Sr. Manager-Seafood Procurement #848

Salary:          $110K-120K +Bonus
Reports To:   Vice President-Procurement
Travel:          As Required
Relocation:   Available

Company Information: Our client is a leading producer, distributor and marketer of shelf-stable seafood products in the United States as well as a category leader in innovation.
Job Description: Senior Manager, Seafood Procurement is responsible for the acquisition and contracting of articles within the Seafood category worldwide.  The candidate will be accountable for implementing sourcing strategies through team facilitation with Co Pac and all other manufacturing facilities. This will include the coordinating This would include coordinating shipping schedules to meet both suppliers and manufacturing need.Implements and supports the company’s procurement negotiation plans for entering into strategic procurement relationships with selected suppliers. Assess and establishes appropriate contractual approaches towards suppliers.
Job Qualifications: Will be a strong negotiator with extensive financial and people skills. The candidate will be organized and an excellent communicator. You will have at least 5 to 8 years experience in procurement with at least 3+ years sourcing Fish products Worldwide. Should have a Bachelor’s Degree and demonstrated the ability to work in multi-cultural work groups
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp

Fred Von Bargen
Phone:     (508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:         (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O.Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
               
                Executive Search Consultants
                Food, Pharmaceutical &
              Consumer Products Industry

Salary:        $75K-90K +Bonus
Reports To: V.P. Operations
Travel:         N/A
Relocation:  N/A

Company Information: Our client is committed to providing great-tasting, whole food options using only the finest all-natural and organic ingredients.

Job Description: This is the opportunity a take charge person longs for in his or hers career. You will be working to ensure highly disciplined compliance with all product and process quality parameters and standards including formulations, specifications, approved methods, procedures, practices and systems. From the delivery of the raw materials, the manufacturing of the USDA inspected product and the storage and shipment of the finished goods; you are the Quality Assurance person in charge.

Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of related Quality Assurance experience including a minimum of 4 yrs QA Management experience in a USDA inspection food production facility. Strong interpersonal and managerial skills required. Proven written and verbal communication skills.
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/listings.asp.
Fred Von Bargen
Phone:    (508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:        (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                 P. O. Box 945
                 Plymouth, MA 02362
               
                 Executive Search Consultants
                 Food, Pharmaceutical &
                 Consumer Products Industry

Family-owned since 1880, Blount has long recognized that great people are the best ingredient in making great food. We consistently pursue process improvements, culinary innovation, high-quality standards (SILIKER and SQF) and customer excellence.  Company-wide, our team approach and shared vision is the core of our continued success. 
The R&D Chef will support sales, marketing and product development.  They will be a highly creative, passionate individual who will utilize their culinary knowledge and experience to develop new products.
Responsibilities:

• Apply a high level of creativity and innovation to product development.
• Stay apprised of new culinary trends and technologies and apply them in a meaningful manner to the department.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing and production to develop new products.
• Provide menu analysis for current and potential key customers to incorporate the use of Blount branded products.
• Work with production, quality and process control to scale up bench samples into production batches.
• Assist in new ingredient evaluation and cost saving analysis.
• Document specification changes, product yields, methods (instructions) and recipe conversions.
• Responsible for managing sample deliveries and providing support to sales team members.
• Participation in tradeshows, outside promotions and demonstrations when needed.
• Interaction with customers, including presenting new products and applications.
• Collaborate with quality assurance, process control and production to develop “in line” and

       finished product specifications

Qualifications:

• Culinary degree from a 4 year college or university
• 3-5 years of R&D or production experience for a food manufacturing company
• In depth knowledge of food and food market trends
• Previous Experience performing culinary presentations
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities
• Knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required.
• Willingness and ability to travel for business as needed
• Ability to lift and or move up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license and pre-employment authorization of Motor Vehicle Record and prsonal automobile insurance
  
  Send resumes to jobs@blountfinefoods.com

Salary: to be determined
Reports to: Director of Research and Development
Travel: As Required
Job Description:
The Food Technologist will be a key component of the Research and Development team at Mar-Lees Seafood in all day-to-day activities.  The position will play a key role in creating/assembling samples for customers, ideating new product ideas, assisting in product formulations and the scale-up process, and other similar tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Produce samples for customers, often times in a short time frame
2. Ideate and create new product ideas
3. Enhance current formulations
4. Develop cooking instructions
5. Create specification sheets
6. Assist in sourcing ingredients
7. Prepare bench top prototypes
8. Represent Mar-Lees Seafood at demos throughout New England

The ideal candidate will possess a high attention to detail, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, willing to be flexible and able to handle multiple projects/samples simultaneously.  The willingness to taste fish and shellfish products is a plus.
Experience/Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Culinary Nutrition, Food Science, or a related field of study.  Experience in Research and Development is a plus.  Two or more years of restaurant experience is preferred but not required.

