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Internship – Food & Beverage Lab Technology Intern, Innophos
Summer 2022 Intern, Food and Beverage Lab Technology Department- job post Innophos 83 reviews Cranbury, NJ 08512 Full-time, Internship Apply now Job details Job Type Full-time Internship Benefits Health insurance Full Job Description Innophos is seeking a...
Internship – Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern, Home Chef
Food Safety and Quality Assurance Intern- job post Home Chef 242 reviews Remote•Remote $20 - $25 an hour - Internship Apply now Job details Salary $20 - $25 an hour Job Type Internship Full Job Description Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal...
Internship – Food Science Intern, Ingredion, Salem, OR
Food Science Intern (Summer 2022) - Salem, OR- job post Ingredion Salem, OR Full-time You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Apply on company site Job details Job Type Full-time Full Job Description The Food Science Intern...
Internship – Research & Development Intern, Tree Top
Research and Development Internship- job post Tree Top 81 reviews Selah, WA 98942 Full-time, Internship You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Apply on company site Job details Job Type Full-time Internship Full Job...
Internship – Research & Development Culinary Intern, Signature Sauces
Research & Development Culinary Intern- job post Signature Sauces 17 reviews Independence, OH 44131 $12 - $18 an hour - Full-time You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Apply on company site Job details Salary...
Internship – Quality Control Intern (Summer 2022) – Argo, Ingredion
Quality Control Intern (Summer 2022) - Argo- job post Ingredion Bedford Park, IL Full-time Job Type Full-time Full Job Description Ingredion is seeking a motivated student to join as a Quality Control Intern for summer 2022. In this position, you will be responsible...
Internship – Quality Assurance Intern, Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.
Summer 2022 Quality Assurance Intern Dairy Farmers of America, Inc. Portland, ME 04102 Internship Job details Job Type Internship Full Job Description The Quality Assurance Intern position at Oakhurst Dairy provides an opportunity to contribute to the production of...
Internship, R & D Intern, Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition N.A.
R&D Intern- job post Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition N.A. Itasca, IL 60143 Full-time Full Job Description POSITION PURPOSE: The Food Innovation Team at Ajinomoto Health & Nutrition North America is seeking an organized and scientifically oriented summer...
Internship – Quality Assurance Intern, Schreiber Foods
Quality Assurance Intern (Summer 2022) Schreiber Foods Carthage, MO Benefits 401(k) Employee stock ownership plan Gym membership Health insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Job Category: Intern Job Family: Student Intern Job Description: This Quality...
Internship – Mars Wrigley Research and Development Undergraduate Intern
Mars Wrigley Research and Development Undergraduate Internship Graduating Winter '23 Spring '24 MARS Chicago, IL 60601 Full-time Job details Job Type Full-time Full Job Description The Mars Internship Experience Program combines diverse experiences and continuous...
Internship – Food Science/Quality Intern, Butterball
Food Science/Quality Intern Butterball Garner, NC Internship Job Type Internship Report inaccurate salary Full Job Description Butterball LLC, one of America’s most iconic brands, helps consumers celebrate Thanksgiving, bringing delicious turkeys to tables...
Internship – Food Safety & Quality Assurance Intern, Home Chef
Remote•Remote Salary $20 - $25 an hour Job Type Internship Benefits Employee discount On-site gym Full Job Description Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. Available online at homechef.com and in...
Internship – Flavor Creation Summer Intern, Prinova US, LLC
Flavor Creation Summer Intern- job post Prinova US LLC Carol Stream, IL 60188 Internship Full Job Description Flavor Creation Summer Intern Department: R&D, Flavors Location: Carol Stream, IL Type: Internship / Temporary Duration: May 23rd - Mid-August...
Internship – Cheesemaking Trial Support Intern, Lake Country Dairy, Inc.
Intern - Cheesemaking Trial Support- job post Lake Country Dairy, Inc. Turtle Lake, WI 54889 $18 - $23 an hour - Internship Full Job Description Lake Country Dairy is an award winning Hard Italian and Alpine style cheese manufacturing plant. We are proud to be a part...
