 Hybrid Work, Full Time Position
Salem | ODA | Headquarters Office REQ - 165614 Initial Posting Date: 09/19/2024 Application Deadline: 10/06/2024 Agency: Department of Agriculture Salary Range: $6,257 - $9,677 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Compliance and Regulatory Manager 1 (Food Safety Program Manager) Job Description: The Oregon Department of Agriculture, Food Safety & Animal Health Program area, is looking to hire a Compliance & Regulatory Manager for the Food Safety Program. What you’ll be doing: The Compliance & Regulatory Manager 1 (Food Safety Program Manager), primary purpose is to develop and implement Food Safety program policies, direct and coordinate activities of the Food Safety program staff, assist in managing and coordinating regulatory oversight of Oregon’s food industry, and enforcement of state sanitation laws. In addition, you will assist in managing the department’s operational resources to achieve high quality service, long and short-range planning, and monitoring of the overall effectiveness of the program. This position is responsible for:
Our Compliance & Regulatory Manager 1 (Food Safety Program Manager), is a permanent full-time position, located in Salem, Oregon and is a Management Service – Managerial position and is not represented by a union. Candidates may have the option to work a hybrid schedule based on agency needs. The Oregon Department of Agriculture’s (ODA) mission to protect, promote, and prosper by safeguarding Oregon’s agriculture, natural resources, working lands, economies, and communities through assistance, compliance, and market support. The ODA provides a broad range of leadership, service, inspection, regulation, and market development functions to Oregon agriculture. ODA is committed to serving the people of Oregon’s needs through core values of being approachable, genuine, growth-oriented, inclusive, experts, and sustainable – “Aggies”. ODA unifies 38 programs operationalized by a $190 million budget with 523 employees located across Oregon. ODA serves over 35,000 farms, an economic value of over $16 billion, and 225 + commodities diversly grown for local and international markets. The Food Safety Program Area ensures healthy natural resources, environment, and economy for Oregonians now and in the future through inspection, education, regulation, and promotion of agriculture and food. The Food Safety Program helps to prevent the spread of food-borne illness and works to ensure the consumer gets food that is not contaminated, mis-labeled, mis-represented, or changed in any way that would impair safety, wholesomeness or purity. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embedded in the Department of Agriculture core values. Employees at all levels of the agency work together to foster fairness, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The department strives to be a model employer committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may not meet every one of our listed preferred qualifications. Lived experience may count towards the desired attributes. If you are excited about this position, we encourage you to apply. If you are unsure as to whether you meet the minimum qualifications of this position, please contact our human resources department to discuss your application. Click here to view a full description of this position What we’re looking for: Minimum Qualifications: Five years of lead work, supervision, or progressively related experience. OR Two years of related experience and a bachelor’s degree in related experience Additional Requirement
Desired Attributes: You do not need to have all the skills below to be eligible for this position. Please let us know which of these skills you do have by demonstrating them in your application.
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How to apply: Required: Attach a cover letter and a resume to your application. Demonstrate how you meet the qualifications and requested skills in your cover letter. Applications without both requested documents attached will not move forward in the recruitment process. We will only review documents that are requested. Because details are extremely important to us, your application materials will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
What’s in it for you The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation leave and sick leave. In addition to medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, deferred compensation savings program, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. More information is available from the Public Employees Benefit Board. Public Service Loan Forgiveness opportunity! Additional Information:
NOTE: Please ensure you’ve provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please visit the Pay Equity Project homepage. United States Employment Eligibility: The Oregon Department of Agriculture does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, all applicants will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security's Form I-9, confirming authorization to work in the United States. The Oregon Employment Department is an E-Verify employer. If you are the successful candidate, you must present your I-9 acceptable documents (See page 3) for employment verification. Questions/Need Help? If you have questions about the recruitment or need an accommodation for the recruitment process, please email to: [email protected] or call 503-986-4584. External candidate link
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 PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR: Swing Shift, Food Manufacturing, Salem, OR Area
Spanish is a must, Local, on-site Summary: Supervises and coordinates the activities of workers engaged in production. Will have a full understanding of all the manufacturing processes required for each product. Duties include but are not limited to ensuring that all production workers are properly trained and fully understand the processes they are involved in. The position will also maintain and record production and inventory records. What You’ll Do: Leadership
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Benefits: We pride ourselves in providing an employee-friendly work environment that includes:
Work Environment: Business casual environment. Maintain a business professional appearance during external meetings. This is a production environment, there are a lot of moving parts and conveyors. Must be able to maneuver through and over obstacles daily. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch. Physical Demands:
