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COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. At Beyond Meat, your primary responsibilities will be to seek out the best talent, interview candidates and assist in the hiring process. The position may also analyze the operations of Beyond Meat to determine which departments would benefit from additional staff. The ideal candidate must be very skilled at helping our team of recruiters finding highly talented individuals to meet a company’s needs. Further, the Associate Recruiter must be able to conduct candidate interviews and help maintain candidates in our applicant tracking system. RESPONSIBILITIES Identify all candidates with high profiles and analyze all business requirements for organization and assist in recruitment. Identify appropriate sourcing channels for all profile and track database and develop good professional relationships. Maintain all candidates for organization and monitor all interviews and hire ration and develop professional relationships with all field candidates and design various cost effective strategies. Develop procedures to maintain all candidates with help of all professional and social network and perform search on all websites and maintain knowledge on all trends and sourcing. Coordinate with all departments and assist in placing appropriate internal job postings and monitor all candidates for positions and ensure compliance to all hiring guidelines. Administer and maintain applicant tracking system and update status for all candidates. Monitor network of all candidates in cost effective manner and perform scheduling of all interview processes and verify all interview time and date. Assist in recruitment of appropriate candidate and ensure highest quality of all candidates and maintain professional processes for all internal and external clients. Perform all data entry and maintain accuracy in same and escalate issues to management id required and design all searches and maintain efficient information technology for all hiring requirements. Analyze all pipeline candidates and requirements for organization and coordinate with all employment contracts with candidates. Manage all employment requisitions for hiring managers and assist too develop and update effective job advertisements for all candidates. Manage and screen all interviewees for potential schedule all interview appointments for same. Assist all candidates with all interviews and perform pre-employment tests and schedule second interviews with all candidates and managers. Manage all communication with all hiring managers and candidates and prepare all required paperwork. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. The role of Chief of Staff will be to act as a senior advisor to the Chief Innovation Officer across all strategic and operational initiatives, activities, deliverables and special projects. The role will support Innovation leaders to identify and implement priorities, timelines, strategic initiatives,and revisit them regularly to assess progress. You will act as a key thought partner for brainstorming and identifying solutions to challenges across Innovation. RESPONSIBILITIES Assist in the development and execution of Innovation strategies in fulfillment of Beyond Meat’s Innovation team objectives. Facilitate a culture of innovation, collaboration, and appropriate risk-taking through personal example, mentorship, and accomplishments. Stay aware and current on latest scientific innovation in the Plant-based food sector and in allied fields. Maintain holistic oversight and responsibility for driving the Innovation portfolio forward, and balance of both long-term strategic vision and operational execution support. Plan leadership team retreats, developing objectives and agenda, coordinating with executive assistant on logistics. Coordinate the standing executive team meeting including meeting preparation, invitation of guests, meeting management and time keeping, minutes and action items. Oversee Innovation Strategy Development: define agenda, coordinate Research and Development leadership meetings including minutes and action items, execute strategic reviews. Mentor more junior team members through feedback on key decisions, issue resolution, and responses to challenges. Assist Innovation senior leadership with hiring decisions and provide oversight of overall headcount and resource deployment. Manage a variety of cross-organizational projects as Innovation representative within the company (i.e. formalizing the corporate strategic planning process, cultural initiatives, etc.). Respond to the day-to-day needs of the executive including preparing presentations and correspondence, attending internal or external meetings on behalf of executive, preparing talking points, taking notes at meetings the CIO attends. Coordinate internal and external Innovation team communications: drive transparency throughout research, facilitate connectivity, enable within-function and cross-functional reporting. Coordinate scientific activities within Innovation Team, including seminars, internal scientific meetings, advisory boards. Contribute to Innovation Portfolio Governance: deliver portfolio analytics, manage governance review, facilitate tracking and project management. Manage the overall research workflow, liaising within the team and beyond (e.g. Legal,Finance, HR, Procurement) to ensure that deliverables are provided on schedule, surface and resolve bottlenecks, and modify business processes to meet Beyond Meat’s evolving needs. Aligns goals with those of team members and collaborates towards their achievement. Help facilitate a culture of scientific knowledge sharing and exchange that provides learning opportunities for team members. REQUIREMENTS Broad understanding of the technology development process, objectives, metrics, and how they serve Beyond Meat’s overall mission and business goals. Accurate and concise communication skills are essential. Proactive, resourceful, self-motivated, and possessing exemplary interpersonal skills to interact professionally with all levels in the organization. Ability to act independently through complex cross-functional matrices and international sites is essential. Maintain strict confidentiality. Passion for Beyond Meat’s mission, vision and values. Excellent general problem solving and project management skills, and proven ability to manage multiple initiatives and complex tasks. Ability to translate complex scientific topics to clear presentations and papers. Plans, coordinates, collates and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW As Beyond Meat continues to strive to deliver its products faster, better and cheaper, this newly created role will be responsible for driving a team of Inventory Control specialists to drive an improved experience for our internal and external customers worldwide.  You will be the single-threaded leader to drive the day-to-day execution of our Inventory network, inventory optimization and system integration. This role will be critical in the development of new tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the Inventory Control space. RESPONSIBILITIES The head of Inventory Control will understand big picture ideas and work to incorporate company-wide goals and values into our Supply Chain. