the company's ability to stay competitive in the industry. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food innovation, a strong background in food science and/or a related field, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Major Duties/Responsibilities – other duties assigned as required.
Blend culinary arts and food science to work with our customer to develop new food products in conjunction with our contemporary frozen food manufacturing plant.
Assist in data gathering for new product and ingredient specifications.
Create new recipes and refine profiles with taste and nutritional requirements through experimentation and substitution of ingredients within current formulas and new formulas.
Formulate within development targets of price, portion sizes, and deliverable markers to meet customer needs.
Plan, manage, and run sensory evaluation sessions internally and externally with customers.
Support sales team in the creation of new products for sampling and sales presentations.
Collaborate with key internal stakeholders to manage the stage gate process of development.
Communicate organization wide status of R&D projects both by maintaining company database and regular live review of current positions
Manage production trials on-site at manufacturing facility
Direct lab staff on product development activity and instruction and prioritization
Qualifications and Position Requirements:
Food Science Degree or equivalent industry experience with a strong
A deep understanding of food science, ingredients, and nutrition
Experience with TraceGains and ESHA applications
A creative and innovative mindset
Strong organizational, communication and presentation skills
An ability to multitask and deal with changing priorities
Strong project management and organizational skills
Stiebs, LLC is a dynamic and growing food-ingredient and private label manufacturing company headquartered in Madera, California. Since its founding in 2005, Stiebs has evolved from processing pomegranates into a multi-divisional leader in sourcing and manufacturing high-quality fruit and vegetable ingredients. Today, the company specializes in industrial juices, concentrates, purees, and IQF (individually quick-frozen) food cubes as well as creating CPG products for the leading retailers.
What We Do:
Industrial Ingredients: We supply a broad spectrum of fruit and vegetable-based ingredients for food and beverage manufacturers.
Foodservice & Retail: Through our Foodservice division, we produce frozen fruit cubes, private-label items, and branded products (such as our Especial Fruits Acai line).
IQF Cubes: Our IQF product line focuses on fruit, functional, and savory frozen cubes—ideal for smoothies, ready-to-eat meals, and other
Our Strengths
Global Sourcing Network: We source raw materials from around the world, including California-grown fruit, European citrus and vegetable products, and exotic fruits from across the globe.
State-of-the-Art Processing: Our ce...ntral facility, spanning 40 acres in California’s Central Valley, is BRC-audited and equipped with modern processing technology. Additionally, we own and operate a state-of-the-art frozen food manufacturing facility with capabilities of bowls, trays, cubes, bags and more.
Quality & Safety Commitment: We maintain rigorous quality control, from farm to processing to delivery. Our team ensures full traceability, documentation, and adherence to regulatory standards.
Innovation: With dedicated teams for sourcing, processing, and R&D, we support the development of new ingredient formulations and CPG products.
Why Work at Stiebs:
Joining Stiebs means being part of a purpose-driven company that combines agricultural heritage with food innovation. You’ll collaborate with professionals who care deeply about ingredient integrity, food safety, and customer-first service. We operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment—continually expanding our product lines, refining our processes, and exploring global sourcing opportunities.
Stiebs is based at:
11767 Road 27 ½,
Madera, CA 93637
Phone: 559-661-0031 | Email: [email protected]
stiebs.com