Salary: $65,000 to $80,000 Send Replies to: Connie Dorigan ([email protected]) Please send your Resume as a Word.doc with the title of the position in the subject line. You must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship  Title: Product Development Manager
Reports To: Director of Sales Department: Production Work Location: Eugene, OR OBJECTIVE: The Product Development Manager is responsible for leading the development of new products by coordinating the activities of product development, supply chain, quality control and operations. This role requires a combination of strategic thinking, project management, and technical expertise to ensure that products meet customer needs, align with the company's goals, and are delivered on time and within budget. ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
You can apply here.  Reports to: Director of R&D Department Name: Research and Development Location: Portland, OR GENERAL SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This individual is responsible for assisting Food Technologists with samples for customers. They will also assist in the development of new products for customers and the revision of existing products as assigned by the Director R&D. This position shall adhere to Oregon Spice Company Food Safety and Quality Fundamentals. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES: INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. R&D
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: Pursuing Bachelor’s degree with a Food Science. EXPERIENCE: NA REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
To apply, please send your resume to Jennifer Marcotte - Director of Research and Development [email protected] Seattle, WA
Posted:11/27/2023 Over 40 years ago, Food Lifeline started as an organization with the mission of providing food assistance to the community by serving as a clearinghouse for donated and government-provided food. As the organization grew, its mission, commitment, and programs evolved to become much more. Food Lifeline grew beyond a focus on the logistics of sourcing, storing, packing, and distribution of food to an organization that deeply understands the importance of both ensuring people have adequate access to food, while working to address poverty as a leading driver of hunger. Food Lifeline provides nutritious food to 1.37 million people facing hunger by sourcing nutritious food from a variety of food industry partners. The organization distributes through a network of 350 food banks, shelters, and meal programs, enabling it to provide the equivalent of more than 282,000 meals every single day. As Food Lifeline looks to the future, they seek a CEO who will continue to inspire growth, increase awareness, and actualize a comprehensive vision for the central role Food Lifeline plays in ending hunger across western Washington. The next leader will maintain their current momentum and elevate the profile of Food Lifeline across western Washington and within the Feeding America network. The CEO will have the opportunity to advance Food Lifeline’s mission of providing healthy solutions to end hunger in their community in new and exciting ways. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in leading strategic and high-level decision-making, particularly in times of organizational growth and expansion of impact. The candidate will be adept at using keen interpersonal skills to coalesce multiple external stakeholders around common goals. They must embody the highest ethical standards and demonstrate a balance of business savvy with a commitment to responsible, people-focused program delivery. A demonstrated ability to develop and maintain highly professional relationships with business, civic and nonprofit leaders is required. The successful leader must demonstrate an unwavering commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion through words and actions and is attuned to social factors that impact the systemic issues behind and root causes of food insecurity. This individual will demonstrate a history of accomplishment in the DEI space and will have helped their organization(s) develop and implement DEI strategy, initiatives and activities. Candidates must demonstrate a history of building, supporting, and developing a diverse team and have experience sharing power while collaborating with a diversity of internal and external constituencies to achieve results. The compensation range for this position annually is between $260,000 - $325,000. Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-Term, Long-Term Disability Insurance Options; 401(K) retirement savings plan; Flexible Spending Account; Wellness and Education Reimbursement Policy; Generous PTO, Paid Holidays. Family Bereavement leave. Full job posting Apply Here  Base Salary: $80,000
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INTERESTED? Please send cover letter and resume to: Main Contact :Yujin Cho, QA Team Leader | [email protected] Secondary Contact: Jay | HR Manager | [email protected] NOTE: Please have them reference the Oregon Section of IFT or Jose Guerrero when applying.   Our Mission
Feeding the Northwest gathers food produced in the Northwest and shares it through food banks nationwide to people facing hunger. Our Vision We envision fully nourished communities supported by a deeply collaborative Northwest food bank network invested in optimizing its food resources and deep teamwork for the benefit of all. Our Values • Openness, honesty, and integrity • Respect and support for our neighbors in need • Community partnerships and strength through collaboration • Stewardship and accountability • Respect and appreciation for the gifts and talents of our co-workers and colleagues Job Summary This position is responsible for the procurement of protein foods (poultry, beef and milk) that will benefit our Northwest food banks. This individual must be highly motivated and ambitious in prioritizing their day-to-day activities. The successful person must have a strong working knowledge of the protein industry, with prior working experience necessary. This person will work with a varied list of food companies in the protein industry, with the goal of sourcing zero cost to low-cost truckloads of protein foods for our Northwest food banks. Essential Job Duties/Key Accountabilities To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each of the essential duties/responsibilities listed below. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties/responsibilities of this job. • Lead the planning and sourcing activities around protein foods. • Work with key staff at NW food banks to identify protein needs; current relationships; and current landscape of protein opportunities and challenges. • Build and maintain vendor relationships within the protein industry that focuses on procuring zero cost to low-cost truckload quantities. • Develop strong working relationships with cross functional leaders with food banks in the Northwest, the Feeding America network, and staff at Feeding America. • Monitor and stay current on industry trends and share pertinent information with NW food banks. • Process all orders through Feeding Washington’s order system, including sending out sales and shipper confirmations and invoices. • Track spending of any related protein grants. • Perform other responsibilities as assigned. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university or equivalent related professional experience and/or training. Job Requirements • Prior working experience in the protein industry a must. • Strong leadership qualities and the ability to use sound judgment in making decisions. • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all contacts inside and outside of the organization. • Ability to work independently with successful results a must. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task multiple projects at one time. • Excellent Microsoft Office 365 skills. • This position is a remote position; however, the ideal candidate would be located with the Northwest states of Washington, Oregon or Idaho. • Travel is expected, mostly within the Northwest states. Average 1 week of travel out of each month. Interested candidates may send their cover letter and resume to Rod Wieber, [email protected]  About Us
Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.Its sales of € 4.6 billion in the 2022 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America. The Naturals business unit, within Food & Beverage, delivers natural ingredients, obtained using various gentle processing technologies. The team of in-house agronomists carefully selects raw materials and applies best-in-class sustainable sourcing practices, to capture the highest natural properties of conventional and organic fruit, vegetables, meat, seafood, vanilla, and botanicals. Gentle industrial processes and technological know-how enable us to deliver consumer-friendly label solutions and standardized nutritional actives. Symrise can, in this way, guarantee food safety, highest quality standards, and traceability, ensuring trust all along the value chain. Symrise – always inspiring more… Your Role We are currently seeking a R&D Technology Intern at our production site in Silverton Oregon. This position will be responsible traveling to our farm sites to collect corn samples for analysis. Additional responsibilities include, data entry, sample preparation and sample shipment and other related laboratory responsibilities. This a paid internship at $14.20 per hour. • Drive to corn farms for sampling • Corn Field Sampling • Sugar Analysis • Raw material and ingredient sampling • Sample Storage • Data entry • Brix Testing • Solids Testing • Moisture Analysis • Particle Size Analysis • Color Analysis • Set up for QA Sensory • Outgoing Sample Prep About you• Clean Driving Record • Good communication skills. • Be able to communicate in written and verbal English. • Proficient in Microsoft excel and word. • Previous experience in a laboratory environment is a plus. • Ability to multitask Our offerBecome part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career. Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise. If you feel that you fit the above criteria, then please apply by using our online application system. Your application will be treated confidentially. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. APPLY ONLINE Research & Development Manager, Food Manufacturing
Portland, OR (area), Onsite, Relocation Assistance Primary Purpose: Oversee and participate in product and process development of fully cooked protein products. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Assist Director of R&D to supervise R&D staff, including training and overseeing of daily activities in the pilot plant 2. Investigate opportunities for continuous improvement in current products and production processes 3. Write product formulations 4. Conceive and develop new meat products to fit our customer’s needs 5. Research ingredients and food technologies that are pertinent to the meat industry 6. Assist Director of R&D in ingredient management, ingredient rationalization, and ingredient testing 7. Support the maintenance of electronic database of projects and formulations and timely documentation of results in database note files. Generate simple format reports, as directed. 8. Assist with duties of Director of R&D when Director is absent 9. Create ingredient statements and nutritional information for new products 10. Track R&D project progression and success rate 11. Source new ingredients and build relationships with ingredient suppliers 12. Monitor first production runs 13. Work with sales on developing customer relationships, educating customers on our capabilities, conducting demonstrations and customer visits Minimum Qualifications: 1. A bachelor’s degree in food science, meat science, animal science, or related field. Experience in cooked meat commercial production or a meat lab preferred. 2. Speak, read, and write English fluently and persuasively 3. Basic computer skills, including Microsoft office suite and Excel in particular 4. Basic arithmetic Send Replies to: Connie Dorigan ([email protected]) Please send your Resume as a Word.doc with the title of the position in the subject line. You must be authorized to work in the United States now and in the future without sponsorship  Come work with Tofurky! We are the Nation’s leading manufacturer of plant-based proteins and dairy-free cheeses. Our range of 35+ products can be found in more than 25,000 grocery stores throughout North America, the UK and Australia. We’re on a mission to erase the myth that people have to make a choice between enjoying tasty food OR taking care of themselves and the planet. We can do both.
