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MARKETING, MARKET RESEARCH, SALES, and PURCHASING POSITIONS
Senior Buyer – Packaging (#4353 – Greater Sheboygan, WI area) Lead the strategic sourcing functions for all packaging categories (labels, film, corrugate, cartons, trays) for the leading food manufacturer. Identify, lead, and support quality, cost productivity, and business relationships with suppliers. Negotiate pricing agreements and lead strategic procurement of packaging items and oversee two direct reports. BS/BA with 5 years’ food manufacturing packaging experience required. Coaching/mentoring/leadership experience strongly preferred. Certifications as a CPSM or APCIS a big plus. Extensive benefit package, salary range of $100K – $115K with a $5K – $10K target bonus (paid monthly), and relocation benefits.
Associate Brand Manager (#4351 – Knoxville, TN) Develop brand objectives and strategies, develop and launch line extensions, and manage brand budget for the CPG manufacturer. Track retail sales trends and analyze competitive activity. MBA preferred with 5-8 years of consumer marketing, market research or sales experience including IRI/Nielsen syndicated data and household panel information. Digital and online marketing experience. Full benefit package and salary range of $105K – $120K with a 30-40% target bonus and relocatoin benefits.
Technical Sales Representative (#4310 – greater Seattle or Portland area) Manage sales territory of an existing distributor network and customer base in a territory including OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, UT, NVI). Develop an annual business plan, attend trade shows, and provide technical training to distributor sales reps. Must have BS/BA with 2+ years industrial sales experience. Experience selling to a distributor/ broker network strongly preferred. Must live within the greater Seattle or Portland area, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record. Occasional overnight travel of 2-3/night per week. $60K – $65K + $15K target bonus, year-end bonus, holiday bonus, profit sharing, company car.
SANITATION / PRODUCTION / QUALITY ASSURANCE / SAFETY
Sanitation Supervisor – 3rd Shift (#4379 – Greater Madison / Oconomowoc, WI area) Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and sanitation requirements for incoming product with this protein food manufacturer. Manage execution of 7 Steps of Sanitation and meet USDA and company standards of acceptability. Conduct environmental and bioluminescence swabbing; identify Critical Control Points; coach, lead, and develop team members to deliver great performance. Associate degree with 2 years leadership/supervisor experience, and 1-3 years food manufacturing experience required. Bachelor’s degree preferred as well as English/Spanish language skills, and SSOP skills a big plus. Hourly rate of $29 – $36/hour, $2/hr shift differential, $3K target bonus (paid monthly) and full benefit package. 3rd shift hours are 9:00 pm – 5:30 am with overtime as production demands. Local candidates only.
Production Manager – 1st Shift (#4357 – Southwest Chicago suburbs) Facilitate direct reports to achieve production goals for this large CPG food manufacturing facility. Ensure standards for product quality and equipment; assist in developing budgets and short- and long-term goals. BS/BA preferred; 10+ years’ experience in a bakery manufacturing environment; leadership/coaching/supervisory experience; skilled on OSHA and FDA regulatory compliance; Bilingual (English-Spanish) a big plus. $110K-$150K with a 15% target bonus; local candidates only.
Shift Supervisor – 1st Shift (#4358 – Southwest Chicago Suburbs) Oversee daily operation of meat processing department, train and develop employees, ensure SOPs, GMPs, SQF, and HACCP. Monitor product quality and liaise with sanitation QA, etc. to resolve issues impacting production/plant performance. AA/AS or related food manufacturing experience with 5+ years’ experience in a meat manufacturing environment, 2+ years’ supervisory/leadership experience, as well as a working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA, FDA, and other quality/safety programs in food processing. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a big plus. $85K-$95K with a 10% target bonus. Local candidates only.
Shift Supervisor – 2nd Shift (#4359 – Elk Grove Village, IL) Oversee daily operation of meat processing department, train and develop employees, ensure SOPs, GMPs, SQF, and HACCP. Monitor product quality and liaise with sanitation QA, etc. to resolve issues impacting production/plant performance. AA/AS or related food manufacturing experience with 5+ years’ experience in a meat manufacturing environment, 2+ years’ supervisory/leadership experience, as well as a working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA, and other quality/safety programs in food processing. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a big plus. $85K-$95K with a 10% target bonus. Local candidates only.