Interested parties reply to:  aschmitt@marlees.com

Local specialty food manufacturer looking for experienced Food Technologist to spearhead our Research & Development efforts.  Individual must be creative, exude strong interpersonal skills coupled with leadership.  Candidate must be dedicated and hard working as well as an independent thinker.  Previous experience with Genesis or other nutritional software is essential.  Candidate must have a minimum of an Associate’s Degree preferably in Food Science.  Culinary School experience specifically pastries, breads, cakes and cookies would be a plus.  Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft applications, are imperative.  If you are looking for a fun, fast-paced, growing, state of the art environment, this job is for YOU!  Please email resume to julia@lynchspecialtyfoods.com.

Salary:         $ 45K-$60K
Location:        New England
Reports To:   Quality Control Manager
Travel:          As Required
Relocation:   Available
Company Information: Our client’s facilities are nestled in a valley in the pristine mountains of New England. This is where they operate their Cindery and have become the number one producer of premium alcoholic draft ciders in the U.S.  Their ciders are a unique combination of nature’s best ingredients, skills, commitment and pride in their work.
Job Description: Job Description: Our client is looking for an extremely creative and innovative R&D brewing person to join their experienced team. The ideal candidate would be someone with a long history of innovation in a microbrew setting and has a high energy to engage frequently with customers. The candidate needs to be creative and highly motivated to try new ingredients, as well as initiate new and different cider making techniques. On occasion, the candidate needs to be willing to present findings to a variety of audiences and a variety of venues. Other responsibilities include, quality control analysis, assisting our current Cider makers in various activities and research of industry trend

.Job Qualifications: 3-5 years experience in Cidermaking, Winemaking or Brewing industry and a minimum of a Bachelors Degree. One would say the candidate “Should walk to the beat of a different drum” our client is looking for someone who does not even need a drum as he / she knows what they what to accomplish and does not need an outside source to set a beat!

Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp

Fred Von Bargen
Phone :( 508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:      fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site: www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address:  Matthews & Company, Inc.
                 P.O. Box 945
                 Plymouth, MA 02362
               

Salary:        $65K-75K  
Reports To: Quality Control Manager
Travel:         N/A
Relocation:  Limited

Company Information: Our client is a major player in the Food Industry. Their unique organization offers a stimulating and fast-paced environment, a culture based on values, respect and teamwork, and an opportunity to make a difference where your efforts are rewarded.

Job Description: Oversee, direct and supervise the Plant Sanitation shift function, working with other members of the management team, to ensure highly disciplined compliance with all product and process quality parameters and standards. Ensure highly disciplined compliance with all regulatory and company defined food safety and sanitation standards, systems, procedures and practices to guarantee absolute wholesomeness of product.  Trains, and motivates Sanitation personnel. Develop, monitor and revise HACCP plans and SSOP’s for the Sanitation process and/or regulations change. Develop and maintain a sanitation program.

Job Qualifications: Degree preferred in related discipline and Five Plus years food manufacturing experience. Bilingual English / Spanish preferred
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp
Fred Von Bargen
Phone :( 508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site: www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O.Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
                Executive Search Consultants
                Food, Pharmaceutical &
              Consumer Products Industry

Company Information: Our client is a premium branded, consumer packaged Goods Company that produces markets and sells high quality products nationwide.
Job Description: The primary function of this position is to ensure product quality and food safety and to provide supervision and training of the day-to-day Quality Assurance activities of Technicians in the processing operations of the plant. Provide technical support to Operations to continually improve product quality and line efficiencies. Administer the research and submission and documentation for customer, regulatory, and internal matters. Participate in solving product/process problems utilizing SPC, TPM or other appropriate problem solving methods.
 Job Qualifications: B.S. in Food Science or related science degree.  3 years experience in QA/QC for a food manufacturing operation. Familiar with quality programs including HACCP, GMP’s, SSOP, USDA Performance Standards, TPM, Statistics including SPC and Computer skill with MS Office.
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp

Fred Von Bargen
Phone:     (508) 746-9300 Ext: 14
Fax:         (508) 746-9311
Email:     fred@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O. Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
                Executive Search Consultants
                Food, Pharmaceutical &
              Consumer Products Industry

Salary:        $95K-120K +Bonus
Reports To: VP. Manufacturing
Travel:         N/A
Relocation:  Available

Company Information: Our client a food manufacturer is recruiting for a success-driven Human Resource Manager with a strong business background on the strategic and tactical levels, a generalist background as well as, integration and change management. As the HR Manager you will spearhead the human resources department, you will develop and deploy performance management, talent acquisition and retention, succession planning, and professional development programs. The HR Manager will have focused leadership and management abilities, be a team player and add to the overall success of this emerging and growing company.

