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Quality Area Manager-3rd shift-Dandridge, TN

We’re looking for QA Manager in the Knoxville area! $85K+bonus, great benefits, vacation and a pension. For more info, please send resumes to edpiontek@pulsejobs.net.

Summary

Under the direction of the Plant Quality Manager, this position provides leadership and support to processes and projects related to food safety, regulatory, SQF, identity preserved foods, new product development, and raw material trials for the business. This position provides direct support for the Operations Area Manager group as well as the Quality Coordinators and Safety Coordinators. Results are achieved through analysis of quality data, validation/verification, internal quality process auditing, and physical presence during quality projects. This person is responsible for providing daily information, assistance, direction, guidance, and education related to the technical food science/quality related issues. Active participation in the Area Manager business group and input to other business functions is expected. The ability to perform all tasks in a highly collaborative, team environment is essential. Continued success is achieved in part, through the development of positive personal relationships within all employee groups. Willingness and flexibility to work on various shifts is required. Promotable behaviors are a must for success in the Quality Area Manager position.

Major Position Responsibilities

  1. It is an essential requirement of the job that the employee have the ability to function in a feedback-rich, team-based environment.

  2. Employees must possess good interpersonal skills and be compatible with co-workers.

ESSENTIAL

50%

TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INVOLVEMENT

Teaches, plans, organizes, and implements learning methods/tools for teams and individuals to increase their knowledge and abilities of process related to technical expertise in food safety and quality systems.

Encourages creative ideas from employees and formulates those ideas into realistic projects and process that will improve quality, morale, and/or reduce operating costs. Train and mentor employees on quality best practices and procedures.

Provides a working knowledge of the production equipment while also seeking to provide appropriate resources (internal and external) to ensure the team’s success in quality processes.

Is a technical quality resource to aid in daily practical and analytical problem solving, as well as identifies and corrects food safety and quality issues for the plant operations.

Participates on teams to provide quality expertise as needed.

40%

PROJECT AND PROCESS MANAGEMENT

Effectively manages assigned projects for:

  • SQF

  • New product trial

  • PD trials

  • Heat penetration

  • Raw material trials

  • Regulatory changes

  • Validation/verification of equipment and systems

  • Audit and prerequisite programs

  • Organic and other identity preserved food programs


Ensures completion of post audit correction actions

Ensures daily process data is analyzed and utilized for process improvement opportunity

Supports plant Bush Quality Management Systems (BQMS) initiative as needs are identified by Quality Manager

10%

LEADERSHIP

Develops and leads Quality and Sanitation Coordinators

Provides leadership to Operations & Material Handler Teams in support of Area Manager peer group

With the support of Quality Manager, leads proactive improvement initiatives in all quality / regulatory processes

In addition to food safety related expertise, there is an expectation of all employees to actively participate in a culture of personnel safety as it relates to technical safety knowledge and safety behavior. Management levels are expected to lead with safety in mind for all employees and activities.

PDA Pilot Plant Technician III-1st shift-Knoxville, TN

We’re looking for Maintenance Tech in Knoxville! $64K+bonus, great benefits, vacation and pension. For more info, please send resumes to edpiontek@pulsejobs.net.

Summary

This is a salary non-exempt position with primary work located in the Product Development Area (PDA) Pilot Plant on the Knoxville campus.  The work, as outlined below, is full-time in support of creating a safe and efficient manufacturing environment where test product is developed.

While an active participant in pilot plant operations and contributing to varying facets of successful trial execution, this position has a specific focus in technical skills related to the development, planning, execution and advancement of maintenance activities and programs both directly and indirectly related to the PDA.

Major Position Responsibilities

  1. It is an essential requirement of the job that the employee can function in a feedback-rich, team-based environment.

  2. Employees must possess good interpersonal skills and be compatible with co-workers.

ESSENTIAL

60%

PDA Pilot Plant Trial Operations

Provides operational support and advanced planning and preparation to ensure that trials are executed with superior quality standards and consistency to support Product Development and other company initiatives.  This includes, but is not limited to, people safety, pilot facility operation, cleaning, food safety, keeping records and documentation using sound scientific methods and maintaining stocks of operating supplies and materials.

30%

Maintenance & Technical Services (PDA Pilot Plant Equipment)

Actively supports in the maintenance and operational performance of the PDA Pilot Plant.  Activities include: 

  • Preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and operation of equipment

  • Technical support, functioning as a technical expert

  • Maintenance and continuous improvement of the preventative maintenance and calibration programs

  • Disciplined documentation

  • Fiscal responsibility

  • Self-directed and disciplined managing workload

 Routine tasks include, but is not limited to, machinery lubrication, basic industrial controls/PLC programming, servicing of food processing related hardware (pumps, valves, power transmission), documentation and logging of activities, and root cause analysis.  

  In conjunction with vendors, executes a maintenance stockroom program for spare parts and other operations critical processing area components (i.e. thermocouples).  Includes specification, purchasing, and inventory management of supplies.

Functions as a project coordinator with the scheduling and execution of work through contracted outside services.

10%

Science & Technology / PDA Team Member

Assists in the collaboration of ideas for designing trials and proactively engaging in communication while embracing diversity of thought to achieve outcomes. Participates in Science & Technology strategic planning sessions and training opportunities in general people safety, food safety, food processing technologies, basic Food Science, and updates to computer skills. 

This role requires a positive attitude and disciplined approach to job functions with little supervision.  It is expected this person will work through and facilitate conflict resolution within and outside the PDA core team.  Human safety is expected to be a focus in all activities, including demonstrating safe work practices, teaching others, and helping to foster a safe work environment.

Graphic Designer-Carlsbad, CA

We’re looking for Graphic Designers in the San Diego area! $24/HR-$27/HR plus benefits, vacation and 401k. For more info, please send resumes and portfolios to edpiontek@pulsejobs.net.

Description:

  • As part of a small design team, designers comprehensively participate in designing sports and entertainment products. Working closely with the Design Director and Product Development Team to conceive specific recommendations for products, packaging and solicitation designs.  Additionally, design assignments are received requiring creative suggestions for brand enhancements, new product features or new products.

  • Provides design solutions for products, packaging and solicitation materials in keeping with established design tenets

  • Expresses design recommendations based on category, consumer and manufacturing insight

  • Manages time wisely to ensure project timelines are effectively met

  • Communicates with Project managers to keep all projects on schedule

  • Participates in departmental and cross functional meetings, presenting new design solutions

  • Presents designs and concepts that accurately address marketing objectives

  • Reports directly to Design Director

  • Demonstrates an understanding of contemporary design trends, print and digital production technology developments

  • Consults and problem solves with internal and external partners

Qualifications:

  • BA in Design or Graphic Design a big plus

  • 3 or more years of experience in Graphic Design REQUIRED

  • Proven ability to provide professional design solutions and recommendation from concept through production

  • Master proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite products

  • Strong organizational and interpersonal skills with the ability to handle multiple, high priority projects with attention to detail

  • Exceptional creative, typographic, color theory, corporate identity and branding skills and understanding required

  • Excellent people skills and flexibility in dealing with changing schedules and points of view

  • Ability to interface with internal employees at all levels; offering direction and assistance to other graphic staff


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