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R & D / Quality Manager of Product Development – South Central US NEW!!! Manages the development of new products that will facilitate the growth of sales and profits of the company. Utilizes new ingredients and technologies to provide the solutions needed for business groups. Ensures product development assets are strategically deployed and are fully effective to meet the requirements of marketing endeavors in the applicable business groups. Duties include: 1. Manages the development of new products as defined by Marketing. 2. Researches new ingredients, technologies, and products. Creates innovative products for unmet consumer needs. 3. Defines, develops, organizes, supervises and coordinates the projects to support applicable business groups. Schedules and prioritizes the activities of the groups. 4. Works with marketing to develop the new product strategy and focus. Guides efforts in identifying new product opportunities and markets. 5. Communicates progress of development to upper management and recommends the addition, expansion or termination of project work. 6. Oversees the technical training and professional development of the business groups. 7. Manages the departmental budget. 8. Manages product development as performed by external resources. 9. Other work-related duties as assigned. Education: Masters degree in Food Science. Experience: 10 years of experience with at least 5 years of research management and 5 years of product development in a consumer product goods company. R&D Manager- South Central US NEW!!! This person will manage a small group of product developers and outside resources. He/she needs to do hands on research in addition to managing this group and outside resources and “managing” the marketing input. This person must know Home use Tests, focus groups, sensory measurements, shelf life studies plus developing products via formula and testing. We are looking for 10 years of experience with at least 5 years of research management and 5 years of product development. Some baking background preferred. Sr. Scientist – Minneapolis NEW!!! This person will execute process and product development by innovation and renovation of new products and technologies from conception to first plant production while maximizing efficiencies. Deliver challenging, high visibility projects with independent decision making and minimal management supervision. A background in liquid aseptic processing is preferred. This person should have the technical knowledge to understand the interactions in proteins and minerals when they are heated.He/she should be a critical thinker with a strong background in food science/chemistry. The person will develop and commercialize competitive products to gain and maintain share in the marketplace.Minimum 5-7 years applicable science/engineering or related discipline. An MS or PhD in food science or related is required. Quality Manager – PA NEW!!! Plant quality manager with 5-7 years of experience in quality with a good portion of that experience in the dairy industry. ESL strongly preferred. Base salary to $80k + Bonus + Benefits + Relocation. The position is with a leading manufacturer of quality dairy products and offers excellent growth potential. Principal Scientist- Michigan NEW!!! Purpose: Design, plan, validate, and implement the development of new products, line extensions, product improvements for category with compliance to established safety standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs), and all Food Safety, Food Quality, Occupational Safety, Health and environment policies as pertains to role. Provide technical expertise and leadership on cross-functional project teams, including technical oversight of internal and external manufacturing start-ups. Recognized and utilized for technical expertise across organization. Key Outputs: Responsible for development of new products within the platform. Innovation/Renovation-Design, execute, and analyze experimental approach for product design. Develop information for Product/ingredient specifications, in-process control points and testing requirements. Lead coordination and execution of pilot plant trials and factory scale trials. Effectively troubleshoot and offer plausible, executable solutions. Project Management- Create and influence project direction by providing technical input through planning and decision making and effective communication with senior cross-functional group management. Manage multiple projects with high degree of complexity and breadth potentially requiring technical discovery. Pipeline Replenishment- Lead scouting activities and ingredient/product exploratory development work to surface new product ideas and capability development projects for the platform. Effectively execute identified capability development projects. Leadership- Create and influence project direction by providing cross functional input through the planning and decision making process. Identify and resolve project conflicts. Aptitude to lead product development functional team. People- Effectively works cross-functionally throughout the organization, vertically and horizontally. Mentor more senior product developers. Performance Indicators: On-time delivery of Projects. Successful new launches. Competitive Wins. Projects will be managed in a timely manner. Effective risk management. Successful setting of project direction and implementation of next steps. Achieve and maintain cross-functional alignment. Experience: MS in food science or related with 15+ years of experience or a Ph.D degree with 10+ years of experience. Rheologist Demonstrated ability in developing and using rheological methods to provide insight into structure-function