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing a number of responsibilities at once and can pivot between projects with ease. You’re a born leader: You will be a visible leader in the Operations community. Your colleagues will trust and respect your decisions based on your track record of critical thinking and well-communicated decision-making. You will implement and utilize world-class systems and tools to drive step-changes in Inventory Control performance. You will manage, mentor, and develop the Inventory Control team. You’re a strategy guru: You will always be on your toes thinking of a Plan B & be ready to execute when needed. You will be an out of the box thinker coming up with solutions to new problems whilst using your strategic influencing skills to convince the cross functional team to execute. You’re a dot connector: You will be able to bridge the needs of different functions and expertly translate the requirements to keep the value chain in sync. You love to win, and have fun doing it: You play a critical and extremely tangible role in delivering results. You will help with growing our leadership in the plant-based protein category QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Operations and/or transportation. Master’s level degree, MBA or higher preferred. 5+ years of Supply Chain, Operations and/or transportation-related experience A highly developed set of skills in quantification and analysis (Excel, Tableau, SQL) Strong communication skills with an ability to deliver complex information to a variety of audiences with impact Creative mindset with the ability to look at a problem with a number of different perspectives and ideas for a solution Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW As Beyond Meat continues to strive to deliver its products faster, better and cheaper, this newly created role will be responsible for driving a team of Transportation specialists to drive an improved experience for our internal and external customers worldwide.  You will be the single-threaded leader to drive the day-to-day execution of our transportation network, network optimization and system integration. This role will be critical in the development of new tools and processes to support continuous improvement within the Transportation space. RESPONSIBILITIES The head of transportation will understand big picture ideas and work to incorporate company-wide goals and values into our Supply Chain. The ideal candidate is comfortable balancing a number of responsibilities at once and can pivot between projects with ease. You’re a born leader: You will be a visible leader in the Operations community. Your colleagues will trust and respect your decisions based on your track record of critical thinking and well-communicated decision-making. You will implement and utilize world-class systems and tools to drive step-changes in transportation performance. You will manage, mentor, and develop the transportation team. You’re a strategy guru: You will always be on your toes thinking of a Plan B & be ready to execute when needed. You will be an out of the box thinker coming up with solutions to new problems whilst using your strategic influencing skills to convince the cross functional team to execute.  You’re a dot connector: You will be able to bridge the needs of different functions and expertly translate the requirements to keep the value chain in sync. You love to win, and have fun doing it: You play a critical and extremely tangible role in delivering results. You will help with growing our leadership in the plant-based protein category QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain and/or transportation. Master’s level degree, MBA or higher preferred. 5+ years of Supply Chain and/or transportation-related experience A highly developed set of skills in quantification and analysis (Excel, Tableau, SQL) Strong communication skills with an ability to deliver complex information to a variety of audiences with impact Creative mindset with the ability to look at a problem with a number of different perspectives and ideas for a solution Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. The Senior Commercialization Project Manager is responsible for the end to end management of the commercialization process serving as the single point of contact for a particular product/group of products from the post innovation phase to full production scaling. The Senior Commercialization Project Manager provides direction, leadership, and coordination to multiple cross-functional teams of subject matter experts to deliver new products to full commercial scale within the defined product specifications, timelines, and cost parameters. The Senior Commercialization Project Manager is a strong collaborator working with a broad group of business, supply chain, manufacturing, product, and technology leaders, to ensure prioritization and successful delivery across the full commercialization process at Beyond Meat. RESPONSIBILITIES Own product development and lead cross-functional teams through the commercialization process delivering products from innovation to fully scaled commercialization Develop defined commercialization stages from innovation to fully scaled production including the deployment of stage gates as the process progresses through the sequential stages Define and calculate stage cycle times, including deviations and confidence intervals by product group to measure progress and performance, and serve as inputs into predictive models. Apply Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to reduce cycle time and remove waste from the existing commercialization process and subsequent manufacturing processes. Establish robust progress and performance reporting mechanisms supporting data-driven decision making Actively manage and build rapport with the executive team and strategically advise on priorities, options, risks, costs versus benefits, and impacts on other business priorities Provide frequent and transparent updates, manage sponsor expectations, and keep all stakeholders informed of the progress of all in-flight products/projects Consistently identify, implement, and socialize the most effective processes, tools, and systems to keep the department current with world-class best practices. Lead and develop comprehensive resource models and risk mitigation plans in collaboration with agency leadership and disciplines leads Manage, mentor, and develop the commercialization team members reporting to the role. Actively contribute to the development of the Beyond Meat culture and standards of quality. QUALIFICATIONS Strong collaborator and team player with demonstrated track record building high performing teams across geographical areas in matrix environments Exceptional people skills with highly developed facilitation and conflict resolution skills Deep understanding and experience in process engineering and optimization Strong track record of leveraging statistical analysis in root cause analysis, problem-solving and target setting Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field. Post Grad in Business Administration preferred. Qualifications in Statistical Analysis and Lean Six Sigma 7-10 years in a CPG environment managing complex commercialization initiatives Proven track record in stakeholder management with strong cross-functional collaboration skills operating in a matrix organization environment Ability to travel to (up to 50%) Ability to interact with clients at an executive level Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail Exhibit strong team leadership and decision-making skills Excellent written and oral presentation and communication skills Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The role of the Senior IT Global Infrastructure Manager is to develop and deliver IT infrastructure projects, services, and support, including security related projects, on time, within budget, for a global