Food Management Search

West Coast Regional Sales Engineer - Grocery Case Lighting

02/28/2010

West Coast Regional Sales Engineer Location: West coast – AZ, CA, CO, WA, OR, NV, UT.

Sell LED Refrigerated Display Case Lighting.

Call on key decision makers – energy management staff, operations, engineers, merchandising.

Collaborate cross functionally within the company to achieve the goals.

Develop and implement a sales strategy and tactical plan for maximizing sales in the territory.

Requirements:

5+ years experience in direct sales.

Contacts and experience selling to facilities, construction, energy management or engineering departments within grocery, warehouse clubs, convenience stores.

Direct market, product, and industry experience with refrigerated display cases is strongly desirable.

Compensation: Base plus bonus/commission.

Travel: 30%-40%.

Energy savings. Green product. LED – emerging technologies.

Stable established company.

Growing product line.

Home office.

Account Executive - Chemical - Janitorial Sales to Food Industry

02/03/2010

Account Executive Chemical Sales - to food and related industry.

Products Sold: Industrial Cleaning Chemicals, Janitorial Supplies.

B2b selling specialty cleaning chemicals to food processors, restaurants and end users.

The territory will cover New England.

Experience Required:

3 years of selling chemicals.

Must come directly from the industry.

Auto Allowance, Travel 20%

Regional Sales Manager – Equipment and Supplies / Tabletop / Non Food Category

01/21/2010

$50mm+ national branded one-source supplier, importer and distributor with 100+ sku’s of high quality canned seafood, specialty vegetables, fruits, specialty cookies to major retailers, independents and food service customers across the US. The company maintains 10 distribution centers across the country to serve customers from coast to coast.

Responsibilities:

The Regional Sales Manager will focus and specialize in non-food products:

restaurant, foodservice equipment, supplies, tabletop, kitchenware, small wares, consumables, disposables, janitorial, furniture, linens and anything else in this category.

Manage sales territory developing new business, calling on existing customers.

Develop strategies and tactics and drive revenue, profit and share growth.

Work with company buyers on existing, new products and pricing.

Represent company and services at tradeshows.

Local Southern CA candidates. Qualifications:

Extensive industry experience, working knowledge of channels and customers in major retailers and foodservice trades.

Some buying, supplier / sourcing knowledge.

Influencing and building partnerships, business acumen, sense of urgency, customer focus, organizational agility and priority setting.

Salary negotiable depending on experience, bonus program to be developed, company benefits.

Project Engineer - Liquid Food Products

02/02/2010

Global company with over 100 facilities.

Looking to add a "Key" member to the management team in the position of Project Engineer.

In the Project Engineer role this individual will be responsible for numerous Capital Project implementations from concept to installation and will also oversee a portion of the Maintenance activities for the facility.

This position will be instrumental in providing technical insight into process improvement, process optimization and reliability issues.

Position reports to the Plant Engineering Manager.

Project Engineer with 2 years of Project Engineering experience from a Pharmaceutical, Food, or Chemical processing facility.

4 year degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineer

Preference for an individual coming from a liquid processing environment, but will consider others

Solid knowledge of MP2 or SAP systems.

Sensory Scientist Taste Technology - Quality / Nutritional Pet Foods

01/19/2010

Very hig quality pet food producer. This position will support all aspects of sensory and consumer related studies, including design and execution of sensory studies to address and understand product performance and consumer attitudes toward Company's and competitive products.

Will apply physiology, behavior, sensory preferences and consumer insights to develop new technologies.

Will apply predictive modeling using multivariate statistical analysis of analytical and sensory data to link ingredient preference to product Taste improvements.

Will deliver written / verbal study reports to team members and management.

Will partner with key academic and industry opinion leaders to leverage receptor research.

Requirements:

MS - Food Science with emphasis in Sensory Science, prefers Ph.D. (Design of experimentation, multivariate statistics), supervisory experience a plus. Manage and develop trained sensory panel. Excellent communications skill with diverse audiences. Strong project management skills. Results oriented. Ability to interact effectively in cross-functional teams.