Internship – R & D Intern, Blount Fine Foods Corp
R&D INTERN- job post Blount Fine Foods Corp. Fall River, MA 02720 Part-time You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Job details Job Type Part-time Full Job Description Summer and Fall Internships Available. Work...
Internship – Supply Chain Intern, McCormick & Company
Supply Chain Intern- Summer 2022- job post McCormick & Company Springfield, MO 65803 Full-time, Internship Job details Job Type Full-time Internship Full Job Description McCormick & Company, Incorporated is seeking a full-time Supply Chain Intern in...
Internship – Research and Development, AeroFarms
Summer 2022 Internship: Research and Development Intern- job post AeroFarms Newark, NJ•Hybrid remote Internship Job details Job Type Internship Full Job Description Research and Development Intern: Summer 2022 Internship AeroFarms is seeking a Research and...
Internship – R & D Intern – Desserts, Rich Products Corporation
R&D Intern - Desserts- job post Rich Products Corporation Buffalo, NY 14213 Internship Job details Job Type Internship Full Job Description Rich’s, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From...
Internship – R & D, Bimbo Bakeries USA
R&D Internship- job post Bimbo Bakeries USA Greenwich, CT 06830 Internship Full Job Description R&D Internship req27524 Employment Type: Intern or Other Job Types Location: GREENWICH,CT Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A...
Internship – Plant Proteins R & D, Louis Dreyfus Company
Plant Proteins Research & Development Intern- job post Louis Dreyfus Company 601 reviews Livermore, CA Internship You must create an Indeed account before continuing to the company website to apply Apply on company site Job details Job Type Internship Full...
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OPUS Areas Of Expertise
Check out the some of the common types of positions that we handle. Please note that this list only represents a fraction of the positions we have filled and not the full scope of our services. Click anywhere on drop down text to read more.
Executive Positions:
President/CEO
As CEO, candidate must ensure that the Company has proper operations, controls, administrative and reporting procedures in place to effectively grow the business while ensuring operating efficiency. The overriding Company strategy will be to complement new business development activities via: new product development, business, and customer group (market share) acquisitions and the creation of strategic business alliances. Accordingly, the organization will be looking for someone with a "big picture" view, with an operational background, but who is accustomed to “rolling up their sleeves” to capitalize on opportunities and effectively manage growth. The ideal candidate is entrepreneurial yet knows the critical importance of financial and operational disciplines and controls. Previous experience in food products manufacturing or distribution is necessary.
VP Of Engineering
The VP of Engineering provides the vision and direction for the future of an organizations engineering processes and technologies, ensuring the organization maintains / advances their competitive advantages in key categories. Critical to the role is developing and managing the overall capital spend budget, overseeing cost reduction efforts to hit annual and long-term targets, ensuring manufacturing best practices such as CQV are in place, ensuring plants deliver on product, process, packaging and cost parameters as defined
VP of Research & Development/Chief Technical Officer
The VP of R&D/CTO leads a diverse, cross-functional R&D team of professionals across the following disciplines: Culinary, Product Development, Process Technology, Packaging Development and Nutrition and Regulatory Functions. This position normally reports directly to the CEO and likely partners with the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) as well as other executives. This position develops and implements strategies to deliver short and long-term innovation portfolio, as well as maintaining product preference for all categories. The R&D function usually supports entry into new markets by developing the product portfolio as well as the manufacturing process.
VP Of Manufacturing
This position will be responsible for all activities at all plants. The position will normally have direct reporting responsibility for both plant managers, engineering/continuous improvement. The position would also have direct responsibility for the contract manufacturing team. The candidate will normally work closely with the VP of Operations so expectations and go forward activities are fully aligned across the plants. The position will have full alignment with QA, procurement and R&D on all business activities as well as goals and objectives.
VP of Quality Assurance & Food Safety
The VP of QA and Food Safety oversees the Quality Assurance staff, as well as the Food Safety & Regulatory staff, which is responsible for regulatory compliance, kosher, organic, halal, etc. certifications, and compliance with various customer quality programs.