team. This includes managing resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, as well as hands-on involvement, to meet the defined objectives. RESPONSIBILITIES Serve as a knowledge resource for information technology capabilities and best practices Develop the information security and compliance policies and procedures Prepare formal project documentation, including specifications, requirements summaries, and logical system design documents Manage priorities and services delivered through 3rd party or managed service engagements Deliver reliable and cost-effective IT Infrastructure Services (e.g. Network, Server Management, Storage, File Sharing, PCs, Mobility, Virtualization, Email, Messaging, Remote Connectivity, Cloud Computing and Integration) Establish metrics and service level agreements for managing IT Infrastructure Services that are aligned to business needs Direct and manage the IaaS environment and ensure the service level agreements are achieved by the vendors Lead the organization in the development and maturity of the IT Infrastructure Environment aligned to business objectives Lead the development of short- and long-range IT infrastructure plans and drive the execution Oversee the development, design, and implementation of new infrastructure services and changes to existing services, ensuring that commitments are properly planned, staffed, monitored and reported Infrastructure testing and testing methodology, and issue/bug management Infrastructure change control. Critically evaluate requests that impact systems and ensure sufficient end-to-end process understanding before making decisions and changes Build strong relationships with business groups and their leaders across the enterprise, and develop a detailed understanding of their issues, challenges and opportunities. Foster a culture of innovation, transparency and accountability in IT Owns the development, and support of Global infrastructure and security related project charters, stakeholders, plans, resources, budgets, issues, changes and risks, revising as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements Manages the day-to-day operational aspects of IT Infrastructure  Ensures that IT project plans are aligned with the requested timelines and goals for deliverables Present deliverables to IT Management, including test results and communication plans before passing to the organization Manages and controls IT Infrastructure project budgets, reporting on actuals, estimates to complete and estimates at completion Ensures that all IT infrastructure projects utilize and are compliant with the established project methodologies & standards Manages IT Helpdesk staff and provides best in class Level I, II, and III services QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field or equivalent work experience 5+ of progressive experience in IT Infrastructure Two or more years in supporting cloud based systems in Amazon, Microsoft, Google, or other relevant cloud platforms Strong knowledge of Information Security, Networking, Server and Storage Management, and Endpoint Support Strong knowledge of G Suite Platform, AWS, Fiber Optics, Commercial grade switches/routers (UniFi equipment experience a plus), MPLS/SD-WAN, Cybersecurity Frameworks (NIST), and Active Directory PHYSICAL DEMANDS Able to lift 25lbs, computer equipment Able to Travel to multiple company sites, roughly 10% of the time Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW   The Process Engineering team is looking for an outstanding individual to join Beyond Meat at the company’s HQ in El Segundo, CA. The ideal candidate has both strong analytical skills to evaluate market trends and consumer preferences, and strong strategic and creative skills to develop products that match that demand. This is a fast-paced role and requires individuals to manage multiple projects simultaneously while working across company functions with many different people and teams.   This a full-time position, reporting to the Packaging Engineer Manager, to design, test, and implement packaging designs that are an integral part of the organization’s Product Development process. They also review and improve existing packaging designs. This individual will work with internal resources and packaging suppliers to achieve functional packaging goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Create, test and implement packaging of new products that meet customer/consumer expectations, cost, and quality   Specify packaging equipment needs with Process Engineering Plan and execute packaging quality improvement and cost reduction for existing products Execute R&D packaging projects Support operations on packaging based projects and troubleshoot manufacturing problems Collaborate with suppliers on packaging materials, formats, and machinery related issues QUALIFICATIONS BS or MS degree in Packaging Engineering or equivalent 5 Years of relevant experience in packaging development in Food, R&D, and manufacturing environments Packaging Software skills: Cape, Tops, Artios, CAD, etc Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Docs WORK ENVIRONMENT Willingness to travel extensively, both domestically and internationally Ability to stand for long periods of time in a cold room environment Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. The Planner will be responsible for the planning and smooth running of production processes in a manufacturing company. This will include to create a schedule work to maintain a proper inventory to fulfill demand requirements which works closely with the Supply Chain manager or director. RESPONSIBILITIES Develops prospects for supply of company materials, goods and services with the specific function to support the R&D efforts Places purchase orders and maintains various other Excel- and NetSuite-based reports Identify, escalate, and resolve material shortages before they affect production Updates PO delivery status and notifies departments impacted by late deliveries Works closely with Quality Assurance and suppliers to ensure quality on-boardingis performed and new supplies meet all requirements for product specifications, testing, capacity and scalability Facilitates return of merchandise to supplier due to quality issues, delivery terms, etc. Works closely with Quality team to maintain Approved Vendors List and on-boardingof new vendors Supports Manufacturing with planning efforts to ensure appropriate levels of raw materials at various manufacturing sites Supports inventory control to plan safety stock levels of finished goods Performs other duties and special projects as assigned periodically by Supply Chain Director REQUIREMENTS 2+ years of experience in Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain or Manufacturing B.S. degree preferred with emphasis Operations, Supply Chain Management, or other applicable field Experience planning within the food industry preferred Experience with NetSuite a plus Instinctive critical thinker with an understanding of supply chain management concepts - forecasting, supply planning, and inventory optimization Capable of presenting data and analyses in an organized, clear, and concise manner Excellent verbal and written communication and relationship building skills Intermediate MS Excel knowledge (pivot tables, V-lookup, complex formulas, conditional formatting, and data validation) Ability to work in a fast pace, high-growth environment while juggling multiple projects and competing priorities WORK ENVIRONMENT Office environment Heavy email and phone usage, sitting and some travel Salary Commensurate with