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GoMacro
51-200 employees
Organic, plant-based nutrition bar producer
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Richland Center, WI, USA
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- Bachelor's Degree in Food Science/Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or a related field
- 3+ yrs of related work experience in a food development and operational support
- In-depth knowledge of food ingredient functionality, product formulations, and modification techniques
- Detail oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, passion for R&D, enthusiasm, and the ability to conduct themselves professionally
- Demonstrated ability to achieve results and a commitment to developing technical and business skills
- Experience effectively collaborating across levels and functions within own organization and with outside vendors
- Proven success multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment
- Proven ability to interpret scientific data, including sensory and analytical, and commercialization
- In-depth knowledge of all stages of the product development life cycle and product development methodologies
- Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing equipment, their processes, and capabilities
- Ability to thrive in a fast-moving and constantly evolving high-growth environment
- Travel Requires Up to 10% travel per year, when applicable.
- Improve existing products and optimize formulas for consumer appeal, manufacturing, and cost
- Leverage knowledge of food science and ingredient functionality to develop remarkable products and use sound experimental design to validate.
- Create products through bench top product development, leveraging culinary input, technical innovation, and consumer insights.
- Plan and conduct scale-up trials
- Provide training and guidance to production staff on process improvements and lean methodologies.
- Exercise excellent listening and communication skills, such as conveying technical concepts to others, writing detailed technical reports, and effectively conduct presentations to inform and influence decisions of others.
- Apply scientific principles and understandings to evaluate ideas and opportunities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional internal partners.
- Engage external partners to explore and identify new capabilities
- Interact with consumers to develop meaningful insights and translate them into concepts, prototypes, and commercial offerings
- Develop technical depth and business acumen
GoMacro makes certified organic, plant-based nutrition bars, including MacroBars, MacroBar Minis, and Kids MacroBars, produced in Wisconsin. The bars are sold online and through retailers in more than 25,000 locations, with recipes and packaging built around macrobiotic, plant-based eating. They differentiate themselves with a family-owned origin, a broad set of certifications (USDA Organic, Certified Vegan, Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, Kosher, and C.L.E.A.N.), 100% renewable-energy production, and a Give Back Bar program that donates to nonprofits. The goal is to provide accessible, healthy snacks at scale while expanding distribution and product lines and supporting nonprofit causes.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Viola, Kansas
Founded
2004
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Expanded to 25,000 locations since 2004 local store sales.
- TerraCycle partnership enables zero-waste wrapper recycling in Canada.
- Annual Give Back donates proceeds to autism, hunger, breast cancer nonprofits.
What critics are saying
- Class action lawsuit claims excessive sugar misrepresents healthy advertising.
- RXBAR captures 25% protein bar share with Walmart, Target presence.
- Clif Bar's 2022 Mondelez acquisition undercuts pricing, expands distribution.
What makes GoMacro unique
- GoMacro's MacroBars stem from Amelia Kirchoff's 2003 cancer recovery macrobiotic recipe.
- Products hold USDA Organic, Vegan, Gluten-Free, Non-GMO, Kosher, C.L.E.A.N. certifications.
- Facility runs on 100% renewable energy with responsibly sourced ingredients.
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