relationship based on food ingredient formulation and food processing operations leading to textural and performance variation. PhD in Chemical Engineering, Food Science or related science field with 0-5 years of relevant industry experience or a MS in the same disciplines with 5 – 10 years of experience. Demonstrated knowledge of physical property measurement techniques such as rheology, viscometry, and microscopy. Sr. Research Associate This position will focus on the design and execution of science-based applied research programs and new ingredient development projects in nutrition research group for clinical nutrition ingredients using physical and chemical modification techniques. This position will collaborate closely with counterparts in clinical, cereal, material and process technology disciplines. Design, lead and manage clinical nutrition projects. Conduct intellectual property analysis and mapping to establish the state of the art in the relevant scientific areas and guide research direction. Must remain abreast of emerging technologies and be able to assess their potential commercial significance. Idea generation and technology implementation to support the development of nutritional ingredients. PhD in Food Chemistry or related degree with 2 - 3 + years of work experience in the development of clinical nutrition products or ingredients, and/or 2 - 3+ years post doctorial experience. Will consider MS degree with 5 - 8 yrs.+ of relevant experience and/or demonstration of technical skill sets that are transferable to development of clinical nutrition ingredients. Strong background in ingredient technology and development. Experience with patents and patentability of technology. Technical Service Project Leader This position will provide leadership in technical service support and acts as key technical liaison with one or several significant regional territory and/or key account sales managers to identify growth opportunities within targeted sectors of the food industry. The successful candidate will lead and manage projects targeted to deliver rapid product innovation, formulation support, processing assistance and technical problem solving. Building strong customer relationships, conducting technical presentations of new products, applications and market opportunities while providing technical expertise and support by phone, during customer visits and plant trials and identifying new business opportunities are critical to success. In addition, you will be responsible for managing our Food Processing Pilot Plant Operation at our R&D center, along with the opportunity to developing a team of technical service professionals through coaching, training and support for personal and professional development of the team. B.S. in Food Science/Food Engineering or other relevant discipline with a minimum of 7 yrs. experience in the food industry or M.S. in Food Science with at least 5 yrs. experience. Preference is given to those with Food pilot plant supervisory or food engineering experience with previous or current experience as a technical service representative for a food ingredient supplier. Quality Manager – Iowa This position will mentor and train junior quality professionals in the plant. Northern Iowa location. Food industry preferred. Plant Technical Manager Charlotte, North Carolina The Plant Technical Manager (PTM) position is responsible for the Engineering and Maintenance Departments on the Manufacturing site. As the Engineering Manager, the PTM is responsible for leading the creation and execution of the site’s 5-year capital plan, including Capital Management, Infrastructure Support, Energy and Environmental Policy and Short- and Long-term Technical support from Engineering resources. As the Maintenance Manager, the PTM is responsible for developing and leading the Maintenance Team based on Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) techniques. This includes the execution of Planned and Predictive Maintenance tools as well as the integration of TPM tools with the Operations and other support services on site. Responsibilities:
Requirements: BS in Engineering field. 5 – 10 years experience in Engineering and Maintenance. Scope of Responsibility: This position is responsible for the entirety of the technical service on the manufacturing site. The PTM is responsible for management of the entire Capital budget and Maintenance budgets. Approval authority of $50MM. Also responsible for managing people consisting of: Project Engineer, Energy and Environmental Engineer, Controls Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Maintenance Team Leaders, Maintenance Teams, Maintenance Planner, Reliability Engineers, and potentially System Engineers depending on site leadership structure. Bakery Plant Manager The Bakery Plant Manager gives oversight to all activities within the assigned facility (facility size 500 employees, or $400M in revenue). While there is some dotted line reporting from individuals within the facility, this position oversees all aspects related to safety, quality, productivity, operations, packaging maintenance, cost control, scheduling, inventories, employee wellbeing, continuous improvement and numerous other intangibles within a manufacturing facility. RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university in Engineering, Business, Economics, Finance or similar educational programming. Thorough understanding of TPM/CI. Demonstrated Servant Leadership skills. Our preference is that the successful candidate will have a background of at least 15 years and have expertise in Maintenance and Operations within a food manufacturing environment. Technical Service Representative- NJ Our client is looking for a product developer