experience Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Process Development located at our corporate facility in El Segundo, CA. The Process Technician has the primary role to ensure the testing and development of the Process Engineering team is successful. This person will ensure preparation and correct set-up or materials and equipment for all the repetitions/variables for testing, whether at Beyond Meat’s pilot plant or factory, at equipment manufacturers’ facilities, or at a co-manufacturer facility. The Process Technician will become the expert in the PD team in machine operation and main maintenance requirements. This role, along with the PD team member will also interface with operations staff at Beyond Meat or co-manufacturing production facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare raw materials for process testing Assemble, run, disassemble and sanitize most equipment used in testing of Beyond Meat products Assist with shipping and receiving of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products Assist with process engineers testing which may include operating equipment, taking data, pre-weighing, batching, etc. Assist process engineers with communication and guidance of installation contractors in the installation of new/rented Beyond Meat equipment Calibrate equipment and meters Serve as backup to production floor if necessary Work with Process Engineering team on proactively improving Process Improvement program Write-up standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety SOPs and Preventive Maintenance SOPs for new machinery acquired by Beyond Meat QUALIFICATIONS High School and certification training in welding, electrical, electronics, HVAC, mechanical or other technical fields-- OSHA compliant safety training a plus 10+ years experience as a process technician at product development lab, pilot plant, or commercial capacity plant in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment 5+ years of extruder operation, experimentation, mounting, dismounting and sanitation experience Various configurations (single screw, twin screw, preconditioning) Experience operating and sanitizing pumping equipment, centrifugal pumps, progressive cavity, vacuum stuffers, particle size reduction equipment for frozen/thawed material, e.g., meat grinders, pre-breakers, extractors, emulsifiers, etc. Experience operating mixing equipment for liquids, powders, and thick paste-like materials Ability to operate loss-in-weight equipment, continuous or batch as well as VFD controlled equipment Experience in setting-up equipment safety operating procedures, including documentation as well, as physical set-up and operation Mechanical and electrical aptitude to learn to mount and dismount equipment with ease Hands on mechanical and equipment operation experience Strong mathematical skills with excellent problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This a full-time position, reporting to the Director of Process Engineering located at our corporate facility in El Segundo, CA. The Process Technician has the primary role to ensure the testing and development of the Process Engineering team is successful. This person will ensure preparation and correct set-up or materials and equipment for all the repetitions/variables for testing, whether at Beyond Meat’s pilot plant or factory, at equipment manufacturers’ facilities, or at a co-manufacturer facility. The Process Technician will become the expert in the PE team in machine operation and main maintenance requirements. This role, along with the PE team member will also interface with operations staff at Beyond Meat or co-manufacturing production facilities. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare raw materials for process testing Assemble, run, disassemble and sanitize most equipment used in testing of Beyond Meat products Assist with shipping and receiving of incoming raw materials and outgoing finished products Assist with process engineers testing which may include operating equipment, taking data, pre-weighing, batching, etc. Assist process engineers with communication and guidance of installation contractors in the installation of new/rented Beyond Meat equipment Calibrate equipment and meters Serve as backup to production floor if necessary Work with Process Engineering team on proactively improving Process Improvement program Write-up standard operating procedures (SOPs), safety SOPs and Preventive Maintenance SOPs for new machinery acquired by Beyond Meat QUALIFICATIONS High School and certification training in welding, electrical, electronics, HVAC, mechanical or other technical fields-- OSHA compliant safety training a plus 10+ years experience as a process technician at product development lab, pilot plant, or commercial capacity plant in a food and/or beverage manufacturing environment 5+ years of extruder operation, experimentation, mounting, dismounting and sanitation experience Various configurations (single screw, twin screw, preconditioning) Experience operating and sanitizing pumping equipment, centrifugal pumps, progressive cavity, vacuum stuffers, particle size reduction equipment for frozen/thawed material, e.g., meat grinders, pre-breakers, extractors, emulsifiers, etc. Experience operating mixing equipment for liquids, powders, and thick paste-like materials Ability to operate loss-in-weight equipment, continuous or batch as well as VFD controlled equipment Experience in setting-up equipment safety operating procedures, including documentation as well, as physical set-up and operation Mechanical and electrical aptitude to learn to mount and dismount equipment with ease Hands on mechanical and equipment operation experience Strong mathematical skills with excellent problem solving and equipment troubleshooting skills Ability to multi-task with strong attention to detail PHYSICAL DEMANDS Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The Technical Services team is seeking an outstanding individual to join Beyond Meat to assist innovation leadership team to manage projects at the company’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. The candidate will be a resident expert for driving talent development and effect innovative technologies working with the team and operators. This position comprises primary responsibility for projects development through the commercialization phases. The ideal candidate has excellent engineering, analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to lead the development of engineering processes in an innovative food company, and an excellent record of impactful contributions as a Senior Project Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES Position will be based in El Segundo, CA but will cover multiple locations across the U.S. and requires a significant understanding of the business side of a Food Company as well as the ability to effectively communicate with and lead cross-functional resources. Travel is required to internal and co-manufacturer manufacturing plants, vendors, suppliers, engineering service providers, and any other sites required to successfully execute projects. Travel may involve domestic and international. 