Job Description: Create an environment that will foster teamwork and cooperation among departments. Establish goals and objectives for the human resources department. Advise top management in developing HR strategies and policies focused on achieving extraordinary business results. Direct the company's employee recruitment, training and development, adhering to all applicable laws and regulations. Direct the establishment and maintenance of the company's performance management system, pay and benefits systems, and human resources databases. Ensure that the company is competitive and equitable in all programs to assist managers to meet corporate objectives. Protect interests of employees in accordance with company's policies and applicable labor, pay and benefits laws and regulations. Formulate and recommend personnel policies and objectives of the company. Directs the interpretation and application of those policies throughout the company. Determine and recommend employee relations practices necessary to establish a positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of employee morale. Performs general managerial activities of staff (i.e., hires, trains, appraises, motivates, disciplines, and recommends terminations as necessary). testing and documenting new and improved products.
Job Qualifications: A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources or Master's Degree is a plus. A minimum of 10 years of experience in Human Resources at Sr. level. Proven experience in HR Management including experience in the following areas: employee relations, training, organizational development, recruiting, benefits, compensation, HRIS, labor, developing/implementing policies and procedures.
Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp
Mark Matthews
Phone:(508) 746-9300 Ext:11
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:     mark@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O.Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
                Executive Search Consultants
                Food, Pharmaceutical &
              Consumer Products Industry

Salary:          $130K-180K +Bonus
Reports To:   President/COO
Travel:          As Required
Relocation:   Available

Company Information: Major Player in Natural Food Market is seeking a hands-on talented and experience Vice President of Sales to join their team. This organization is in excess of $150M and provides natural products to many national retailers. Position offers you an opportunity to contribute in the development of new products in order to grow their business short and long term.

Job Description: In this newly created position you will be responsible for leading a team of (5) Regional Sales Managers and (1) National Sales Manager involved in the Retail Natural, Mainstream and Food Service channels. You will be involved in the design and implementation of sales plans, sales forecast and management of trade spending budget and key broker and customer relationships. This highly visible position reports to the President. 
Accountable for the efficient performance of functional sales activities including:

• Design and implement sales plans in order to meet or exceed agreed upon sales volume and revenue objectives
• Manage trade spending budget within the guidelines of the marketing/sales strategies
• Responsible for working closely with the CEO to stay within the spending parameters of the marketing and trade budgets released annually
• Evaluate, select, and manage key broker relationships
• Maintain close working relationships with Customer Service and Marketing to insure good communication of Sales strategy and tactics
• Develop rolling forecasts on a monthly basis to be utilized for production planning and financial analysis
• Utilize internal operating systems to develop and maintain various sales reports needed on a weekly and monthly basis to properly manage the business
• Identify and gather competitive intelligence and communicate to the appropriate departments

Job Qualifications: MBA preferred. Eight to Twelve years of P&L responsibility for sales in a consumer branded packaged goods Product Company. Previous private label sales experience is a plus. Demonstrated creative problem-solving skills and record of past successes. Aggressive, action oriented, results driven entrepreneurial focus. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.

Qualified candidates may apply online using our online application. http://www.matthewsandcompany.com/candidiates.asp

Mark Matthews
Phone:(508) 746-9300 Ext:11
Fax:    (508) 746-9311
Email:     mark@matthewsandcompany.com
Web Site:www.matthewsandcompany.com
Address: Matthews & Company, Inc.
                P.O.Box 945
                Plymouth, MA 02362
               
                Executive Search Consultants
                Food, Pharmaceutical &
              Consumer Products Industry

 Purchaser

Salad Dressing Manufacturer is looking for qualified highly motivated, organized, energetic  applicants.

Purchasing, controlling and managing inventory levels. 

 Experience in the food industry is necessary. Salary is based on experience.
Fax: 508-580-8704 or email: annie@cindyskitchen.com

 Salad Dressing Manufacturer is looking for qualified highly motivated, organized, energetic  applicants.

Supervising 30 people per shift.