The candidate will act as the subject matter expert on behalf of the organization for quality, food safety and regulatory compliance issues.
VP of Technical Services
The VP Technical Services is responsible for all activities related to Research, Product Development and Quality Assurance. The position provides leadership for Company-wide research and development programs and activities including laboratory product development, field technical service and problem-solving support while promoting quality achievement and performance improvement across the organization.
The VP Technical Services will establish and maintain Company quality concepts and strategies and assist in the development of annual research and development plans including specific goals and objectives that ensure quality management systems are in place. The VP will ensure products consistently meet customer expectations and will utilize technology to minimize costs and maximize manufacturing capacities.
Director Of Operations
This position will be responsible for the direction of an organization will include planning, organization, direction and provide leadership necessary for achieving plant and corporate goals in the area of Safety, Warehouse, Transportation, Quality, Employee Relations, Performance and Cost.
Non-Executive Positions:
Food Microbiologist
As the first line of defense pertaining to our food safety, Food Microbiologist primarily work to prevent food-borne diseases. The successful candidate will be experienced in studying spoilage, preservation and food poisoning.
Food Process Engineer
Typically, Food Process Engineers research and develop new and existing processes and products. Candidates for this position can work in the chemical, food, pharmaceutical and biochemical industries.
Food Safety Manager
The Food Safety Manager establishes and delivers food safety strategies. The right candidate will be able to lead multiple programs including Corporate Food Safety, Quality Systems as well as compliance of the Food Safety Modernization Act.
The successful candidate builds a talent pool that strengthens the food safety and quality assurance function. Thorough analysis, appropriate corrective action and follow-up the organizations best practices remain consistent.
Packaging Engineer
Packaging engineers must be able cover a wide range of considerations from conceptualization of food product packaging to product placement into the supply chain right through to store display. Successful packaging engineers must have a complete understanding of a broad set of disciplines including industrial design, packaging science, packaging technology, engineering, safety, material science, marketing and logistics to name a few.
Plant Manager
The Plant Manager will plan, organize, direct and provide leadership necessary of the achievement of all plant and the organizations goals in the area of safety, quality, employee relations, performance and cost.
A plant manager is responsible for the successful attainment of production objectives as well as implementation of policies. They also must have the ability to effectively utilize available resources and facilities.
The plant manager will plan, schedule and direct the operation of equipment and facilities to insure safe and cost-efficient operations. As part of the responsibilities, management of the annual budget is required as well as management of capital assets.
Quality Assurance Manager
A successful candidate for a quality assurance position must know that achievement of quality assurance is done by establishing good management systems and assessing its viability. Everyone involved in developing a product is ultimately responsible for its quality assurance.
Regulatory Affairs Manager
Food manufacturers require someone on staff that can act as a link between the company and regulatory authorities such as FDA and the USDA. Their task is to ensure that the products manufactured are in compliance with all legislation.
A successful candidate must be comfortable studying scientific and legal documents as well as understanding them and able to communicate the pertinent information to necessary staff.
The regulatory affairs manager must also be able to gather, organize and manage information into various formats.
Research & Development
What skills does a food scientist working in research and development need? A successful Director or Manager of Research and Development must have skills in food design, food formulation, food processing concepts and techniques.
It is also important that the successful candidate be well versed in safety concepts, sensory process as well as package design. Most importantly, those working in R&D will be overseeing production or process trials which includes the planning and organization of the trials.
Sensory Scientist
A sensory scientist is the individual in the research and development department who is the liaison between R&D and the consumer. Through testing, they determine what the consumer wants. Years ago, tests were done in malls, asking shoppers or others to taste and or smell a few different varieties of the same product, and getting their taste preferences. But in current day, sensory science has become a much more sophisticated science. It has become a critical role R&D, as the information they can provide can start the product development process on the right path. A sensory scientist works as a partner with product development teams, providing cross functional support to teams by designing, executing, analyzing and reporting all kinds of tests; descriptive analysis, shelf life testing, discrimination testing and consumer research.
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