10% to 20% projected travel. Position reports directly to the VP of Manufacturing Position interacts frequently with leadership positions within and outside the Supply Chain function. External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local / state / federal government agencies, and co-manufacturing organizations. This person is recognized as a Technical Leader and an expert in Project Management and has demonstrated significant accomplishments and contributions to meet business initiatives. This position will manage a range of medium to large projects. Execute assigned projects by utilizing workflows with Innovation and Operations Groups Execute project initiatives to ensure that all projects are completed to meet business needs. Responsible to ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed accurately and that all projects are delivered within cost, schedule, and performance success criteria. QUALIFICATIONS 5+ years of total experience in Food Manufacturing with 3+ years of Project Management experience, leading projects from beginning to end. Bachelors of Science Formal project management training or certifications. A track record of managing several $2MM+ capital projects and a progression through multiple roles in the Food Manufacturing industry.  The candidate must possess excellent leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The Commercialization team is seeking an outstanding individual to join Beyond Meat to assist innovation leadership team to manage projects at the company’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. The candidate will be a resident expert for driving talent development and effect innovative technologies working with the team and operators. This position comprises primary responsibility for projects development through the commercialization phases. The ideal candidate has excellent engineering, analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to lead the development of engineering processes in an innovative food company, and an excellent record of impactful contributions as a Project Manager. RESPONSIBILITIES Position will be based in El Segundo, CA but will cover multiple locations across the U.S. and requires a significant understanding of the business side of a Food Company as well as the ability to effectively communicate with and lead cross-functional resources. Travel is required to internal and co-manufacturer manufacturing plants, vendors, suppliers, engineering service providers, and any other sites required to successfully execute projects. Travel may involve domestic and international. 10% to 20% projected travel. Position reports directly to the Director of PMO Position interacts frequently with leadership across all areas of the business. External interaction will include, however, is not limited to, internal functional groups, equipment vendors, construction contractors, engineering services contractors, local / state / federal government agencies, and co-manufacturing organizations. This person is recognized as an expert in Project Management and has demonstrated significant accomplishments and contributions to meet business initiatives. This position will manage a range of medium to large projects. Execute assigned projects by utilizing workflows with Commercialization, Innovation and Operations Groups Execute project initiatives to ensure that all projects are completed to meet business needs. Responsible to ensure that all project planning, deliverables, reporting, and spending forecasts are managed accurately and that all projects are delivered within cost, schedule, and performance success criteria. QUALIFICATIONS 2+ years of total experience in Food Manufacturing with 5+ years of Project Management experience, leading projects from beginning to end. Bachelor’s degree in business Formal multi-disciplinary project management training or certifications. A track record of managing several large scale capital projects and a progression through multiple roles in the Food Manufacturing industry.  The candidate must possess excellent leadership, organizational, communication, problem-solving, and conflict management skills.   Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The Innovation team is seeking an outstanding individual to join Beyond Meat to assist innovation leadership team to manage projects at the company’s headquarters in El Segundo, CA. The candidate will be a resident expert for driving talent development and effect innovative technologies working with the team and operators. This position comprises primary responsibility for special projects development from the initial concept through final commercialization phases. The ideal candidate has excellent scientific, analytical, strategic, and leadership skills to lead the development of engineering processes in an innovative food company, and an excellent record of impactful contributions as a Pilot Plant Manager for R&D programs. RESPONSIBILITIES Manage Innovation projects either individually or as a member of a team Lead continuous improvement within supplier organization Proven knowledge of downstream as well as a general knowledge of preparation techniques Ambitious and technically-minded, with strong social and interpersonal skills Demonstrate the ability to learn new systems and applications, and various purification techniques Work effectively in team and/or project environments; possess strong math and computer skills, as well as the ability to apply science-based thinking to practical applications Responsible for the improvement of the raw material and ingredient quality and guarantee with the buyers the quality of the raw materials delivered to our plants Develop a close functional relationship with team members to review projects, contribute information, and provide suggestions regarding product-processing and product development work Understand and comply with all relevant food and safety regulations in pilot and food manufacturing environments Driving for results with a bias for action and ensure global consistency and follow-through of the programs Direct the management of cross-functional leadership teams; facilitating, coordinating and leading teams to complete a variety of technical program plans, tasks and landmarks Set the cadence and content for program creation and reviews QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of Manufacturing and Operations experience Previous managerial experience directly leading people and/or experience in leading teams, projects, programs or directing the allocation of resources Must have previous experience in the Food industry, FDA, USDA regulations Experience in an production environment that focuses on extrusion Sanitation safety WORK ENVIRONMENT Depending on the role, the work setting involves an office, warehouse, and production areas. PHYSICAL DEMANDS May require lifting items up to 50 lbs. and production floor duties Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This a full-time position contract (temporary), reporting to the Recruitment Team located at our manufacturing facility in El Segundo, California. The Recruitment Coordinator  has the primary role in ensuring the scheduling and overall recruitment process is successful. This person will ensure timely scheduling for all active candidates, booking travel, and ensuring a superb candidate experience for every applicant to Beyond Meat. The Recruitment Coordinator will become the expert in managing a candidate pipeline and grow in their recruitment career.  *Contract/Temp position only RESPONSIBILITIES Schedule interviews and phone screens working directly with candidates and hiring managers, in some cases arrange travel for visiting candidates Create and leverage email templating tools Edit automated scheduling and travel systems Coordinate with hiring managers on recruitment process and scheduling best practices Update candidate records and job postings in recruiting systems Provide follow-up correspondence daily to candidates via phone and email Track recruiting activities and providing candidate status updates in a weekly report Coordinate scheduling of post-interview debrief meetings Identify opportunities for improving candidate experience and scheduling efficiency Assist in the coordination of other recruiting activities as needed including in person greeting REQUIREMENTS Prior experience working with an applicant tracking system, preferably Lever Must be tech savvy and understands how to create and edit email templates within an ATS; Lever preferred 2+ years of recruiting coordinator or human resources experience Experience with G Suite, Microsoft Word, and Excel Bachelor’s degree Team player, solid work ethic, willing to pitch in where needed Strong customer service orientation with a demonstrated desire to exceed expectations Excellent written and verbal communications skills Ability to interface with all levels of the organization and with external candidates Problem solver, able to troubleshoot issues independently and drive them to closure with minimal supervision Great organizational skills and attention to detail, able to juggle and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously Flexible, able to change direction quickly Comfortable in a fast-paced environment and in dealing with ambiguity Candidate will have a solid sense of accountability and acute personal judgment Ability to handle confidential information and escalate issues when appropriate Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. w/ or w/o reasonable accommodations. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The Research Associate has the primary role of supporting the research and development group located in El Segundo, CA. The R&D team is a matrix organization dedicated to creating food products using plant-based proteins with a deep understanding of protein chemistry and process dependent behavior. The Research Associate will use scientific principles and a broad range of advanced technologies and industrial tools for achieving company goals. The Sciences Division of Beyond Meat TM is looking for an outstanding individual to join science and engineering teams located in El Segundo, CA. This successful, self-motivated, creative, team-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented individual will have a keen understanding and extensive hands-on experience with the ability to think beyond standard methods, independently lead and reach conclusions, and clearly deliver results within a matrix organization. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our core scientific understanding, initiate creative product development, and develop into leadership roles using the skills described herein. Candidate must have the ability to use error as a skill to learn and develop a product until success. RESPONSIBILITIES Support entire R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals. Adapt to evolving scientific priorities. Provide written and verbal reports of research activities. Participate in R&D Meetings. Conduct product formulations, melting temperature determinations, reagent preparations, gel electrophoresis, homogenization, sonication, centrifugation, dehydration, etc. Support mass spectrometer operations as required. Maintain and operate texture analyzer. Maintain and operate the micro-fluidizer for cell disruption, micro-emulsion and micro-encapsulation processes. Carry out routine equipment maintenance. Provide general laboratory support, purchase supplies, and share in kitchen duties and laboratory cleaning. Perform high throughput screening and carry out shelf-life experiments Support extrusion operations when required QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of industry experience with high school diploma Mechanical ability, working knowledge of tools, familiarity with scientific equipment and instrumentation are key, including pumps, centrifuges, spectrophotometers, homogenizers, electrophoresis apparatus, pH meters, balances, thermocyclers, imagers, etc Basic knowledge of biochemistry, molecular biology, and microbiology. Knowledge of acid-base chemistry and redox reactions Experience with microfluidizers, homogenizer systems, and bioreactors preferred Basic computer navigation skills required. Advanced skills preferred The ability to work in a team environment and also be self-directed This position may require the ability to work rotating shifts or beyond business hours Experience with Python, SQL, or other data analysis tools is preferred PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and consistently lift up to 50 lbs. WORK ENVIRONMENT Position located in a mix of typical laboratory, workshop and kitchen environments, and requires a tolerance for high worker traffic, close quarters, noise, odors, dust, periodically wet and dirty floors, and varying room temperatures and lighting Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This is a full-time position, reporting to the Commercial Director, that will provide the necessary support to our Food Service Sales Team.  The successful candidate will become the go-to person for colleagues by managing documentation, product specifications, customer service and logistics.  This position requires excellent organization, the ability to multitask, and superior communication skills. RESPONSIBILITIES Organization of customer documents, pricing, contracts, new customer documents and product specs Participate in internal product meetings during development and commercialization Maintenance of Trade Promotion software – promotions, deals, products and master data related to specific accounts Sales budget tracking as well as monthly performance reporting Assist with planning and logistics of Trade-Shows Assist with sample send outs and tracking 20% Maintain forecast in planning software in conjunction with Sales Directors QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel Experience with NetSuite or similar ERP preferred Has leveraged trade promotion software preferred CPG background Ability to thrive in fast paced environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent sitting at a desk, communication-using computer and phone Lifting not to exceed 25 lbs. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This is a full-time position reporting to the Director of Research and Development. The Research Scientist will use scientific principles and expertise, and a broad range of advanced technologies and industrial tools for achieving company goals. This successful, self-motivated, creative, team-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented individual will lead in their area of expertise to create and characterize macromolecular interactions with a specific emphasis on the chemistry, protein interactions, and solvent properties of plant yeast, bacterial and algal components. The Scientist will have a keen understanding and extensive hands-on experience with the ability to think beyond standard methods, independently lead and reach conclusions, and clearly deliver results within a matrix organization. RESPONSIBILITIES Support R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals. Adapt to evolving scientific priorities Leverage internal and external technology capabilities to develop products that match or exceed consumer needs and provide a significant competitive advantage Utilize core research capabilities and know-how to develop new products and improve existing products Develop product prototypes on the bench, conduct pilot and commercial scale trials, establish data and make a technical case for product feasibility Actively support the innovation stage gate process: brainstorming and ideation sessions, concept development, concept screening, feasibility