Laboratory SupervisorStoller Wine GroupDayton, OR
 
Job Description:
Situated in the southernmost tip of the Dundee Hills, Stoller Family Estate is a 398 acre property with over 220 acres of contiguous vineyards planted primarily to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. We believe in sustainability and creating a culture that supports making wines of integrity and intention. The qualified candidate will have the opportunity to work with some of Oregon’s best winemaking talent to produce a broad scope of high quality wines.

This position requires a superb working knowledge of analytical equipment operation and upkeep ensure that our winemakers are receiving the highest level of accuracy and consistency from the lab. The ideal candidate will work closely with winemaking and cellar staff as well as bottling staff to oversee quality control for all aspects of wine production. During harvest, there is potential to train and lead a small team of interns to complete the lab responsibilities. Thorough work and attention to detail is essential.

Primary responsibilities:
-Perform and manage lab analysis with consistency and accuracy, including titrations and enzymatic analysis via auto-analyzer
-Follow standard operating procedures and safety procedures as well as write and maintain SOP for staff guidance
-Organize sampling, collection and analysis of wine lots, both on periodic schedules and as requested by winemaking staff.
-Execute and oversee all measurables for quality control, both in the winery and during bottling
-Assess and evaluate validity of analysis and results
-Calibrate and clean lab equipment and prepare standard solutions
-Make and oversee additions to tanks and barrels
-Communicate with winemakers regarding their analysis and other laboratory needs
-Complete all related record-keeping and database entry as needed
-Maintain inventory of all chemicals and reagents necessary for laboratory operation
-Participate in the hiring and management of laboratory staff, both seasonal and permanent

Personal attributes:
-Support a healthy and inclusive work environment
-Highly organized and detail-oriented
-Motivated and interested in continuous improvement
-Can multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
-Effective communication – verbal and written
-Work and stand for long hours
-Able to lift and carry 50 pounds
-Able to climb ladders and catwalks
-Familiarity with Vintrace and ThermoFisher Gallery operation a plus

Qualifications:
-Degree in Food Science, Enology, Chemistry or related science field
-3+ years of experience working in a lab or related experience
-1+ years of supervisory experience

This is a full time position, with extended hours during harvest months. Medical, vision, and dental insurance provided. Salary is commensurate with experience.

​Additional Information:

Job Posted:
Wednesday, February 16th

Type of Work:
Full Time

Job Category:
Cellar/Lab/Bottling/Warehouse

Job Level:
Mid-Level

Contact Information:Stoller Wine Group
Karl Weichold
Apply Here

Position Title: Quality Technician
Department: Technical Services
Location: Tualatin, Oregon
Supervisory Responsibilities: None 
Reports to: FSQA Manager
Worker Category: Full-time
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
About Brew Dr:
In 2006, our founder Matt Thomas started Townshend’s Tea Company.  Two years later, we began making kombucha in the basement of our first teahouse, and it got so popular we decided to bottle it!  
Today, Brew Dr. Kombucha operates from a 50,000 sq ft brewery in Tualatin, Oregon, and our products are sold in all 50 states and across Canada. In addition, we have expanded our horizons to launch Tranquil, a line of CBD kombucha, and Uplift, a line of energizing yerba mate beverages.
You may have met our mascot, Otis the sloth, who shows up under the cap of every bottle of Brew Dr. Kombucha. He inspires our motto: “Can’t rush the good stuff.”
Position Summary: The Quality Technician will be responsible for the verification of quality procedures and product specifications. This role monitors sanitation, GMPs, and FSMA compliance, as well as assists in performing and coordinating product analysis and testing.  The Quality team works closely with the production team and laboratory to ensure the production of quality products in a timely fashion.
 
 
Job Responsibilities: 

• Provide guidance, counsel, and recommendations to employees within Operations/Production regarding GMPs, product specifications, and food safety.
  
• Monitor Operations/Production adherence to GMPs, product specification, SOPs, SSOPs, and food safety
  
• Address all GMP violations with both production management and team members
  
• Obtain and maintain accurate records to determine the consistency of product quality, compliance to regulatory agency requirements, and documentation of Food Safety Plan
  
• Assist Operations/Production with the creation of Standard Operating Procedures and Standard Work Instructions
  
• Perform analysis on product produced within the plant as needed
  
• Collect products and samples for testing as needed
  
• Maintain accurate lab records and verify accuracy of testing samples, as needed
  
• Furnish appropriate accurate verbal and written reports to the Quality department and plant management regarding product/process quality and consistency, process capabilities, and Food Safety Plan
  
• Interact daily with production supervisors, operations supervisors, and employees
  
• Perform inspection of the production floor to ensure that food safety and quality checks are done accurately.
  
