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We cultivate and embrace a diverse employee population. We recognize that people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives fuel our growth and enrich our global culture. We are looking for an individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, likes to be challenged, and values the opportunity to make a difference.

Leads the commercialization of food and packaging prototypes in the production facilities through the collaboration of cross-functional teams. Ensures project success with effective and timely communication with strict adherence to project timelines, project management workstreams and handoff points.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Collaborate and communicate daily with cross-functional teams consisting of Sales, Operations, I&D, Engineering, Quality Assurance, Procurement, Planning, Finance, Logistics, Warehouse and Customer Service to ensure commercialization success.
• Schedule and lead weekly/biweekly/monthly meetings as necessary to ensure team alignment with all active commercialization projects.
• Develop, lead and manage project timeline once handoff from I&D has occurred.
  • Ensure project is on track and department owners’ complete tasks.
  • Elevate issues that arise from the project timeline as needed.
• Co-Lead pilot/plant trials through strong cross-functional collaboration with all departments.
  • Facilitate and lead pre-pilot/plant trial discussions with key stakeholders.
  • Work with appropriate departments to ensure documentation requirements.
  • Communicate project status and deliverables as required.
  • Follow-up on plant readiness and receipt of components prior to pilot/plant trial.
  • Work with Food Scientist to develop appropriate online conformance tests for QA technicians.
  • Facilitate post pilot/plant trial discussions with key stakeholders to review results, determine next steps, and captures lessons learned prior to scale-up/first full production.
    • Co-Lead scale-up/first full production of products.
      • Continue leading commercialization process through the first 5 production runs.
      • Work with Food Scientist to review all data collected during the first 5 production runs. Finalize MPS and file accordingly.
      • Collaborate with the Food Scientist to finalize Finished Goods Specification and have it filed accordingly.
      • After the first 5 production runs, facilitate and lead lessons learned review, capture findings, and implement as continuous improvement to the commercialization process.
• Utilize technical and project management skillset to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Lead change management process as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from four-year College or University in Food Science and at least five years related experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience is accepted in lieu of degree. USDA/FDA Regulatory compliance experience is preferred.
• Demonstrate a high degree of competency in a production environment, i.e. packaging equipment, food processing, quality assurance, regulatory, and nutritional requirements.
• Strong project management skills from start to finish. Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and projects with sometimes shifting priorities in an organized manner.
• Teamwork and organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication skills are a must.
• Use of a desktop or laptop computer is required using programs to include Microsoft Office and PDF Publishing.
• Sage ERP X3, Smartsheet’s, Microsoft Office experience highly preferred.
• Must be able to travel up to 40%.

BENEFITS

SK Food Group provides competitive salaries and a wide variety of benefits including programs that provide for your health and welfare, help you prepare for retirement and truly enable you to balance your work and family life.

• Medical Insurance
• Associate Bonus Programs
• Family & Friends Referral Bonuses
• DailyPay – Access Earned Pay Sooner
• 401k Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health & Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Dependent scholarship opportunities
• Educational Tuition Assistance

Established in 1943, the SK Food Group is a leader in the food manufacturing and wholesale food sales industry. We produce a complete line of products for many different market segments including retail, convenience stores, vending and the transportation industry. In addition, we pride ourselves on the sub-contract manufacturing and private labeling capabilities our company offers to customers throughout the United States. Please visit http://www.skfoodgroup.com for more information.