 Experience in the food industry is necessary. Salary is based on experience.
Fax: 508-580-8704 or email: annie@cindyskitchen.com

Production Manager – 3rd Shift

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  In addition, we offer health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, paid vacation and a 401(k) with company match.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free work environment.

Please send resumes and salary requirements to:  North Coast Seafoods, 5 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, email:  jobs@northcoastseafoods.com or fax: (617) 261-9684. 

NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

QUALITY ASSURANCE – SEAFOOD

North Coast Seafoods is a leading provider of exceptional quality fresh & frozen product, serving hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers throughout New England.  We are currently seeking an energetic, highly motivated candidate who possesses the desire to have a career in quality assurance and enjoys seafood.

The ideal candidate must be able to multi-task, have excellent communication skills (bilingual a plus), and possess attention to detail skills.  Must be familiar with MS Word and be able to generate daily quality reports for viewing by senior management. 

Duties include sensory analysis of fresh and frozen seafood product, counting and weighing incoming product, daily sanitation checks for entire facility and observation of employee behavior to maintain sanitation standards.

The candidate must have flexibility in his/her day and have the desire to learn and expand ones knowledge of the seafood industry.  Knowledge of HACCP and specific knowledge of the seafood industry is a plus.  The ideal candidate must also be self-motivated and possess an excellent work ethic. 

Compensation will be commensurate with experience.  In addition, we offer health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, paid vacation and a 401(k) with company match.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free work environment.

Please send resumes and salary requirements to:  North Coast Seafoods, 5 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, email:  jobs@northcoastseafoods.com or fax: (617) 261-9684. 

SALES REPRESENTATIVE - SEAFOOD

North Coast Seafoods is a leading provider of exceptional quality fresh & frozen product, serving hotels, restaurants, institutions and retailers throughout New England.  We are currently seeking an energetic, highly motivated candidate who possesses the desire to have a career in quality assurance and enjoys seafood.

The sales representative will be responsible for sales and market expansion for a rapidly expanding seafood business.  The position will focus all sales in Boston.

The position requires a minimum of 3 – 5 years sales experience in the food service industry.  The candidate must be self-motivated, with a solid work ethic in order to call on present and potential customers regularly, throughout the sales territory.  Regular travel to the Boston office is a must.

We offer a base salary during the training period and a salary draw upon completion of the training period.  In addition, we offer health, dental, vision, life, long-term disability, paid vacation and a 401(k) with company match.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide a drug-free work environment.

Please send resumes and salary requirements to:  North Coast Seafoods, 5 Drydock Avenue, Boston, MA 02210, email:  jobs@northcoastseafoods.com or fax: (617) 261-9684. 

Welch’s is a company with a wonderful heritage and an outstanding reputation! We take great pride in our products, our brand name and in the people who work here and contribute to our success. We are a cooperative with the National Grape Growers Association, and in addition to our Corporate Office in Concord, Massachusetts and our Technology Center in Billerica, Massachusetts, we have 4 manufacturing facilities in the United States. Welch’s is known for its grape juice and jelly and it has expanded its’ product lines to include fruit snacks, sparkling juice beverages, and juice blends. We believe our employees to be our strongest asset in our quest to always provide superior fruit products!

Some of the reasons to join Welch’s include collaboration via cross-functional teams, dynamic work environment, generous benefit package (including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K, and pension plans), focus on employee development, discounts on Welch’s products, and being part of a team that develops products that support a healthy lifestyle with benefits to your heart, immune system and mind.

Our R&D team currently has an exciting opportunity available for a Research Scientist in our Renovation group, working in our world class facility in Billerica, MA.  Our Renovation group maintains over 70% of our existing business in regards to Product Development.  The individual will be responsible for working directly with Marketing, Sales and Supply Chain for maintaining and improving the product portfolio.  This includes developing new line extensions to refresh the product portfolio; product improvements based on consumer or customer feedback; and cost savings.   Projects are taken from ideation through commercialization utilizing bench top, pilot plant and plant trials. 

To learn more about this position and our organization or to apply, please visit www.welchs.com (EOE M/F/D/V).

HANS KISSLE COMPANY, New England’s leading manufacturer of High Quality Fresh Deli Salads and Prepared Foods is seeking an experienced, hands on Quality Control Supervisor for placement in our Quality Control department.

Responsibilities include monitoring activities of workers in all aspects of the manufacturing process throughout the production plant. Continuous inspections to ensure quality standards and specifications are attained as outlined in our processes and procedures.

