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526    POSITION: FOOD SAFETY & HYGIENE SPECIALIST  received 27 January 2010
SCOPE OF POSITION:  While the primary focus of this position will be to work with Pinnacle Foods manufacturing facilities, this individual will work across other parts of the PFG Supply Chain including suppliers, co-packers and warehouses.
FIRM:  Pinnacle Foods
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Develop and implement Corporate Food Safety and Sanitation Programs, Policies and Procedures.
· Develop and carry out Corporate Food Safety and Sanitation Training within PFG locations and facilities
·Work closely with manufacturing locations to develop food safety and sanitation programs including HACCP Plans, SSOPs, Pest Control and improved GMP and Plant Hygiene procedures.
·Conduct Food Safety, HACCP, GMP and Sanitation Audits.  Issue timely audit reports and work with auditee locations to establish corrective action plans
. Approximately 50% travel required to plants, co-packers and suppliers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
·HACCP Certification
·Audit training (or certification – e.g. ASQ CQA). Formal Audit Training and Certification strongly preferred.
·Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work across functions.
·Creative/analytical problem solving skills and innovative approaches to resolve complex problems.
·Team building skills and experience.
·Extensive background developing programs to monitor and validate cleaning procedures (CIP, COP, etc.)
·Demonstrated experience in developing and/or managing plant sanitation programs.
·Strong Microbiology background.
EDUCATION:  BS in Microbiology, Food Science, Biological Science or equivalent.
Strong emphasis on microbiology
EXPERIENCE:
·A minimum of 5 years of experience working within a food manufacturing company required
·Plant QA, Food Safety or Sanitation experience
·USDA Experience Preferred
Job Location:  Cherry Hill, NJ
Contact Info:  Resumes should be sent to Angela Ciccolini, angela.ciccolini@pinnaclefoods.com

525   Industrial Marketing - Seasonings   
Received November 23 ‘09

Job Responsibilities:

1. Set the strategic direction of the company in terms of proactive marketing of seasonings / flavor blends within targeted industry segments
Develops programs to support the initiatives
Works with Market Research data systems to analyze information, recognize and identify trends, and develop programs and demonstrations to target market segments or to meet specific customer needs / requests.
Works closely with R&D to market the company’s products and services by identifying trends in customer requests and developing programs (market segment specific, product demonstrations, literature) to take those trends to customers proactively
Identifies potential new customers or segments of opportunity
Product training coordination – customer requests, sales meetings
Facilitates the sharing of information and product successes to sales and the rest of the organization
Manage web site content and changes required.
2. Prepares situational analysis for any market issues (raw material, shipping, etc.) that could affect the business
3. Project management oversight
Reviews top projects on an ongoing basis to ensure we are on track
4. Support customer demonstrations with presentation materials
5. Work with ad agencies to develop and update literature
6. Work with ad agencies and trade show support groups to coordinate trade shows
7. Analyzes and reports on the competition
Develops programs to capitalize on competitive weaknesses
Job Location: Owings Mills, MD
Reports to: CEO with a dotted line reporting to V.P. Sales
Education: BS in Business, Marketing or Food Science
Experience: 3-5 years minimum in Industrial Marketing position preferred
Contact: Tom Esposito, VP Sales, Fuchs North America, Inc., 216 226-4817, tesposito@fuchsnorthamerica.com

524  Senior Quality Assurance Scientist in Lehigh Valley PA.  received Nov. 2, 2009
The SR. QA Scientist works independently to manage multiple projects in high speed food manufacturing. This position provides technical expertise, develops quality systems, handles all audit functions and leads continuous improvement initiatives.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and have valid identification and/or a work visa.
Contact:  For consideration email your resume to:  harrisburg@labsupport.com
Natalie Lockhart, Senior Recruiter, Lab Support A Division of On Assignment (Agency)
717-652-8910, 1-800-998-3411 ext 14502   f: 717-652-8914
Harrisburg@labsupport.com

 523 Food Safety Compliance in Harrisburg Region.   Received Nov 2, 2009
This position is responsible for coordinating efforts to achieve and maintain Global Food Safety Initiative Certification (GFSI). SQF knowledge, certification or experience is a plus, but not mandatory. This position also leads the document review process and audit function as it relates to QC.
Requirements: Quality experience in high speed food manufacturing required. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and have valid identification and/or a work visa
Contact:  For consideration email your resume to:  harrisburg@labsupport.com
Natalie Lockhart, Senior Recruiter, Lab Support A Division of On Assignment (Agency)
717-652-8910, 1-800-998-3411 ext 14502   f: 717-652-8914
Harrisburg@labsupport.com

522 Food Safety Director in Harrisburg Region.  
Received Nov 2, 2009
The Food Safety Director will oversee the QC Managers at 2 local facilities and act as the Quality and Food safety expert for the facility which include ISO, HACCP, sanitation, allergen, GMP, pest control, audits, AIB, corrective actions and environmental monitoring.
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and have valid identification and/or a work visa.
Contact:  For consideration email your resume to:  harrisburg@labsupport.com
Natalie Lockhart, Senior Recruiter, Lab Support A Division of On Assignment (Agency)
717-652-8910, 1-800-998-3411 ext 14502   f: 717-652-8914
Harrisburg@labsupport.com

521 Corporate Quality Manager in Lancaster County.   Received Nov 2, 2009
Manages all food quality programs and continuous improvements. Designing and implementing audit programs and inspection for the manufacturing facility in Lancaster Co. 
Candidates must be legally eligible to work in the US and have valid identification and/or a work visa.
Contact:  For consideration email your resume to:  harrisburg@labsupport.com
Natalie Lockhart, Senior Recruiter, Lab Support A Division of On Assignment (Agency)
717-652-8910, 1-800-998-3411 ext 14502   f: 717-652-8914
Harrisburg@labsupport.com

520 Product Development Manager
received Oct 15, ‘09
Lab Support, a Division of On Assignment, currently has a Direct Hire Opportunity in the Philadelphia Area.
A nutritional company is seeking applicants for a Product Development Manager to join their R&D Department.
Job Description: Principal activities include developing and directing the development of natural & organic bars Education/Background & Experience:
* BS Food Science or Food Engineering
* 5 to 10 years of bar development experience
* New product development and applications experience for natural & organic bars Skills Required:
*An understanding of Organic Certification
* Excellent scientific and quantitative skills
* Excellent oral and written communication skills
* Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs
* General lab skills and operation of lab equipment
Responsibilities:
* Identify, define, plan and execute product and or process development activities consistent with business strategies that result in the successful development of natural & organic bars and attainment of overall business objectives
* Provide expert and experienced judgment in the areas of product and process development, with specific emphasis on scale-up and commercialization start-up, as well as other areas of technical support to the business
* Ability to communicate and coordinate product development efforts with external contacts, which will include: vendors, co-manufacturers, consultants, universities, research organizations, and raw material & equipment suppliers
* Conduct sensory panels and provide feedback to appropriate parties for product improvement and maintenance
* Laboratory maintenance (calibrations, ordering supplies, sourcing equipment)
* Conduct and design pertinent shelf life studies
* Responsible for communication of status, negotiating at all levels of the organization, both internal and external to the Company, and influencing successful results of technical projects
Reports to the Director of Product Development.
Peer relationships include other product development staff within R&D, Quality, Operations, Procurement and Marketing
Contact: Philadelphia Lab Support, 610.660.9830, Philadelphia@labsupport.com, or apply online at www.onassignment.com  Haley Kaliser, BS Biological Science, Recruiter, Lab Support, A Division of On Assignment, 610.660.9830, f: 610.660.9843, vm: 800.998.3411 x10605