• Review and verify QA/QC records, including receiving/shipping records, monitoring records, cleaning documents, and all Process Control Documents. 
  
• Function as internal auditor to monitor the plant for compliance with FSMA and 3rd-party regulations and review for compliance with GMPs
  
• Manage, maintain, and improve Hold and Release Program and Production Corrective Action System.  Help investigate root causes and suggest corrective actions. Follow up on corrective actions to ensure implementation.
  
• Conduct pre-shipment review of the finished product
  
• Investigate customer complaints
  
• Act as back-up to Technical Services Manager for crucial food safety functions
  

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science degree or coursework is a plus (Food Science, Microbiology, Chemistry, Biology or related discipline)
  
• Intermediate MS Word or Google Platform experience
  
• Previous food manufacturing experience is a plus
  

 
Physical Requirements: 

• Ability to sit continuously at a computer
  
• Carry weight, lift up to 5 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally
  
• Taste/Smell - ability to detect and perceive fermentation and tea flavors and aromas
  
• Standing - ability to stand for long periods
  
• Ability to climb a ladder occasionally
  

 
Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this position, the worker may be exposed to inside environmental conditions, hot fluids, pressurized vessels and transfer lines, strong odors, chemicals, noise levels above 85 decibels, confined spaces, refrigerated gases, powered industrial trucks, and moving machinery.
Other duties:
Please note this job description may not cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. In addition, duties, obligations, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Statement of Diversity & Inclusion:
Brew Dr. Kombucha is committed to maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace founded on respect, acceptance, and appreciation for all individuals.  Fostering a positive, inclusive, and diverse workplace is integral to growing the creative and collaborative organization that we believe is critical for sustained success.  With this in mind, we will strive to create an inclusive workforce that fully represents different cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives. Additionally, we will ensure that our employment practices support and promote diversity, equity and inclusion.  
Mission Statement:
At Brew Dr., our mission is to explore the magic of tea to create delightful beverages. We craft quality, tasty and functional tea beverages with thoughtful care for our people, ingredients, and the planet.
We value great taste, creativity, sustainability, and transparency. We take time to do things right and we never settle.
Proud to be a B Corp:
Brew Dr. is proud to be the first national kombucha company to become a Certified B Corporation, joining the growing number of companies using business as a force for good.
Certified B Corporations meet rigorous social and environmental performance standards, public transparency, and legal accountability to balance purpose and profit. Yet, of the 40,000+ companies who have taken the assessment, only 5% passed to become B Corps. We’re proud to be in that 5%!

Applicants can apply via our website: www.brewdrkombucha.com

Position Title: Assistant Sensory Scientist
Date: December 2021

Department: Brewing Solutions
FLSA: Non-exempt

Location: Yakima
Grade/Level:
 
 
Reports to:  Sensory Scientist

Direct Reports:  None

 Position Summary:
As a member of the Sensory Team, the Assistant Sensory Scientist actively participates in sensory and flavor projects and tasks.  This position requires the use of sensory methods and analytical chemistry to drive new product development, product improvements, and provide internal and external technical support.  The Assistant Sensory Scientist collaborates on projects with Research & Development, Sales/Marketing, Brewing/R&D (Haas Innovations Brewing), Hop Breeding/Agronomy, QA/QC, Procurement, and Manufacturing to execute plans and achieve desired goals.

Primary Responsibilities: (Must consider: 1) knowledge required; 2) problem solving; and 3) accountability.)

% of time

1.   Day-to-day Sensory activities and technical support:

• Works with the Brewing Solutions team on projects related to sensory panel, HBC experimental variety evaluation, Compusense®, hop field sensory, new product support, customer education programs, and ad hoc technical support requests.
• Generates data from sensory evaluations of hops, hop products, and the use of these products in beer and other beverages.
• Assists in maintaining and updating the Hop and Product Libraries.
• Supports activities in establishing, maintaining, and updating the Hops and Product Libraries sensory/chemistry database.
• Answers customer sensory questions.
• Assists in roots cause analysis and responses to customer complaints.
• Assists in the development and publication of product specification sheets.

