Job Bulletins for Great Lakes Section Members
Section 1: Businesses seeking applicants for employment
Section 2: Students, graduates, and alums posting their qualifications for employment.
Section 1: Businesses Seeking Applicants
Businesses: please email us if you have job postings, in care of Dr. Janice Harte. These will be posted on the web site.
Meijer Career Opportunities
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.
The three career opportunities are as follows: Food Scientist/Technologist, Product Development Food Associate, and Foods Product Development Sourcing Manager. 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.
Food Scientist/Technologist
Currently, Meijer is looking for a Food Scientist/Technologist. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for the testing of all food products based on Meijer specifications, exceeding both Meijer and governmental requirements, for private label products
As a Food Scientist you will:
- Sensory being the key focus for this position
- Work with Foods Merchandising areas in the selection of product
- Evaluate potential Own Brand items in a systematic manner utilizing sensory skills and process
- Respond to Meijer Guest Supermarket concerns, reviewing trends and complaints that may require product recalls
- Monitor press releases and news items that impact the products sold at Meijer
- Assist recall team in recalls when required due to situations stemming from Guest complaints, press releases, news articles and vendor requests
- Maintain information on current food health issues (microbiologic, allergic, etc.) and working with the HRMS on developing any Food Safety information that may need to be communicated to Meijer Team Members and Customers
- Maintain good working relationships with government regulatory organizations (USDA, FDA, as well as state and local agencies)
- Actively promoting the benefits and safety of the products that are sold at the Meijer Stores
In order to be considered for this opportunity you must possess:
- 4-year University or College Degree relating to Food
- Knowledge of all specifications Food Safety and Regulations
- Knowledge of sensory testing
- Knowledge of product standards, retail business and customers
- Strong sense of product and business development
- Good problem solving skills with the ability to work well under pressure
- Highly organized with good problem solving skills and the ability to work well under pressure
- Ability to work cross functionally.
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.
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.
Foods Product Development Sourcing Manager
Currently, Meijer is looking for a Foods Product Development Sourcing Manager. The individual selected for this position will be responsible for working with key international vendors, Food Merchandising and Self-Manufacturing to increase share growth, by sourcing materials or finished goods to deliver Meijer Own Brand products as good as or better than national brands as well as fresh (unbranded) product.
As a Foods Product Development Sourcing Manager you will:
- Provide domestic and global product sourcing expertise to the team and the entire food organization utilizing a skill set that includes sourcing strategy development, vendor identification/evaluation and on-going management
- Provide raw material and/or finished goods sourcing support for all Meijer Own Brands including 1st Label, Markets of Meijer, Gold, Organic and Naturals
- Partner with the Director of Product Development, other Meijer functional positions (e.g., Packaging, Merchandising, etc) and Daymon
- Will not have P&L responsibility but must have a record of solid financial success in product sourcing and P&L management
To be considered for this opportunity you must possess:
- 4 to 6 years experience in product sourcing domestically and globally
- Four year college degree in relevant area required (Procurement, Product Development)
- MBA desired
- The ideal candidate will have been a Product Sourcing Manager for a food company and have 4 to 6 years of experience with steady progression to positions of increased responsibility
- Must have a successful track record sourcing raw materials/finished product both domestically and globally
- Must have successful track record sourcing commodity products (flour, sugar, potatoes, raisins) and understand the marketplace trends/dynamics
- Proven ability to develop sourcing strategies for raw material/commodity and finished products
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Proactive thinker and problem solver
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
- Ability to travel internationally
- Computer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
- Must be aware of current trends in the industry, and be passionate about food
- Positive, high energy individual, who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
- A self-starter with a strong work ethic
- Must be flexible, adaptable and have demonstrated the willingness to roll up their sleeves
- Must be a strong team player, with respect for individuals at every level of the organization
- Ability to travel internationally
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 any of the above positions, 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
Production Supervisor
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.
Once again, 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
(posted on August 9, 2010)
Section 2: Students, Graduates, & Alums posting employment qualifications
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.
Name:
Graduation Date:
Email:
Skill Summary:
Resume: (link to pdf of student resume)