with technical service experience. This person will be a creative problem solver with a sound background in product development/applications. A background with baking applications is helpful. An MS in Food Science or related is preferred. A minimum of 5 years product applications/development needed. R&D Manager-Nutrition-Northeast This is a senior level R&D position with responsibility for 2-3 scientists/junior level project leaders. This position requires strong program and project management skills with a high level of creativity. A solid understanding of carbohydrate chemistry is referred. Experience with nutritional products is also preferred. A masters with 9-12 years experience developing ingredients or consumer products will be considered or a Ph.D with 6-9 years with similar experience Food Scientist – Upper Midwest Our client is looking for a food scientist with at least 5 years of food application experience. A background in flavor and some baking applications is needed. Encapsulation experience is preferred. This opportunity is with an excellent company experiencing substantial growth. Quality Manager-N. CA Responsible for managing all resources related to quality. This includes developing, implementing and maintaining programs to improve product quality, food safety or technology in addition to monitoring and/or developing programs to ensure products are produced in compliance with product standards, good manufacturing practices and in accordance with government regulations. Develops and maintains a solid understanding of food safety & quality awareness in all areas & functions. Also responsible for hiring, training, coaching, and staff development. Must have a BS Degree in Food Science or closely related field of study; QMS training a plus (GFSI, ISO, SQF); Formal training in HACCP, sanitation, food safety, regulatory compliance; 10+ years supervisory experience; and 10+ years food safety/quality/sanitation experience. Enzymologist We are looking for a PhD. or MS in the sciences with industry experience in enzyme-mediated synthesis and modification of polysaccharides. This person should have a strong background in Chemical and physical modification of non-starch hydrocolloids and characterization of the resulting modified materials. Experience in enzyme modification of hydrocolloids is a major plus. Requirements: Ph.D. in both organic chemistry and polymer science with 0 to 5 years of experience preferred OR M.S. with 5 to 10 years’ experience. Strong background in chemical and physical preparatory and analytical techniques. Knowledge of synthetic polymer processing Experience with starch and polysaccharides modification or characterization of hydrocolloids a plus. Polymer Scientist This is a research and development position supporting the Biomaterials Research Theme. This position will conceive and execute research and development work aimed at creating sustainable, starch-based materials which provide function and performance in applications traditionally dominated by petroleum derived chemicals and polymers. This person will: Plan and conduct laboratory experimental work including synthesis of new organic reagents and modified starches along with analytical characterization of the products. Evaluate the scientific and patent publications to understand the technology landscape and plan experiments. Interact with application and scale up functions to commercialize products. Requirements: Ph.D. in both organic chemistry and polymer science with 0 to 5 years of experience preferred OR M.S. with 5 to 10 years experience. Strong background in chemical and physical preparatory and analytical techniques. Knowledge of synthetic polymer processing Experience with starch and polysaccharides modification or characterization of hydrocolloids a plus. Functional Food Ingredient Project Manager We are looking for a Ph.D in the sciences with 8-15+ years of functional food ingredient experience. This person will manage a small team of scientists to support independent projects. The group will provide technical and project leadership in developing new ingredient systems through leading and participating in cross functional teams to drive projects and products from concept to commercialization. This person will utilize fundamental food, material, and polymer science principles to develop ingredients/systems with improved, new, and/or unique functionality that will enhance the company's portfolio of ingredients. A knowledge of biopolymers is needed. SR. Applications Scientist-Batter Breading Our client is looking for strong applications person to lead projects involving breading, batters, and coatings. This person should have at least 5-7 years experience and a MS or a Ph.D. in food science or related. R&D Nutrition Professional Our client is looking for a Nutrition Professional for a senior level technical track position. An MS with 9-12 years experience or a Ph.D with 6-9 years experience is needed. This person will projects from concept to commercialization. A background in functional ingredients is preferred. Director of Quality- Upper Midwest Responsibilities
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Quality Manager - Midwest General Summary Lead and manage the entire range of Quality programs, as defined in the Company Policies. Position has specific compliance, process, and consumer quality responsibilities. Position will manage a set of matrix relationships within Quality, and R&D, to influence senior management on alignment of Quality strategies, Quality annual objectives, and Plant project plans. Individual will coordinate and deploy Quality Assurance programs across company plants, and functional areas, and influence plant leadership with quality best practices.