  2.Selection:
Works closely with Supply Chain to assist in executing customer varietal/lot quality evaluation, identifying and providing appropriate varietals/lots to specific customers, participating in customer selection sessions, track customer lot preferences, and communicate lot preferences to Supply Chain team.


  7.Other duties as assigned.

 Conditions of Employment:

1. Position requires a high degree of latitude and time flexibility.  When no special circumstances exist, working hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Hours worked more than 40 in a workweek are compensated at the overtime rate.
2. Position requires working with hops and other beer/beverage ingredients.  It will require tasting of beer and other alcoholic beverages. The employee must be able perform assigned duties (assisting with hops, beer and other related ingredients) to be employed and/or remain employed.
3. Will be expected to work in and around an analytical laboratory setting containing chemicals, solvents, and hop products.
4. Must comply with the John I. Haas, Inc. Environmental Management (EMS) and Quality Management (QMS) systems and have been trained on systems requirements.
5. Must be trained regarding procedures for managing significant environmental aspects, specifically:

1. Importance of conformity
2. Significant environment aspect
3. Roles and responsibilities
4. Potential consequence for departure from procedure

 

1. Travel may be involved as well as special projects, activities and customer entertainment that may require working during evening hours and weekends.

 Qualifications:  (Education/Experience/Skills required of the Position)Required:

1. B.S. in Food Science, Chemistry, Biology, or related field and relevant working experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience which clearly demonstrates the ability to perform the essential functions of the role.
2. Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
3. Strong interpersonal communication (written and verbal) skills, including success collaborating with others and working in a team environment.
4. Experience in or exposure to evaluating flavor materials and quality processes.
5. Experience managing multiple projects/job tasks with competing priorities and successfully adhering to defined timelines.

 Preferred:

1. Practical beer, wine, spirits, seltzer, and/or food Sensory Panel experience outside of college coursework. This includes being a participant, executing sensory panels, and data analysis.
2. Sensory experience in Descriptive Analysis, Preference Testing, Difference Testing, Consumer Testing, and Shelf Life Testing.
3. Compusense Cloud software experience.

 

1. Proficiency in statistics software XLStat or JMP.
2. Passion for hops, beer, brewing, or homebrewing.

 This form indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees with this job title.  It is not designed to contain nor should it be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of all employees with this job title.

Interested?  Apply HERE

Associate Scientist
 CID Bio-Science, Inc., has been designing instruments for agricultural and environmental plant research for over 28 years. The company was established in 1989 with the introduction of a state-of-the-art handheld photosynthesis system. Since then, they have expanded to develop 17 instruments to measure plant function, continuously employing new innovations and technologies. Headquartered in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, CID instruments are used in over 150 countries, have been featured in more than 2300 peer-reviewed research papers, and is represented by distributors in 44 countries.
 CID Bio-Science, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated and innovative Associate Scientist to join our team. The Associate Scientist will work closely with the Application Science department to help drive the R&D process.
 Job Responsibilities:

• Perform analytical testing on various agricultural and food commodities to be used in development of new technologies and validation of existing technologies.
  
• Maintain all laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
  
• Organize and manage all data – both in hard copy form and electronically using the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  
• Use data acquired in the lab to create and validate chemometric models with our proprietary AppBuilder software.
  
• Draft clear and concise reports containing statistical analysis of data, as well as SOPs.
  

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemistry or biology field - preferably Food Science/Technology, Agronomy/Crop Science, or Agricultural Technology.
  
• Associate degree in a chemistry or biology field with 2+ years of experience in an R&D or Laboratory role.
  
• An in-depth understanding of common analytical laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
  
• Proficiency with computers and the Microsoft Office suite of applications.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with a cross-functional team.
  

 The Ideal Candidate Will Possess:

• Experience working autonomously in an analytical laboratory setting.
  
• Experience performing quality assessment for various agricultural commodities and food products.
  
• Experience with near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and chemometric techniques such as partial least-squares (PLS) regression, artificial neural networks (ANN), and convolutional neural networks (CNN).
  
• Technical writing experience.
  

 Employee Benefits:

• 401(k) with employer match.
  
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  
• Company-paid personal time off and holidays.
  
