R&D Documentation Specialist at PS Seasoning in Iron Ridge, WI

R&D DOCUMENTATION SPECIALIST Location: Iron Ridge, WI, US Job Summary The R&D Documentation Specialist is responsible for creating and maintaining accurate product-development documentation and data for the Research & Development team. Working to standards set by R&D leadership, this role owns bill of materials (BOM) set-ups, formula and recipe documentation, ingredient statements and nutritional information for new products, and the documentation packages that move projects from development through commercialization. The Specialist also enters and maintains R&D-item records in the TraceGains application, coordinating closely with the Quality team, which administers the TraceGains system. This role keeps R&D documentation clean and projects moving as PS Seasoning grows. Key Responsibilities Product Development Documentation 1. Create and maintain bill of materials (BOM) set-ups for new and existing finished goods, ensuring accuracy of components, quantities, and units of measure. 2. Develop and maintain formula and recipe documentation as the R&D system of record, following naming, versioning, and data-integrity standards set by R&D leadership. 3. Build and update ingredient statements and nutritional information for products in development, in line with FDA and USDA requirements. 4. Maintain organized, retrievable R&D project documentation. Data & Systems (TraceGains — shared with Quality) 1. Enter and maintain R&D-item records in the TraceGains application (e.g., new R&D ingredients and items), coordinating with the Quality team, which administers the system. 2. Pull supplier and ingredient data from TraceGains to support R&D documentation, and flag missing or inconsistent information to Quality for follow-up. 3. Partner with the Quality Systems Specialist/Coordinator on item set-ups and specification inputs, respecting Quality’s ownership of the TraceGains system, vendor document follow-up, and official specification sheets. Commercialization & Launch Support 1. Prepare and organize documentation packages required for commercialization reviews and first-time production runs. 2. Coordinate with Quality, Regulatory, and Sourcing to keep R&D-side documentation accurate and consistent. Continuous Improvement 1. Support continuous improvement of R&D documentation workflows, templates, and standards. 2. Maintain audit-ready R&D records; identify and correct data discrepancies. Compliance 1. Execute documentation to the standards and templates established by R&D leadership; escalate exceptions appropriately. 2. Comply with GMP, personal hygiene, and food safety and employee safety programs. Qualifications • Associate’s degree in Food Science, Business, Information Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience. New graduates encouraged to apply. • 1+ years of experience in documentation, data entry, administrative, or specification-support work preferred; relevant internships count. • Excellent attention to detail, organizational, and communication skills. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. • Beginning knowledge of product specifications, BOMs, and nutritional labeling a plus. Preferred Qualifications • Experience in the food manufacturing or processing industry. • Exposure to an ERP system (e.g., Deacom) and/or TraceGains or a similar PLM / document-management system. Working Conditions • Primarily an office and laboratory environment, with occasional visits to production areas. • Occasional travel to other PS Seasoning facilities may be required. • Flexible hours may be necessary to meet project and product-launch deadlines. Physical Requirements • Ability to work in a food manufacturing environment, including exposure to varying temperatures and noise levels. • Ability to comply with all cGMP requirements to enter a production environment. • Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing documentation work. 8:00am — 4:30pm (Core Hours); additional hours, 1st and 2nd shift support or weekend support as needed during launches or deadlines. E-verify Employer