Job Complexity Response to new or changes in regulations on specifications, procedures, quality, and implications where utilized in a range of finished product. Trouble shooting quality issues across the varied supply chains for ingredients, packaging, materials, and finished products supplied (examples; mixed labels, allergen risk management, equipment risk management, container nonconformance) Education Required BS in Food Science or related field 7+ years experience Quality Engineer As a quality engineer, you will drive product quality, food safety, regulatory requirements, and productivity to meet our customer/consumer expectations and our business needs. New product transition, trial orders, new product start-ups, and reformulations are just a few of the numerous opportunities you will have to partner with our Suppliers, Cross-Functional Teams, R&D, Sales, and our Customers to deliver consistent, high quality products. You will provide leadership and direction through technical mastery in the areas of regulatory compliance, SPC, processing/packaging, sanitation, hold order management, and food safety risk mitigation. A BS or MS in engineering or food science is preferred. CQE certification preferred. This position offers an opportunity for growth and advancement in one of the food industries most respected food manufacturers. Senior Baking Scientist - NE This position requires a strong baking background and a BS in food science or chemical engineering, a masters preferred. A minimum of 10-15 years of experience managing projects from ideation to commercialization is needed. Some operations experience is a must Food Scientist-Northwest This position requires a product development background that includes batter and breading experience. A minimum of 5 years experience and a BS in Food Science are required. An MS is preferred. R&D Project Manager – Minneapolis This person will develop and validate new products within specific sales channels and be a primary resource for identifying and validating new packaging materials/suppliers across all channels. Experience with product development projects from conception through commercialization is needed. A BS in food science or related and a minimum of 5-9 years of R&D experience in the food industry is required. Modified atmosphere packaging is highly recommended. Refrigerated and frozen food experience is a plus. Research Scientist - Tennessee Our client is looking for a food scientist. This person should have a BS in food science and 5-10+ years experience in product development and/or QA. Bakery and/or fry application is a strong plus This person is responsible for providing technical leadership within assigned application category including product development, application testing, competitive assessment, technical training, ongoing evaluation of emerging technologies, and technical customer support. Quality Assurance Manager-South Our client is looking for a Quality Assurance Manager for a large food plant. Thermal processing is mandatory. This person will develop, implement, and maintain quality assurance processes to assure their products meet or exceed company standards, regulatory guidelines, and customer expectations. BS in Science (MS preferred) or related and at least 5 years experience needed.
Sales / Purchasing West Coast Sales Manager- Animal Nutrition NEW!!! This person will call on animal feed manufacturers in a western territory including CA, NV, UT, WA, and ID. He/she will sell polysaccharide premixes, Travel is 50%-75% This person will travel via car to customer sites, trade shows, vendors/suppliers Trade Promotions Analyst-Pacific Northwest Responsible for administering, implementing and supporting the Trade Management Planning & Promotion System for a defined geography and/or Corporate Accounts. This includes all aspects of managing the Trade Promotion process to include: budgeting, funding, post-promotion spending and consumption analysis, recommendations plus pre/post reconciliation of the Trade Management system to support Regional Business Manager. Develop and manage a “Closed Loop” Promotion system using “Best Practice” Trade management activities and ensure Field Sales implements these processes with the Broker Organization. Position will also assist in coordinating new product introductions and tracking. The successful candidate will support the Retail Division in exceeding budgetary goals through their activities in defined area of influence. Eastern Regional Sales Representative Growing functional food ingredient company is looking for a talented sales representative to call on accounts in the eastern half of the USA. This person will manage current accounts and develop new opportunities. It is an exciting time as the company grows quickly. A technical background including a technical degree and food ingredient sales experience is required.