• Flexible work hours.
  
• An award-winning workplace located in downtown Camas, WA.
  

 To apply for this position, please submit a Resume/CV to Galen George at ggeorge@cid-inc.com. ​

​OREGON FRUIT PRODUCTS

Job Title: Quality Assurance Supervisor

Department: Operations

Reports To: Quality Manager

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Prepared By: Amy Nieto

Prepared Date: 6/12/20

Approved By: Gabino Gispert

Approved Date:  
​
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assists QA Manager in different activities and conducting inspections to look for areas of improvement and enforce proper GMP adherence. 
 
Assists QA Manager with all external audits. 

Provides leadership and supervision of QA and QC technicians. Tracks daily, weekly and monthly performance goals for QA and QC technicians. Provides formal and informal feedback through coaching, monitoring and evaluating job results.  

Audits the procedures of lab personnel and other plant staff to ensure quality standards are being met.  Trains employees and ensure food safety and quality parameters are met. 

JOB DUTIES: 

• Reviews and signs daily quality paperwork as completed by technicians, operators and supervisors.  
• Engages in pre-operational and in-process inspections during the day, communicating and providing technical expertise and support for production and QC.
• Maintains and orders laboratory supplies, equipment inventory calibration and repairs.
• Must be flexible with work schedule and work weekend and extra hours as needed
• Maintains a proficiency with ERP system including positive release, holding non-conforming product and lot tracking.
• Ensures compliance with company quality/food safety system programs.
• Provides oversite microbiological, analytical and sensory testing, sales samples, and product returns positive release, raw material incoming inspection, preoperational inspection, internal audits, root cause analysis.
• Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.
• Frequently works under tight time constraints or with business activities of a seasonal/cyclical nature
• Display excellent communication skills including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation skills required in working with internal customers and coworkers.
• Respectfully takes direction from manager. 
• Other duties as assigned.
•  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 
Directly supervises employees in the Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Departments. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

 
QUALIFICATIONS 
Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. 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.

 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 
Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in the field of Microbiology, Food Science, Chemistry or closely related field. Minimum of one to three years’ experience in quality systems management in a food manufacturing environment including supervisory responsibilities; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience in Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement is a plus. Knowledge of principles and practices of food processing and food sensory, manufacturing, and packaging. Solid knowledge of food safety and food quality standards (regulatory and customer). Knowledge of principles and practices of laboratory methods and equipment.

 
LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Ability to create professional written reports and correspondence; to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, statistics, area, circumference, and volume; to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

 
COMPUTER SKILLS
Has computer job skills including logging on to systems, ability to communicate by email, ability to compose documents, enter database information, download forms, and preserve/backup important data. Has knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.  

 
REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situation where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
 
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS 

HACCP, PCQI, BRC and/or SQF practitioner’s certification are highly preferred.
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk.

 
WORK ENVIRONMENT  
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position requires hands on supervisory duties, spending most of the time in the production floor in a manufacturing/plant, occasionally has exposure to an outdoors environment. Must be able to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work under pressure. Occasionally travels, including overnight stays, to other worksites, for off-site meetings, and for training purposes

Interested?  Please send resume and cover letter to Amy Nieto at amyn@oregonfruit.com

Quality Control Technician  

JOB SUMMARY: The Quality Control Technician is responsible for the quality, food safety and esthetics of  the product. The QC technician follows through on set processes and ensure adherence  

to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards  

and product quality standards. They conduct product development tasks as assigned  

and utilized various analytical tools and techniques. 

REPORTS TO: Quality Assurance Manager 

COVERED OPS & Tech supports specialist, QA Lead 

ABSENCE COVERED: QC Manager/ OPS & Tech supports specialist/ QA Lead 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 

▪ Work in a safe manner using proper PPE at all times and verify that others are also doing so. ▪ Conducting startup check verification 

▪ Collect product samples, verify their testing and manage data input on micro log 

▪ Create and file COA’s as required 

▪ Administer calibration program including verification of daily, monthly and yearly activities ▪ Conduct monthly audits, maintain issues and actions log for completeness 

▪ Manage hold area and hold log 

▪ Conduct sanitation and metal detector operation validations 

▪ Administer environmental testing program including sampling and data logging 

▪ Participate in internal audit program 

▪ Conduct product tests as needed 

▪ Conduct shelf life testing and administer retention sample area 

▪ Support operations as needed 

▪ Conduct pest control activities and manage logs 

▪ Develop new products as assigned 

▪ Operate analytical and operational equipment to manufacture samples 

▪ Other tasks as required  

SPECIAL SKILLS/TRAINING 

▪ Ability to read, write, and understand English. (Without an interpreter) 

▪ Experienced with MS office program suite. 

