Jimmy Z.

Lead Product Development Scientist at Bunge | AIB Certified Baker

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

About

Energetic and dedicated Food Industry R&D professional with over 20 years of in-depth Product Development and Innovation expertise. Proven success in Product and Process Development from Concept to Commercialization; Quality Improvement; Productivity and Cost Optimization. Extensive knowledge in Food Ingredients and FDA Nutritional Label Regulations. Skilled in Project Management, Time Management and Cross-Functional Teamwork. Areas of expertise: • Product and Process Development: * Bakery Food Products, Snacks, Cake and Sweet Goods * Frozen Food Products, Entrées, Appetizers * Sauces, Syrup, Soups * Spice and Seasoning custom blends • Product Scale-Up and Commercialization; Process Capability; Manufacturing Process/Procedure Troubleshooting • Product Quality Improvement and Cost Optimization • Food Ingredients’ Application • FDA Nutritional Label Regulation and Finish Goods Nutritional Label Creation • Experimental Design • Sensory Testing and Consumer Insights; Shelf Life Protocols & Testing • Specification Implementation

Experience

  • Lead Product Development Scientist at Bunge
    Jan 2017 - Present · 9 yrs 6 mos

  • Sr. Food Technologist Product/Process Development at Wholesome Harvest Baking, LLC/A Division of Grupo Bimbo
    Apr 2014 - Dec 2016 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Sr. Product Development Technologist/Technical Leader at Pepperidge Farm
    2011 - 2014 · 3 yrs

  • Technical Services Manager at The Cheesecake Factory Bakery Incorporated
    Feb 2010 - Nov 2011 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Senior Food Technologist at Pinnacle Foods Corp.
    2007 - 2010 · 3 yrs