and commercialization Build cross-functional support when appropriate and develop project plans to drive development and implementation Continuously search for and vet advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus Advise company officers in areas of scientific and process development expertise Provide written and verbal reports of research activities. Participate in R&D and larger company meetings. Preserve all forms of intellectual and material property generated from the above activities, including writing patents, writing protocols for novel processes Coordinate with vendors and CMOs for the supply of plant and microbial ingredients Oversee or conduct product formulations and analyses, reagent preparations, cell fractionation, gel electrophoresis, homogenization, sonication, dehydration, etc. Provide general laboratory support, purchase equipment, and supplies, and share in kitchen and laboratory maintenance Maintain a safe working environment QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Protein Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, Biophysics or Molecular Biology Minimum 5-year experience in academic or industrial research. Experience in food company ingredient and product development desirable but not required Prior experience with analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, protein chemistry, organic chemistry and/or reaction chemistry preferred Understanding of food product chemistry, analytical testing, formulation and processes used in food manufacturing desirable but not required Proven ability to combine scientific insight with strong technical skills and business acumen Experience working in a matrix and highly collaborative team orientated environment Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to interact and collaborate successfully with all levels and functional areas WORK ENVIRONMENT Laboratory, office and kitchen environments with some travel (10%) PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent sitting at a desk, communication-using computer and phone Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW This is a full-time Scientist position in the Innovation Team at Beyond Meat. The Scientist will use scientific principles and technical expertise, as well as a broad range of advanced technologies and industrial tools, for achieving company goals. The Scientist will conduct basic and applied research in flavor and flavor technologies in the context of developing innovative plant-based foods, as well as contribute to all aspects of product development as needed by the Innovation Team. The Scientist will have a keen understanding and extensive hands-on experience with flavor chemistry and analysis and possess the ability to think beyond standard methods, independently innovate and clearly deliver results in a matrix organization. A successful applicant will be self-motivated, creative, resourceful, adaptable, team-oriented and results-oriented. Prior experience in flavor creation and development, flavor analysis, flavor isolation/extraction, quantitative/qualitative molecular analysis, sensory analysis, flavor delivery or emergent flavor technologies will be considered. Post-doctoral and/or industrial experience is preferred but not required. RESPONSIBILITIES Support R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals. Adapt to evolving scientific priorities and communicate findings with other members of the team Leverage internal and external technological capabilities to develop food products to respond to consumer needs, company goals and provide a significant competitive advantage Utilize core research capabilities and know-how to develop new products and improve existing products. Develop product prototypes on the bench, provide sensory feedback on prototypes, oversee and/or support sensory studies, advise or take part in pilot-scale trials as needed, establish/maintain databases, interpret results and make a technical case for product feasibility Oversee or conduct research and development in the following areas: flavor creation and development, flavor analysis, isolation/extraction of natural flavors, sensory analysis, development of flavor delivery strategies and utilization of other techniques of the field. Oversee or conduct food product development with testing of new flavors or new flavor technologies Actively support the innovation stage gate process: brain-storming and ideation sessions, concept development, concept screening, feasibility, and commercialization Build cross-functional support when appropriate and develop project plans to drive development and implementation Search for and vet advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus Continuously search for and vet market research on consumer flavor preferences and provide prospectuses on flavor profile targets. Advise supervisor or company officers in areas of technical expertise and research Provide written and verbal reports of research activities. Participate in R&D and larger company meetings. Preserve all forms of intellectual and material property generated from the above activities, including writing patents, writing protocols for novel processes Communicate and coordinate with vendors, collaborators, and CMOs for transfer of ingredients, materials, and information, while maintaining intellectual property and confidentiality as needed. Provide general laboratory support, purchase equipment, and supplies, and share in kitchen and laboratory maintenance Maintain a safe working environment QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in Chemistry or a related field with a strong background in flavor chemistry, flavor development, and creation Minimum 5-year experience in academic or industrial research. Post-doctoral experience and/or industrial experience preferred Prior experience in flavor creation and development, flavor chemistry, and molecular-level flavor analysis Prior experience in savory flavor development is preferred, but not a requirement Understanding of food product development, food chemistry, flavor-matrix interactions, analytical testing, and processes used in food and flavor manufacturing. Some familiarity with flavor regulations is preferred, but not a requirement Proven ability to combine scientific insights with strong technical skills and business acumen Experience working in a matrix and highly collaborative team orientated environment Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluent in English, both written and spoken Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to interact and collaborate successfully with all levels and functional areas Physical Demands: Frequent sitting at a desk, frequent laboratory work, communication-using computer, and phone Work Environment: Laboratory, office and kitchen environments with some travel (10%) Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW   This is a full-time position in the Color Team, a part of the Innovation Team at Beyond Meat. The Color Team focuses on developing natural, plant-based color systems which convincingly replicate the appearance of animal meat products – both in the raw and cooked state. The Scientist will use scientific principles and expertise, as well as a broad range of advanced technologies and industrial tools, for achieving company goals. RESPONSIBILITIES Support the Innovation Team in attaining short-term and long-term goals, and adapt to evolving priorities Leverage internal and external technologies to develop transformative products and provide a significant competitive advantage Develop and modify new, clean-label pigments and dyes for use in