May come from any human food experience, i.e. flavor house, food company-snacks, pet food, cereal, extrusion of food, snacks, cereal is a plus. There is growth potential.

This is a $2B Division of a leading top 100 best companies to work for with a mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide.

Senior Taste Scientist - Flavor - High Quality Pet Foods

01/19/2010

Create signature taste and appeal technologies for nutritional and high quality pet food formulations.

Responsible for developing innovative, industry leading, cost effective taste and aroma enhancers and flavor systems.

Provide technical leadership and motivates unique creations to sustain brand equity. Supervise team of 2-4 Scientists.

Flavor Chemist / Scientist who applies the flavor to enhance the product. Can come from any any human food experience, does not have to be pet food, i.e. flavor house, food company-snacks, pet food, cereal, extrusion of food, snacks, cereal is a plus.

This is a $2B+ divsion of a leading top 100 best companies to work for with a mission to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best, leading-edge pet nutrition technology, products and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide.

Requirements: MS Food Science /Flavor Chemistry / Technology with preference for Ph.D. 12+ years, practical / technical experience. including flavor technology, thermal processing, extrusion and complex reactions in food matrices with 3+ years supervisory experience. Should have extensive multi-project management experience and solid understanding of complex data analysis and statistical design.

Plant Quality Manager - Value-Added Ingredients

01/10/2010

Oversee entire Quality efforts for value added dry ingredient producer, supplying Fortune 500 companies for Nutritional and Health Supplements, Nutraceutical, Functional Ingredients, Cereal, Baking, Confectionary, Snacks, Baby Food, Dairy, Beverage, Seasonings, Soups, Sauces, Meats and Poultry industries.

Oversee and spearhead all efforts to minimize food safety issues to acceptable levels.

Develop HACCP plans, Testing (environmental, raw material, in-line, finished goods), auditing process and plant training.

Build a "total quality" culture and train appropriately.

Oversee documentation, information collection and reporting and system Development.

Interface with production, engineering and sanitation. Interface with Sales, R&D on new projects and with Purchasing on raw material specifications.

Oversee regulatory and 3rd party compliance (FDA, AIB, Kosher, SQF, OSHA, policies, paperwork and training).

Qualifications:

BS – Any related Science.

5+ years Quality Management Leadership Wide range of ingredient experience. Industry Quality / Regulatory Certifications (HACCP, AIB, SQF).

Midwest / West Coast Sales Manager – Food Safety and Quality Testing Services

01/12/2010

Sales Manager covering Midwest / West Coast – Food Safety and Quality Testing Services.

High profile technical sales manager selling scientific laboratory testing solutions for food safety and quality representing a leading inspection, verification, testing and certification company.

Responsibilities:

Target the dairy, beef, poultry, seafood, produce, processed food, ingredient manufacturers.

Additional testing services include nutritional labeling, contaminants and pesticides.

Prospect, cultivate leads to generate revenue in accordance with company sales strategies.

Develop quotations, proposals, negotiate fees, terms and conditions for potential program clients.

Collaborate with laboratory staff on project scope, services, schedules and budgets for planning.

Analyze sales performance by category, account and client. Client / Project follow-up.

Develop new innovative revenue producing projects.

Provide input to designing and implementation of advertising and marketing campaigns.

Conduct marketing studies and surveys to determine market needs and monitor customer satisfaction.

Represent the Company, Products and Services at Industry Trade Shows and Conferences.

Qualifications:

BS - Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry or related.

5+ years selling Quality / Safety laboratory, food or agriculture testing services.

Familiar with food industry regulatory and quality standards.

Experience working in a testing laboratory and Food QA / QC experience is a plus.

Any major Midwest or West Coast base with access to major airport, home office, appropriate travel required throughout the Midwest and West Coast.