▪ Ability to work in a team environment in a positive manner of respect, cooperation & flexibility. ▪ Good work ethic and ability to work independently. 

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION 

▪ Science background required 

▪ Food quality experience  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

▪ Able to lift 30 pounds repeatedly.  

▪ Ability to climb ladders. 

▪ Prolonged standing and repetitive bending. 

▪ Must be willing to work overtime and weekends as necessary. 

WORKING CONDITIONS 

▪ Mostly inside an industrial food grade facility. 

▪ Smock, hairnet (beard net if necessary) ear and eye protection are required within the facility. ▪ Occasional outside work is necessary.


Apply at this link:  https://phh.tbe.taleo.net/phh04/ats/careers/v2/viewRequisition?org=WILCO&cws=44&rid=4360
 

NON-EXEMPT                                                
SALARY LEVEL:Bid                                        
SHIFT:  12:00 AM – 08:30 AM                                   
LOCATION:  Woodburn (close proximity to Portland, OR)
DEPARTMENT: Quality Control
REPORTS TO: Shift Supervisor/QC Supervisor

SUMMARY:
Responsible for ensuring all quality, food safety parameters, regulatory and customer requirements are met.
 
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
 
Collects samples and conducts routine tests required to ensure the quality of the products.
Enters, records and reports test results
Verifies client specifications are met
Responsible for pointing out significant changes in results and trends to the Quality Control and Shift Supervisors
Assists in the implementation and maintenance of process, quality, sanitation, and food safety programs within the plant
Daily review of QC data entered in the computer.
Maintains daily inventory of lab supplies and equipment
Monitors all retention samples daily
Makes sure that all samples are labeled correctly, grouped correctly, and placed in the sample room in the right order
Maintains a clean, safe work area
Maintains area of responsibility to meet GMP standards
 
All other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor
 
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATION:
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
1 year experience in food production facility
Knowledge in HACCP
Knowledge in GMP’s
 
 
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.  Ability to write routine reports and correspondence in English.
 
 
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
 
 
TECHNOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:
 
Minimum (1) month experience in data entry software
 
 
 
PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
 
Chemistry courses (high school or college)
 
Three (3) to five (5) years relative experience
 
 
 
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls; climb stairs; and stoop, kneel and crouch.  The employee is occasionally required to sit and reach with hands and arms.    The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
 
 
 
 
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
 
NOTICE:
The above job description does not include all essential and nonessential duties of this job.  All employees with disabilities are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Department to review and discuss the essential and nonessential functions of the job.  The employee with a disability can evaluate the job in greater detail to determine if she/he can safely perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
 
DISCLAIMER:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks, skills, efforts, working conditions or similar behaviors, attributes or requirements associated with a job.  A job profile is not a comprehensive job description.  It is intended for the sole purpose of acquainting a person who is unfamiliar with such position with a brief overview of the position's general direction and scope. 
 
 
Tree Top is an EEO/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status in accordance with law. 

 ​SUMMARY:
This position is in the Product Development team. It includes responsibilities for maintenance and renovation of our current customer portfolio as well as designing new products. The position requires partnering strongly with external customers as well as internal cross-functional teams in Procurement, Operations, Sales, Business Development, Quality, and Thermal Processing in the development and commercialization of products.