Tofurky is looking for a Quality Assurance (QA) Manager to join our QA Team. The QA Manager will be responsible for overseeing the food safety and quality systems within Tofurky’s plant operations located in Hood River, OR. As an integral member of the QA Team, you’ll work with a core quality assurance team, as well as working cross-functionally to maintain, develop and enhance our food safety programs. This is an onsite role. What you’ll do: The QA Manager will be responsible for the implementation and maintenance of Tofurky’s various food safety programs including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), HACCP plan(s), BRCGS compliance, and FDA compliance. The successful candidate will be the team leader of the operationally focused QA and Sanitation teams and will work to address gaps and find opportunities for improvement in the food safety programs. As a keystone member of the QA Team, you use your tenacity and strong understanding of QA practices to problem solve food safety and quality related issues. This role requires a high level of program management skills, balanced with active time on the plant floor. Responsibilities include:
We know you’re valuable and we’ll work hard to keep you challenged. The qualified candidate will receive:
How to apply: Please submit application and upload your resume online at https://tofurky.com/careers/ Currently, The Tofurky Company does not support immigration processing or provide Visa sponsorship. All applicants must be able to provide legal proof of their eligibility to work in the U.S. The Tofurky Company values a diverse workforce. Women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ community are strongly encouraged to apply. The Tofurky Company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Tofurky Company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Gerente de Garantia de Calidad ¡Ven a trabajar con Tofurky! Somos el principal fabricante del país de proteínas de origen vegetal y quesos sin lácteos. Nuestra gama de más de 35 productos se puede encontrar en más de 25 000 supermercados en América del Norte, el Reino Unido y Australia. Tenemos la misión de borrar el mito de que las personas tienen que elegir entre disfrutar de una comida sabrosa O cuidarse a sí mismas y al planeta. Podemos hacer ambas cosas. Tofurky está buscando un miembro del equipo de Gerente de control de calidad para unirse a nuestro Equipo de control de calidad. El Gerente de control de calidad supervisa el sistema de calidad y seguridad alimentaria en las instalaciones propiedad de la empresa. Esto incluye supervisar la implementación y el mantenimiento del Plan HACCP de la empresa, el cumplimiento de BRCGS, el cumplimiento de FDA y las Buenas Prácticas de Manufactura. El gerente de control de calidad es el líder del equipo de control de calidad centrado en las operaciones y el equipo de saneamiento. Trabajan regularmente con el personal y los líderes multifuncionales para abordar las brechas y las oportunidades de mejora en los programas de inocuidad de los alimentos y visitan con frecuencia las áreas de producción para observar y resolver problemas. Este rol requiere tenacidad, una sólida comprensión de las prácticas de control de calidad, los fundamentos de la seguridad alimentaria, la resolución de problemas, el pensamiento crítico y un enfoque de trabajo en equipo. Requiere habilidades de gestión de programas de alto nivel, equilibradas con tiempo activo en la planta. Incluye responsabilidades:
Sabemos que eres valioso y trabajaremos duro para mantenerte desafiado. El candidato calificado recibirá:
Cómo aplicar: Envíe la solicitud y cargue su currículum en línea en https://tofurky.com/careers/ The Tofurky Company valora una fuerza laboral diversa. Se recomienda encarecidamente a las mujeres, las personas de color, las personas con discapacidades y los miembros de la comunidad LGBTQ que presenten su solicitud. Actualmente, The Tofurky Company no apoya el procesamiento de inmigración ni proporciona patrocinio de Visa. Todos los solicitantes deben poder proporcionar prueba legal de su elegibilidad para trabajar en los EE. UU. The Tofurky Company brinda igualdad de oportunidades de empleo (EEO) a todos los empleados y solicitantes de empleo sin distinción de raza, color, religión, sexo, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad o genética. Además de los requisitos de la ley federal, The Tofurky Company cumple con las leyes estatales y locales aplicables que rigen la no discriminación en el empleo en todos los lugares en los que la empresa tiene instalaciones. Esta política se aplica a todos los términos y condiciones de empleo, incluido el reclutamiento, la contratación, la colocación, la promoción, la terminación, el despido, el retiro, la transferencia, las licencias, la compensación y la capacitación. |
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