Section 1: Businesses seeking applicants for employment
Section 2: Students, graduates, and alums posting their qualifications for employment.
Businesses: please email us if you have job postings, in care of Dr. Janice Harte. These will be posted on the web site.
(Posted 4/7/11)
Evaluate and approve new/existing product components based upon individual product risk assessments, rooted in microbiology scientific measures and product quality expertise.
Upon identification of product by R&D, lead department calendar, meet approval deadlines.
· Lead the development and maintenance of the QA calendar of all projects for the QA/Safety Director.
· Lead the coordination of all quality assurance timelines ensuring project adherence to approved calendar.
· Lead identifying resource needs and develop recommendations to the QA/Safety Director on resourcing and department project prioritization.
QUALIFICATIONS
To apply, please visit www.careers.dominos.com or email resume to stitelb@dominos.com
(Posted 3/9/2011)
Lead product and process development to support internal flavor development programs in support of McCormick business segments including Consumer Food Manufacturers, Food Service, and the Consumer Products Division.
Design and execute innovation programs and projects in support of these businesses to address gaps in the flavor portfolio.
Develop relationships with external customers, and execute and manage direct innovation projects for external customers.
Maintain state-of-the-art depth and breadth of knowledge in a specific technical area, keeping abreast of latest literature, patents and advances
Strong scientific background along with the desire and willingness to learn
Project management experience
Strong customer interaction/influencing skills
A passionate interest in cuisine and intellectual curiosity
Experience with SAP, product formulary and retrieval systems preferred
Cathleen Allen
Contract Recruiter
McCormick & Co.
www.mccormickcorporation.com
cathleen_allen@mccormick.com
410-771-7798
This is a salaried position
(Posted 2/23/2011)
Position Summary:
With the Quality Manager, ensures that all products meet or exceed Litehouse quality standards. Will perform pre-shipment review of product analytical data, packaging information and CCP records. Actively participates in the day to day supervision of quality assurance technicians, working with schedules, answering questions, troubleshooting, etc. Takes ownership of complaint investigation, procedure development, process audits, training, floor and lab coverage, and HACCP. Manages ingredients with short dates, works with scheduling and production to limit waste. Manages identity preserved programs including Organic and Kosher audits. Looks for continuous improvement opportunities. Drives quality projects to completion. Serves as backup to the Quality Assurance Manager in their absence.
Required Skills:
To Apply:
If you are interested in this position please complete an online application: Click Here.
Other postings at Litehouse Foods
Meijer is a leading Supercenter located in five states throughout the Midwest, with nearly 200 stores and almost 60,000 employees. As a multi-billion dollar retailer, Meijer is ranked as the 18th largest privately held company in the country, as well as one of the top 30 most reputable companies in the United States by Forbes Magazine. As you can tell, Meijer isn't just any company. We are extremely goal-oriented and customer-focused. We've achieved success after success to become a respected leader in a highly competitive retail market. We relyon our people to supply the talent and vision to achieve our goals. From store leadership to marketing to buyers to finance, the variety of careers available at Meijer is as interesting and diverse as the people who fill the positions. While your job responsibilities may differ, the purposes are all the same: To make Meijer the best retail organization in the nation.
At this time, Meijer has the position of Product Development Food Associate available. If, after reviewing the requirements outlined below, you would like to apply for the position, please send resumes to stephanie.eckerty@meijer.com. You can also visit us at www.meijer.com.
Product Development Food Associate
Currently, Meijer is looking for a Product Development Foods Associate. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for working with Foods Product Development Manager and Foods Merchandising to increase share growth in Meijer Own Brand products, as well as deliver products as good as or better than national brand.
As a Product Development Foods Associate you will:
Play a significant role in the new team leading Meijer down the "Road to Remarkable"
Add innovative new products which will add to the excitement, and give the consumer additional reasons to shop at Meijer because "Meijer has the products I want"
Assist in the development of Fresh/Perishable Foods, including foods manufactured by Meijer Self-Manufacturing, and outside suppliers
Work on key deliverables in the Bakery/Deli Product Development and Innovation Pipeline, managing key portions of the projects to ensure a timely product launch
Collaborate with Product Development Manager to develop and maintain pricing for all raw materials needed to support Meijer self-manufacturing interests
Assist in the determination of Meijer raw ingredients, and finished goods product specifications
Focus also on base improvements on existing Meijer Brand Fresh Foods that will ultimately lead to increased market share in Perishables, Bakery and Deli
To be considered for this opportunity you must possess:
Knowledge of Consumer Packaged Goods, and/or Foods Product Development
4-year University or College Degree or commensurate retail experience
Minimum 1 - 4 years experience in Product Development, Food Science, or Research and Development for retail, CPG, and/or foods manufacturing
Experience working for a retail foods company as a Food Scientist, and/or in Foods Product Development
Have demonstrated ability to provide technical expertise relative to ingredient food science
Be able to provide examples of past Product Development projects that they have successfully supported
Positive, high energy, focused individual who thrives in a fast - paced, multi-faceted, ever changing environment
Work autonomously on key deliverables
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proactive thinker and problem solver
Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Self - starter with a strong work ethic
Be aware of current trends in the industry, and passionate about food
Positive, high energy individual, who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
A self-starter with a strong work ethic
Be flexible, adaptable and have demonstrated the willingness to roll up their sleeves
Be a strong team player, with respect for individuals at every level of the organization
What we offer you:
A competitive salary
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
Pension Plan
Paid Vacation
No third party vendors will be considered for this position. Only candidates possessing the minimum requirements for the position should apply. All others will not be contacted.