Competitive base salary + 30% bonus / performance program.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – 3rd Shift Bakery

01/21/2010

BS/BA, 5+ years Line supervisory experience in bakery production.

Report to Production Manager that employs 175. Manage 50+ hourly, overseeing the processing and packaging for this National food processor.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR – 2nd Shift Bakery

01/19/2010

BS/BA, 5+ years Line supervisory experience in bakery production.

Report to Production Manager that employs 175. Manage 50+ hourly, overseeing the processing and packaging for this National food processor.

Assistant Manager in Training - Bi-Lingual – Corporate Casual Theme

01/22/2010

Expanding 100% Mexican restaurant, a laid-back, casual setting, guests are free to do as they please as they are entertained by their surroundings - dancing on chairs, comical skit performances, singing and more. Restaurant staff works as a team, paying close attention to detail and entertaining guests individually to ensure that each person leaves with an unforgettable memory of the restaurant.

The corporation has over 50 restaurants, 4 concepts and employs over 9,000. Guided by the philosophy and inspiration of the founder, they have changed the concept of eating, drinking and having fun from a mere pastime into one of the most original experiences around the world.

This concept will open 10 new restaurants in the next 3 years and are recruiting exceptional talent now to be ready for each new opening.

Qualifications:

BS / BA - Hospitality

1 year management or supervisory experience.

3 years front of the house – hosting, serving or bar experience.

Wear many hats, hands-on, high energy, (party person), enthusiastic, dynamic, obliging, with a love for the industry and service to guests.

Candidates with Latin roots.

Bi-lingual Spanish.

Lots of opportunity for advancement.

Training is 3 months in Orlando area.

Quality Assurance Manager - Energy High Protein Bars

01/19/2010

Responsible for developing, coordinating, directing and implementing Quality Assurance functions to verify that all raw materials, work in progress and finished product conform to requirements.

Managing the QA function, technical staff conduction testing.

This position interfaces with Purchasing, Packaging, R&D, Customer Service, Customers, Quality Control, Production and Suppliers.

Position Reports to: Chief Technology Officer.

This position has 5 direct reports (Senior Microbiologist, QA Specialist and 3 QA Technicians).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage the receipt, inspection and reporting of raw materials (Ingredients and Packaging).

Develop and implement processes to inspect and test all raw materials, work in progress and Finished Products.

Determine group budget requirements and manage group operations within budget.

Manage the daily activities of the Quality Assurance Technicians.

Develop, implement and oversee execution of procedures to test raw materials, work in progress and Finished Products in a timely cost effective manner.

Develop and implement new testing procedures to meet customer, regulatory agency and department requirements.

Research and purchase equipment /instruments to increase laboratory testing capabilities to meet customer, regulatory agency and department requirements.

Conduct internal audits to verify effectiveness of QA systems.

Food safety audits.

Audit suppliers to ensure compliance with Company and Microbiological standards.

Supplier Corrective Action Reports.

Interface with R&D to define functional requirements for ingredients and develop and document test criteria for ingredients.

Analytical testing on raw materials and Finished products.

Physical testing of finished product at time of production and during shelf life.

Microbiological testing on equipment, raw materials and Finished Products.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS/BA in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science or related discipline.

5-7 year’s experience.

Previous supervisory responsibility required.

Production Supervisor 2nd Shift - Baking / Ingredients

01/03/2010

The company develops, manufactures, and markets ingredients and solutions to the food and beverage industry to 100+ countries.

Coordinates and directs the activities of the production department to maximize productivity and minimize cost while maintaining quality (Statistic Process Control and Lean Manufacturing Projects).

Inspects product to verify production specifications are met.

Trains and supervises production personnel in a facility of 250 employees.

Directly supervises employees in the Production Work Centers.

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Effectively manages and assigns labor to complete production schedules as efficiently as possible.

Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations and good manufacturing practices.

Analyzes and resolves work problems or assist workers in solving work problems and initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.

Work with other Supervisors and/or managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.

Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules and maintains time and production records.