Qualified candidates will be have a B.A. in Food science/Technology or have a suitable combination of education, training or experience that is equivalent to a Bachelors degree. Knowledge of GMP’s & HACCP, USDA experience, excellent communication and computer skills are required.  Supervisory experience is preferred.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to:

Hans Kissle Company
9 Creek Brook Drive
Haverhill, MA 01832
Fax # 978-556-4545
hr@hanskissle.com

Concord Foods is a dynamic, fast growing food manufacturer serving retail, food service, and industrial customers. We seek an individual with a strong background in Quality Assurance systems to lead the effort for continuous improvement, to manage the existing QA staff, to interface with Engineering, Operations, R&D, and Sales to ensure successful introduction of new products and implementation or revision of processes and procedures. The QA manager will lead the execution of all internal, external, and third party food safety audits and will interface with senior management to ensure that appropriate food safety programs are in place.
Main Duties:

1. Develop and implement short and long term goals and objectives for the QA department.
2. Conduct periodic reviews of existing QA policies and procedures to ensure that they are effective and up to date.
3. Develop, coordinate, and direct all quality functions to reduce and/or eliminate product quality failures on the production floor.
4. Perform product failure trend analysis and implement corrective actions.
5. Assume a leadership role to improve process repeatability on the production floor.
6. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of food safety programs: HACCP, GMP’s, Food Security, Allergen Controls, etc.
7. Facilitate the internal auditing program to ensure that deficiencies are corrected properly.
8. Work with production personnel to prevent and/or resolve quality related opportunities.
9. Track projects completion and ensure that deadlines are met. Ensure records are complete and accurate.
10. Submit proposals for new lab equipment.
11. Provide leadership to department personnel through effective objectives settings, delegation, and communication. Conduct staff meetings as required and inform personnel of policy, procedure changes. Discuss areas needing improvements and encourages employees’ suggestions and ideas.
12. Ensure that QA and plant personnel are well trained in food safety polices and procedures. Identify training needs and develops appropriate training programs. Conduct training sessions and cross-train employees as needed.

The successful candidate must meet the following requirements:

Experience:        Minimum 5 years of increasing responsibility in food/pharmaceutical manufacturing QA leadership.
                                HACCP certified
                                Knowledgeable about food allergens: application and controls.
                                Understanding of food security principles.
                                Knowledgeable about third party auditors’ food safety standards (GFSI, SQF, BRC, QAI, ASI, Silliker, etc).
                                Understanding of FDA’s food manufacturing regulations.

Education:           Bachelors degree in Food Science, Chemistry or other scientific discipline.

Other:                   Excellent oral and written communication skills.
                                Ability to deal effectively with all levels of management and operations.
                                Must be persuasive, diplomatic, and posses good problem solving skills.
                               

Please forward resume and salary requirements to:
Nancy Taylor
Director of Human Resources
10 Minuteman Way
Brockton, MA 02301
ntaylor@concordfoods.com

Job Description:
We are currently seeking an energetic team player to join our Research and Development Team as a Sr. Food Technologist.  Must be a self starter with an entrepreneurial spirit to be successful in this role.  
If you have a passion for working with food products, a strong technical food background with bench work applications and a desire to work with Fortune 500 and some of the largest CPG and restaurant customers in the world then we want to talk with you further.
Major Responsibilities:
In this position, the Sr. Food Technologist will provide technical leadership and excellent customer relationship management while possessing excellent formulation and R&D capabilities with strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively support both internal and external customers.   
Knowledge/Skills/Experience:
Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Food Science is required with 3 years experience.  Must have a thorough understanding of the Product Development cycle and be able to lead and/or support cross-functional teams through a project’s life cycle. Required and demonstrated skills sets for this position include: 

• creative and innovative thinking, 
• being organized, 
• conducting bench work applications, 
• ability to follow a process, 
• ability to document work, and 
• have a firm understanding of how a product development cycle works.

 Employer Info:
Baldwin Richardson Foods is a highly successful, growth oriented company with a strong portfolio of trusted quality products and outstanding customers. Our business model balances commitment to our employees with service excellence to our customers.  Baldwin Richardson Foods manufactures a wide range of custom liquid products for food manufacturers and chain restaurants with a portfolio consisting of dipping sauces, mustards, condiments, breakfast and shake syrups, dessert toppings and specialty fillings for the baking industry.    

Contact Info:
Interested candidates should contact:

We would like to acknowledge that we will be reviewing the qualifications and experience of all applicants and identifying candidates to contact for interviews. Due to the volume of resumes we will only contact those candidates that best meet the qualifications for this position.