Again, if you would like to apply for the above position, please send resumes to stephanie.eckerty@meijer.com. You can also visit us at www.meijer.com.
(posted on August 9, 2010)
Michigan Milk Producers Association Career Opportunity
The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) is a cooperative organization of independent Michigan dairy farmers. MMPA provides a wide range of technical, manufacturing, educational and administrative services to assist members with the production and management of dairy products.
MMPA maintains two plants in the state to produce dairy products from raw milk supplied by the members. The largest plant is located in Ovid (20 miles NNE of Lansing. The Ovid facility is a “balancing plant” which produces wet and dry milk and butter products for the commercial market. Some well known customers include Kraft, Yoplait and Edy’s.
The Ovid facility processes up to 5 million pounds of milk per day and operates year around on a 24/7 basis.
The plant is highly automated and is currently completing a $62 million dollar expansion to maximize throughput and optimize its statewide balancing function. An expansion of the warehouse area is currently in the planning stages.
This career opportunity is for a Production Supervisor. If, after reviewing the requirements outlined below, you would like to apply for the position, qualified, interested candidates should contact the recruiter for additional information at:
John P. Sullivan
Dunlap & Sullivan Associates
29 Pearl St. NW #125
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616-458-4142 (voice) - 616-458-4203 (fax)
E-mail: dunsul@aol.com
Position: Production Supervisor
Reports to: Production Manager
Positions Supervised: Supervises a team of production, maintenance and quality assurance employees on a swing shift basis which includes rotating second and third shifts.
Primary Responsibilities:
This is a key position in the daily operations of the Ovid facility which has responsibility for all activities on assigned second and third shifts.
1. Plans and organizes available resources (employees, materials, time, equipment) to best meet shift production, quality and safety goals. Monitors and adapts plansthroughout the shift as needed. Walks the plant floor to assess employee andequipment status throughout the shift.
2. Develops, coaches and counsels employees to ensure a motivated and competent workforce on the shift. Conducts regular shift meetings on at least a monthly basis covering production updates, changed procedures and safety reviews to keep employees current on processes and procedures.
3. Works cooperatively with other production supervisors to ensure effective shift to shift transitions and to minimize disruption due to unplanned absences. This includes conducting a pre-shift briefing with the supervisor to be relieved, completing shift notes for the current shift and briefing the incoming supervisor when then the shift is done.
4. Keeps other parties within the organization informed of the status of work items. This is primarily contacts with Corporate Sales, Dispatch, QA and Maintenance.
5. Continually develops a stronger understanding of the operations of the milk balancing plant to include: equipment operations, work flow, and labor contract features.
Candidate Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have a four year college degree in Food Science or a related degree with a minimum of one year supervisory experience in a food processing plant.
Strong communications and organizational skills are required.
Basic computer skills including a working knowledge of Excel and Word.
The manufacturing environment includes industrial sized equipment situated on dairy tile or poured concrete floors, some accessed on different floors via stairs or ladders. The floors can be wet or slippery from water or caustic solutions used in cleaning. The supervisor must be able to easily and safely navigate throughout the plant on foot, this includes climbing stairs (as many as 186 at a time) or ladders and at times in very hot conditions.
This position represents a long term career opportunity. It has a competitive compensation and benefits program.
(posted on August 9, 2010)
Applicants: Please prepare a one paragraph qualification statement (skill summary) of no more than 500 characters in length (including spaces and punctuation). With this paragraph, also submit an email address and phone number by which you may be contacted. (phone numbers will not be posted, but will be retained to assist us in contacting you.)
You may also attach a one page resume, either in Word or pdf format. (all resumes will be placed on line as a pdf file.)
Submit your application to Dr. Janice Harte for consideration.
Note: All postings will be kept online for a maximum of 3 months, after which, you must resubmit your application in order to remain listed.
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