Recommends measures to improve methods, equipment performance, and quality of product and reduce product loss and suggests change in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency.

3+ years in a supervisory manufacturing setting. Bachelors degree preferred.

Sanitation Manager - Baking Ingredients Producer

01/03/2010

The company develops, manufactures, and markets ingredients and solutions to the food and beverage industry to 100+ countries.

Responsible for plant and production equipment cleaning, chemical handling, pest control, buildings and grounds inspections, raw material inspection, training, compliance and record keeping.

Maintain Master Sanitation schedule.

Review existing sanitation programs, recommend, develop, and implement new or improved programs.

Inspect plants and warehouses to ensure compliance with internal sanitation and safety procedures and programs and comply with state and federal laws.

Oversee all sanitation training programs and completed by sanitation personnel and production operators.

Direct Sanitation crew of 15 hourly employees daily.

Maintain and write detailed clean up procedures and SSOPs for all plant equipment.

Assists in Monthly Plant inspection process.

Interface with vendors for cost savings, ordering departmental supplies, and arranging special services in plant (pesticide applications, contracted cleaning and painting, carpet cleaning, new dust collection filter technologies).

Customer Audits and follow-up on corrective actions.

Qualifications:

• BS Science related area.

• Supervisory experience in a food-manufacturing environment.

• Sanitation or Quality related experience in a baking / flour based foods environment.

• Certified by AIB (American Institute of Baking) in the area of plant sanitation for food processing.

• Knowledge and experience with pest control.

MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) and product labeling for chemicals.

Flavorist / Chemist - Spices

01/20/2010

The Flavorist will provide essential support to customers, internal and external, regarding the creation, duplication, selection and presentations of flavors.

This position requires urgency, flexibility and responsiveness.

This position is primarily responsible for:

producing and selecting the appropriate flavors to support the customer needs, assist in prototype formulation, flavor application interaction and building technical credibility with external customers through project interaction and successful flavor solutions.

Requirements:

BS in Chemistry or related.

Must be a Certified Flavor Chemist.

Previous spice, savory ingredient experience.

5-10 years of experience.

Quality Supervisor - Meat Processing

10/02/2009

Fortune 500 organization, top Employee Friendly organizations in the US.

Responsibilities will include overseeing 4-6 Quality Technicians in the Quality and Auditing functions for the facility. Solid knowledge of HACCP, GMP's and SQF is desired. Position reports to the plant Quality Manager.

Requirements:

BS Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Animal Science, Meat Science or Industrial Technology

1+ years of prior Quality or Auditing experience in a Food Manufacturing facility

Solid knowledge of HACCP, GMP's, SPC, and SQF are desired * Excellent communication skills.

Flavorist - Cereals

01/20/2010

The Flavorist will provide essential support to customers, internal and external, regarding the creation, duplication, selection and presentations of flavors.

This position requires urgency, flexibility and responsiveness.

This position is primarily responsible for:

Requirements:

BS in Chemistry or related.

Must be a Certified Flavor Chemist.

7-10 years of experience.

Flavorist - Beverages

01/21/2010

The Flavorist will provide essential support to customers, internal and external, regarding the creation, duplication, selection and presentations of flavors.

This position requires urgency, flexibility and responsiveness.

This position is primarily responsible for:

Requirements:

BS in Chemistry or related.

Must be a Certified Flavor Chemist.

7-10 years of experience.

Production Manager - 2nd Shift - Snack Foods

01/22/2010

The Production Manager is responsible for managing production lines, operations and Spervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for supervision of production operations, personnel, and safety for specific area/lines.

· Responsible for implementing the production plan.

· Responsible for resolving maintenance issues.

· Directly supervise, train, and evaluate employees.

· Communication and coordinate activities with other shift supervisory staff and Operations Manager ensuring smooth production work transitions.

· Actively monitor document and work to improve production issues facility wide.

· Assist with audits as needed.

· Make proactive recommendations and offer solutions to the Production System Manager to improve output and efficiencies.

· Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications:

5+ plus years experience in a FOOD manufacturing environment.

Bi-lingual (Spanish- English) would be helpful but NOT required.

BS degree preferred, but not required if applicant has 5+ years food manufacturing experience.

Ability to work overtime and in a fast paced work environment. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift - Snack Foods

01/22/2010

The Production Supervisor is responsible for managing production lines, operations and employees on their shift .

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Responsible for supervision of production operations, personnel, and safety for specific area/lines.

· Responsible for implementing the production plan.

· Responsible for resolving maintenance issues.

· Directly supervise, train, and evaluate employees.

· Communication and coordinate activities with other shift supervisory staff and Operations Manager ensuring smooth production work transitions.

· Actively monitor document and work to improve production issues facility wide.

· Assist with audits as needed.

· Make proactive recommendations and offer solutions to the Production System Manager to improve output and efficiencies.

· Additional responsibilities as necessary.

Qualifications:

3+ plus years experience in a FOOD manufacturing environment.

2+ years in a Supervisory position.

Bi-lingual (Spanish- English) would be helpful but NOT required.

AS or BS degree preferred, but not required if applicant has 5+ years food manufacturing experience.

Ability to work overtime and in a fast paced work environment. Must have excellent communication and leadership skills.

Continuous improvement experience is a plus.

Food Microbiologist - Snack Foods

01/15/2010

Snack food manufacturer located in the Chicago area.

This position will report directly to the VP of Innovation and Quality.

The Microbiologist will be responsible for the development, execution and maintenance of company Food Safety and Microbiological policies.

Provides microbiological expertise and guidance to manufacturing, QA and suppliers regarding process risk and microbial stability of products.

Serves as primary internal and external consultant on all microbiological concerns/issues.

Ensures each manufacturing facility and vendors have required micro procedures and programs in place.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitors food processes in each manufacturing facility to access microbial risks and microbial stability of products.

• Acts as a liaison and consults with other departments on microbiological and sanitation issues.

• Works with QA, operations, and sanitation to identify and troubleshoot sources of contamination.

Reviews technical problems, recommends solutions, and anticipates major problems to key operations.

• Works with customers and suppliers to identify and troubleshoot sources of contamination.

Reviews technical problems, recommends solutions, and anticipates major problems to key operations.

• Executes the company micro policy.

Ensures compliance through facility and documentation audits.

Revises/updates as needed.

• Executes the company environmental monitoring program.

Ensures compliance through facility and documentation audits.

Revises/updates as needed.

• Develops and validates protocols for microbiological testing of products.

Develops sampling instructions, testing methods and reporting protocol.

Communicates and coordinates efforts of outside laboratories.

• Performs and reports trend analysis of laboratory test results and product failures.

• Ensures each facility maintains accurate records of all results and procedures.

Assures a high degree of accuracy in all test results obtained.

• Assists operations/QA in internal facility audits.

• Develops, executes and maintains Vendor Approval and Qualification program.

Provides expert auditing of select vendors.

• Provides technical guidance and educational training to QA and operations in the area of food microbiology and environmental practices.

• Develops appropriate databases and computer programs to track and analyze microbiological results.

• Assists in providing the appropriate responses to customer requests for pertinent product microbiological information.

• Works at other duties / tasks / special projects as assigned by the VP Innovation and Quality Systems.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Microbiology or in a Biological Science.

• Minimum of 10 years of microbiological experience in the food industry.

• Experience/knowledge in food microorganisms, microbiological techniques, quality principals, process validation, FDA compliance, HACCP/Food Safety, GMP’s and conducting food plant audits.

• Strong organization, data analysis, record keeping, analytical thinking and problem solving skills.

• Self motivated/directed and ability to lead and motivate others.

• Highly proficient in computer software / desktop applications (such as MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Power Point.

Senior Product Development R&D Scientist, Ph.D. – Fortified Foods, Proteins

12/18/2009

The position will build and advance the company’s new food research and development program for their fortified food products from concept through commercialization.