food, from vegan ingredients Generate new colorant systems which utilize additives, controlled-release technologies, physical modifications, or chemical modifications to control colorant stability and degradation Investigate novel, clean-label approaches for modifying chromophore characteristics, such as: hue, color strength, stability, solubility, etc. Explore the use of fermentation, oxidation, enzyme processing, ultrasonication, and other processes as means to controlling the physiochemical properties of color systems incorporated into the product Translate bench-top processes to scale-up processes for new color technologies, including process validation, critical process parameter identification, and product verification and validation Support the selection, design, and configuration of pilot-scale or manufacturing equipment required for new color technologies Continuously search for and vet advanced technologies that complement areas of strategic focus Develop food products that integrate encapsulated, coated and controlled-release ingredients on the bench or pilot scale, conduct pilot and commercial scale trials, establish data and make a technical case for product or technology feasibility Actively support the innovation stage gate process: brainstorming and ideation sessions, concept development, concept screening, feasibility and commercialization Build cross-functional support where appropriate and develop project plans to drive development and implementation Provide written and verbal reports of research activities; participate in R&D and larger company meetings and effectively communicate findings with stakeholders and supervisors Preserve all forms of intellectual and material property, contribute to writing patents and internal protocols Provide general laboratory support, purchase equipment, purchase supplies, and share in kitchen and laboratory maintenance Act as a liaison with suppliers, manufacturers, operation personnel, collaborators, and customers, while maintaining intellectual property and confidentiality  Maintain a safe working environment QUALIFICATIONS Ph.D. degree in Chemistry, Materials Science, Biotechnology; or Engineering degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Biotechnology; or equivalent industrial experience in natural colorant, textile, ink, polymer, cosmetic, paint, or similar technologies Minimum 5-years relevant experience in academic or industrial research Post-doctoral experience and industrial experience preferred Prior research and development experience with natural colorants, and related secondary metabolites, including: betalains, carotenoids, anthocyanins, chlorophylls, flavonoids, phenolic compounds, antioxidants, and natural pigments derived from microorganisms like bacteria, yeast, fungi, microalgae Understanding of how local matrix properties (including pH, ionic strength, concentration, heat transfer properties, solvent, identity and concentration of co-additives, and emulsifying conditions) impact the resulting color in a food product Prior experience in color matching and process development spanning bench-to-pilot or commercialization scale  Prior experience with characterization of color systems including determination of color strength, ensuring accurate color reproduction, quantifying the stability, degradation, and shelf-life of colorants, material and physicochemical properties, determination of colorant constituents and molecular identity, functional properties, and other techniques of the field Understanding of food product development, food chemistry, instrumental analysis, processes used in food manufacturing and ingredients/materials processing, e.g., mixers, particle size reducers, homogenizers, dryers, freezers Proven ability to combine scientific insight with strong technical skills and business acumen Experience working in a matrix and highly collaborative team-oriented environment Excellent oral and written communication skills; fluent in English, both written and spoken Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritization and time management Excellent analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to interact and collaborate successfully with all levels and functional areas PHYSICAL DEMANDS Frequent sitting at a desk, communication using a computer and phone Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with sound levels exceeding an office setting, or requiring the use of hearing protection WORK ENVIRONMENT Laboratory, shared office space, kitchen, manufacturing sites with some travel, up to 15% Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION At Beyond Meat, we started with simple questions. Why do you need an animal to create meat? Why can’t you build meat directly from plants? It turns out you can. So we did. We make plant-based meats that allow families to eat more, not less, of the traditional dishes they love while feeling great about the health, sustainability, and animal welfare benefits of plant protein. Our goal is to bring exciting change to the plate—and Beyond. OVERVIEW The Food Technologist has the primary role of supporting the research and development group located in El Segundo, CA. The R&D team is a matrix organization dedicated to creating food products using plant-based proteins with a deep understanding of protein chemistry and process dependent behavior. The Food Technologist will be responsible for the safe and efficient development, modification and manufacture of food products, samples, processes and leading production trials. The Sciences Division of Beyond Meat is looking for an outstanding individual to join science and engineering teams located in El Segundo, CA. This successful, self-motivated, creative, team-oriented, resourceful, adaptable, and results-oriented individual will have a keen understanding and extensive hands-on experience with the ability to think beyond standard methods, independently lead and reach conclusions, and clearly deliver results within a matrix organization. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate impact in our core scientific understanding, initiate creative product development, and develop into leadership roles using the skills described herein. Candidate must have the ability to use error as a skill to learn and develop a product until success. RESPONSIBILITIES Support entire R&D team in attaining short-term and long-term development goals. Adapt to evolving scientific priorities Provide written and verbal reports of research activities. Participate in R&D Meetings Generate new product ideas and recipes, modify and improve existing recipes, develop prototypes Develop processes for the production of recipes at large scale Ensure that strict hygiene and food safety standards are met Conduct production test runs Collection and analyzing data Develop in-process and finished product specification Generating ingredient statements and nutritional information QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years of industry experience with high school diploma Strong working knowledge of ingredient functionality and flavor, formulation, nutrition and food labeling regulations Strong communication Ability to independently manage multiple projects PHYSICAL DEMANDS Position requires the ability to stand or sit for prolonged periods, climb, kneel, bend, and consistently lift up to 50 lbs. Beyond Meat is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, gender identify, sexual orientation, national origin, liability for military service, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. Beyond Meat reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.