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Operations and Engineering Project Engineer – Pacific Northwest New!!!! Plan, execute and manage continuous improvement processes for multiple food processing and packaging plants, including facility and equipment capital project management up to several million dollars annually. Primary focus of this position will be to encourage and coordinate continuous improvement as well as ensure smooth project execution through detailed project planning, communication and proper utilization and coordination of available resources. Work closely with maintenance team members in collaboration to accomplish organizational and project goals. Requirements:
Engineering Leader – Upper Midwest New!!!! This role will look at current product development and engineering and do reverse engineering projects to find more efficient ways to make products -- assessing production, processing, equipment, manufacturing technologies, and supply chain, including contract manufacturing. The role will interface heavily with R&D, Manufacturing, Contract Manufacturers and Brand Management with an emphasis on cost improvement. Ideal candidate has great interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate insights to brand management, RD & E, manufacturing, supply chain, and contract manufacturers. Technical background flexible, but this person must have strong engineering aptitude and experience in cost reduction. Travel about 30%, including international travel, as this person is on a global team. Compensation = $100 - 135K base. Full relo. Global Engineering Disciplines Manager, Upper Midwest Will be responsible for plant engineering projects in 29 plants in 24 countries. Reports to Sr. Director, Global Engineering. Will have capital budget responsibility. Need someone with strong plant design experience and line design experience. Compensation: $150,000 - 170,000 base + bonus. Full relo. Engineering Platform Leader, Upper Midwest Need for a very creative process engineer who will be responsible for global manufacturing technology. Need someone who's done engineering for new products and who some process experience with liquid manufacturing. Compensation: $150 - 170,000 base + bonus, full relocation. Process Improvement/Project Engineer - Minneapolis Summary Project Management
Education Required: BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering Utility Facility Engineer Minneapolis Function: The role of the Utility Facility Engineer/Supervisor is to manage the plant utility and facility systems in a safe and sanitary work environment, within the quality standards, while meeting the production schedule with in cost limitations. The positions is responsible for supervision of the plant utility team and technical support of the plant utility systems – Boilers, Steam, Condensate, Air Compressor, Chilled Water, Ammonia, RO, Water, Hot Water Systems, Waste Water, and HVAC systems. This person is also responsible for facilities maintenance. The Utility Facility Engineer/Supervisor will be responsible for tracking the performance of the plant utility systems via a scorecard and managing continuous improvement of these systems through improved operations and projects. Major Job Activities/Duties
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Senior Process Engineer - Midwest This position will be engaged in evaluating and implementing new technologies and upgrading and troubleshooting existing technologies that will help achieve business initiatives. Position ensures that the equipment and support required for new products, processes, or packages are specified, built to design, and evaluated to ensure they meet the company’s operational and product quality standards. The position will leverage networks and individuals to assure compliance to standards. This position will also work with the plants to insure proper change management for new processes/procedures. A minimum of 2-6 years applicable industrial experience. BS in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering Process Development Engineer - Northeast Experience Required: 5 to 7 years of related experience with a consumer packaged goods background Responsibilities Include:
Provides leadership, guidance, and career development to a more junior process engineer and out sourced resources. Anticipates short and long term employee requirements and leads efforts to meet their needs. Research Engineer - R&D Process Development - Midwest SUMMARY
Ability to communicate in a compelling fashion with junior and senior levels in the Supply Chain organization and in R&D RESPONSIBILITIES
Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Food Engineering or similar technical discipline Experience Required: 7-10 years experience in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry; R&D process development experience; Experience with fluid thermal processing applications; Dairy products and/or soy beverages experience desired. Product Scientist Engineer - Upper Midwest JOB FUNCTION
2. Product Improvements, Product Maintenance and News
3. Business Development and Profit Margin Support
4. Other Technical and Business Support Activities
Experience Required: 5+years of experience in the food industry in product or process development roles. Experience in process optimization, product formulation, statistical process control, and quality improvements. Production facility experience required. Preferred experience in cereal, baking, or snack food manufacturing. Sr. Process Dev Engineer – Northeast Responsibilities:
Experience Required: With BS degree: minimum of 8 years experience /With MS degree: minimum 6 years experience / With PhD degree: minimum of 3 years experience Engineer -- R&D Process Development - Midwest SUMMARY
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Education Required: Bachelor’s degree in Chemical or Food Engineering or similar technical discipline Plant Engineering Manager Our client is a Fortune 500 CPG manufacturer with an outstanding record of producing high quality food products. This role provides site leadership for technical solutions to operational problems including trouble shooting, debottlenecking, and process optimization. The position reports to the plant manager with a dotted line to headquarters. A BS in engineering or equivalent and a minimum of 6-10 years technical experience in a manufacturing environment is required. This person should have an engaging leadership style as well.
Suthers & Associates P.O. Box 981 Monticello, MN 55362 Phone: (763) 878-2079 Fax: (763) 878-2547 Toll Free: 1-888-200-2084 Email: info@suthers.com |
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