Shift Supervisor – 3rd Shift (#4360 – Elk Grove Village, IL) Oversee daily operation of bakery processing department, train and develop employees, ensure SOPs, GMPs, SQF, and HACCP. Monitor product quality and liaise with sanitation QA, etc. to resolve issues impacting production/plant performance. AA/AS or related food manufacturing experience with 5+ years’ experience in a bakery manufacturing environment, 2+ years’ supervisory/leadership experience, as well as a working knowledge of GMPs, SOPs, HACCP, OSHA, and other quality/safety programs in food processing. Bilingual (English-Spanish) a big plus. $85K-$95K with a 10% target bonus. Local candidates only.
Production Manager – 1st Shift (#4356 – Elk Grove Village, IL) Facilitate direct reports to achieve production goals for this large CPG food manufacturing facility. Ensure standards for product quality and equipment; assist in developing budgets and short- and long-term goals. BS/BA preferred; 10+ years’ experience in a meat manufacturing environment; leadership/coaching/supervisory experience; strong knowledge of USDA, FDA, and FDA regulatory compliance; Bilingual (English-Spanish) a big plus. $110K-$150K with a 15% target bonus; local candidates only.
MAINTENANCE
Electro-Mechanical Technician 2nd Shift (#4283 – Madison / Oconomowoc, WI area) Responsible for all production and industrial refrigeration equipment, electrical and control systems. Apply RCA to improve/eliminate future problems. Perform preventive maintenance on all plant equipment for this food manufacturer. Minimum HS Diploma, industrial maintenance experience required including ammonia refrigeration, HVAC, and/or steam generator (boiler). Basic electrical experience required; PLC experience a big plus. $27 – $32/hour + $1.50 shift differential for 2nd shift, OT as production demands, and bonus program. No relocation benefits available. Hours are approximately (based on production demands): 2nd shift: 2:00 pm – 11:00 pm Monday through Friday with occasional weekends.
ENGINEERING / TECHNICAL POSITIONS
Mechanical Project Engineer (#4375 – Madison, WI) Design and develop new manufacturing equipment and processes to meet the needs of new product requirements for this chemical manufacturer. Collaborate with product design engineering to make improvements to existing products. Specify and procure new capital equipment for manufacturing processes. BS – Mechanical Engineering (or related field) required with 4-7 years of engineering experience in a manufacturing environment. Skilled in SolidWorks and AutoCAD. Must have project management experience, capital equipment expenditure project leadership, and injection molding experience. $80K – $90K with target bonus, profit sharing bonus, holiday bonus, and full benefit package. Minimal relocation benefits.
Process Technician / Engineer (#4363 – Chippewa Falls, WI area) Responsible for formulation control, optimization, and new formula creation for this dairy product manufacturer. Ensure formulas meet all required regulations. Design and conduct trials for all new recipes including scale-up to industrial trials. Two years of food manufacturing experience required, including experience in Quality, lab, and incoming ingredient grading. Process cheese production experience is a big plus. $75K-$90K with a 15% target bonus; local candidates only.
HR / FINANCE / ACCOUNTING / IT / LOGISTICS / OTHER POSITIONS
Demand Planner Hybrid Position (#4361-Fairfield, NJ) Manage demand planning process for this food manufacturer. Develop accurate supply and demand plans, prepare forecast data, and develop statistical forecast models. Provide insight for supply/demand imbalances. BS/BA, 3+ years of demand planning or supply chain planning (food manufacturing experience strongly preferred); 5+ years of experience in supporting multiple manufacturing site locations strongly preferred. APICS Certification preferred; demonstrated skills with demand planning tools required. Advanced skills in Excel with a strong understanding of John Galt Atlas and Sage X3 tools in an ERP system. $80K – $110K with a 10% target bonus. Hybrid position: Monday and Fridays are remote.
Supply Chain Analyst (#4362 – Elgin, IL) Manage flow of finished goods for this food manufacturer including inventory level analysis, planning, production scheduling and deployment, and new product development integration. Support inventory strategies for promotional campaigns, support continuous improvement, and maintain strong working relationships with warehouse and third-party leadership. BS/BA – Supply Chain or related required. Skilled in data analysis and critical thinking skills to provide solutions. Strong understanding of Excel including pivot tables, index matches, V-Lookup, IF statements required; experience with John Galt, SAP, APO, or other MRP planning tools preferred. $80K-$100K with a 10% target bonus; local candidates only.