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Profile Summary:Reporting to the Head of Innovation, the Master Roaster/Blender plays a critical role in driving roasting efficiency and blend optimization throughout the coffee development lifecycle. With deep expertise in green coffee classification, selection, roasting and utilization, this role is accountable for roast profiling, blend precision, and cup quality from concept through commercialization. Collaborating across Green Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Product Development, Plant Operations, and Sales, the Master Roaster/Blender ensures cross-functional execution that maximizes product value, margin, and production performance. By strategically leveraging diverse green classes, the role delivers tailored solutions that meet customer expectations while streamlining sourcing and roasting workflows.Specific Accountabilities: Lead the Product Development Team driving excellence in execution and innovation across green coffee and roast developmentDevelop and manage sensory panels responsible for evaluation of green coffeeImprove internal processes and procedures for sample preparation, evaluation and analysis for all inbound green coffee, benchmarking against industry best practices and operational KPIs Combine innovative and creative ideas as customer solutions - modify recipes for taste enhancement, reach productivity goals, develop and improve productsLead green coffee rationalization and blend optimization initiatives, extracting maximum value from selected greens to identify cost reductions in finished product and improving operational efficienciesRevise green coffee specifications to align with industry standards, streamlining procurement and expanding sourcing flexibility Lead product development from ideation to commercialization for all new products with accelerated timelines and optimized scale-up planning Optimize existing products and formulations to increase margins and improve efficienciesTranslate customer needs into initiatives while aligning internal stakeholders to influence business strategyManage external roasting partners and develop roast profiles to meet customer parameters, focusing on flavor precision, roasting yield, and process scalabilityDevelop and lead pertinent training for Product Development and cross-functional teams to build capability in sensory evaluation, green coffee classification, and blend optimizationParticipate in customer meetings as required acting as a technical and strategic product expertSome travel to coffee origins to support sourcing decisions, deepen supplier relationships, and reinforce supply chain resilienceOther duties and projects as assignedUnderstand, apply and actively participate in maintaining product quality and food safety program practices including BRC, HACCP, QA / QC, GMP, Sanitation and good hygiene practices.Understand, apply and actively participate in maintaining health and safety program practices promoting a culture of operational discipline and complianceIdeal Qualifications:Minimum 10 years experience in a Master Roaster or Master Blender roleExperience with perforated and solid drum roasters. Experience with JB 23R is a plusStrong understanding of diverse green coffee types & originsIn depth knowledge of key industry blends in North America Demonstrated success in blend optimization and cost-reduction initiativesStrong analytical skills in roasting yield, formulation efficiency, and data interpretationTrack record in commercializing new products under accelerated timelinesProven ability to work cross-functionally with teams involved in execution plant management, procurement, engineering, packaging, quality, customer success, sales & marketingExcellent communication skills, verbal and writtenHighly organized with effective time management skillsEffective leadership and people management skillsExcellent inter-personal skillsAbility to work in a fast-paced environmentSelf-starter Confident, consistent decisive personality