Develop new fortified food-based product applications (bakery, diary, ice cream, fortified bars), beverage, dietary supplements and nutraceuticals market.

Human nutrition program using the applications of:

Egg-shell membranes, Mineral Based, Herbal Based, Lipids Based.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop both standard and innovative food (bakery, dairy, soups, sauces, frozen, Microwavable) and beverage (carbonated and non-carbonated, juices etc.) applications using existing and future products to demonstrate the Company’s product line in support of existing and new business growth opportunities at targeted customers.

Develop new products and line extensions and manage product development activity (Design test work, obtain resources, evaluate results with team and determine direction, maintain appropriate records of work) from concept through commercialization.

Develop creative solutions for a wide range of complex problems which require a significant amount of ingenuity and creativity.

Provide leadership in a team environment and actively contribute ideas and physical assistance while further developing an expertise in the use of the company’s ingredients and food items.

Design and conduct test trials at second party R&D facilities, customer sites and external toll manufacturers on pilot and commercial scales.

Conduct production scale-up and troubleshooting at startup of new products.

Build and assemble, maintain and improve sensory expertise panel by conducting focus group and trained panel sensory product testing.

Coordinate the tasks with other departments (Marketing, QA, Operations, and Purchasing) to meet project goals and to manage the project timetable.

Participate in team and departmental activities such as panels, meetings, committees, administrative obligations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ph.D. in Food Science, Food Engineering or related field. MS degree may be considered with work experience demonstrating equivalent technical skills.

Experience:

7+ years of food (bakery, dairy, soups, sauces) and beverage (juices, carbonated and non-carbonated) product formulation and development from concept to commercialization.

Technical and Managerial Skills:

Hands-on.

Strong formulation and understanding of food systems.

Strong knowledge of lipids, minerals, carbohydrates, proteins, omega-3 oils, antioxidants and ingredient functionality and knowledge of food processing.

Develop creative solutions for a wide range of complex problems requiring a significant amount of ingenuity and creativity.

Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and assignments.

Strong understanding of the relationship of processing equipment and formulation.

Strong understanding and development of product financial costing analysis.

External relationships with B2B clients and 3rd party vendors.

A strong team player with the ability to communicate with all levels of management, excellent organizational skills, strong problem solving skills, a high attention to detail, both in written documentation and verbal clarity.

Position requires 15-30% travel.

Competitive salary, company performance bonus, Medical, Dental, Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program, Disability, Holidays, Vacation, Exceptional 401K Program, Tuition Reimbursement.

Food Scientist – Chocolate / Confections

01/12/2010

Our client is the Global Leader in the quality manufacturing of Foods, Beverages and Ingredients sold to Food and Beverage Companies across the world.

They are actively looking for a Confectionary Food Scientist with a focus on chocolate related projects.

This experienced Food Scientist will develop new confectionary and chocolate products using internal and external resources to deliver products within time, taste, functionality, cost and regulatory expectations. Responsibilities will extend to defining specifications and standards for finished products and interaction with key customers.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a project portfolio of project related to Confectionary/Chocolate and Cereal products

• Develop new products and applications for confectionary products

• Develop relationships with key customers and internal stakeholders

• Plan and document plant trials for the successful commercialization of new products

• Critically evaluate flavors and ingredients to develop great tasting products

• Provide technical support to other departments as needed.

• Manage the development process to ensure complete transparency and trace ability of work.

• Critically evaluate suppliers to determine the best and most cost effective ingredients

REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Food Science, or related field and take a hands on approach to the development process.

• Must have 3+ years of hands-on, confection and chocolate R&D experience.

• At least 3 years of experience working cross functionally within R&D, QA, Marketing, Culinary and Production

• Experience working directly with clients

• Good working knowledge of confectionary and cereal ingredient functionality

• Experience taking new products from concept through to test and final implementation.

• Excellent project management, communication and presentation skills.

They offer a very competitive salary, bonus program, excellent benefits, relocation.