The individual must possess a strong knowledge of technical principles and must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
As a Senior Food Scientist, you will be involved with a project from conception to benchtop development and finally commercialization through implementation.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop products based on customer provided guidelines, including but not limited to USDA labeling, organic, nutritional restrictions, allergen free, and cost restraints.
• Document and maintain organized, detailed records of laboratory formulation
• variables and data analysis.
• Designs laboratory and confirmation (scale-up) experiments that examine the operational and formulation variables that impact key product attributes such as taste, appearance, texture, etc.
• Lead line trials to ensure knowledge transfer and adherence of quality from the lab to industrial scale-up, collaborating with industrial partners as needed. Plan, coordinate, document, and report on test runs and results.
• Provide product information and technical support to customers.
• Create Nutrition Facts Panels (NFP) and ingredient statements with limited guidance from Regulatory Specialist. Provide customer with options based on regulations.
• Contribute to the development of project timelines.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to identify and execute new opportunities, improvements, and solve technical challenges for internal and external customers.
• Provide guidance to lab personnel and junior scientists on technical formulation requirements, specification development, data collection, and procedures.
• Oversees the creation and approves specifications as required for new/revised SKUs.
• Work with vendors to source raw materials as well as collect, organize, and help establish supplier specifications
• Participate in cuttings of your own products, fellow food scientist’s products, production quality cuttings, and competitive products.
• Develops and improves knowledge of operating systems, product standards, raw materials, and suppliers.
• Advanced working knowledge of an R&D organization, including product
• development flow and project management from conception to product launch.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABILITIES & SKILLS:

• Extensive knowledge of ingredients and food systems.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory and labeling.
• Understand product requirements, plant equipment, and processes to enable the creation of detailed procedures and specifications.
• Interprets customers’ requests and needs.
• Provide judgment and experience to assure that an appropriate level of technical common sense and discipline are being employed and utilized in business decisions.
• Excellent problem-solving skills to determine the root cause problem, with guidance, and execute effectively on solutions. Ability to define problems, collect and interpret data, draw valid conclusions, and propose solutions.
• Must be proficient in presenting ideas and solutions in technical reports, proposals and presentations, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical information to customers.
• Effective team player, willing to contribute in a wide variety of areas. Ability to
• interface well and collaborate with cross-functional teams, customers, and suppliers.
• Push the boundaries of current, and future products, thinking outside of the box to help create new products.
• Must be self-motivated, proactive, demonstrate initiative, and think critically.
• Demonstrate willingness for continued learning.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in fast paced environment and adaptable to change.
• Operation of lab equipment, including but not limited to, pH meter, moisture analyzer, stove, scales, Brix meter, and Bostwick consistometer.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. degree in Food Science required with minimum 7 years of experience in product development, process development, or similar experience in food related industry. M.S. or higher in Science field preferred.
• Prefer experience in factory environment, scaling from benchtop development to commercialization. Experience in savory flavor applications (i.e. sauce, soups, and side dishes) a plus.
• Strong computer skills: Microsoft Office applications, experience with Genesis and SAP a plus.
• Excellent communication skills – interpersonal, oral, and written.
• Occasional travel required (10-15%)

WORKING CONDITIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
Work is performed during the day in a laboratory, production, or office environment. Workmust be done on site.
The noise level in the work area ranges from quiet to loud. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, reach with hands/arms, and occasionally lift or move up to 40 pounds.
Full time, generally five-day, 40-hour work week with the rare occasion of travel or production support on weekends or evenings to support project trials and production based on business needs. Candidates are required to pass a drug test prior to beginning employment. Candidates should be prepared to submit 3-5 contacts for professional references.

ABOUT TRUITT BROS. INC & BAXTERS FOOD GROUP:
Truitt Bros. Inc. is now doing business as Baxters North America. We are a leading contract manufacturer of shelf-stable, thermally processed foods. We are an industry innovator, providing high-quality customized products to a wide variety of food companies across the nation and globe – from start-ups entering the market to the world’s largest brands, to
healthcare facilities and private label retailers. www.truittbros.com www.Baxters.com

APPLY:
Send cover letter and resume to dameieons@truittbros.com and lauraj@truittbros.com

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Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is “Dairy Done Right.”  As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we have been guided by good, honest values since 1909. We believe in putting quality over profit, natural over artificial, and that hard work can never be outsmarted. We’re taking a stand for real food, because everyone deserves better.
We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce. At Tillamook, we believe that inclusion and diversity are central to our cultural strategy. In order to achieve our growth ambition and compete and win in the marketplace, we believe we make better decisions and build stronger teams when we invite and rely on diverse perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures into our work and to fuel our innovation and growth. To us this means creating a climate of inclusion where all employees feel valued and a sense of belonging.  We believe this will make us a better consumer brand and employer.
 
About you:
What does real food mean to you? Is your favorite dish a cheesy casserole? Perhaps a decadent and indulgent ice cream? Either way, your identification with food is important to us. People who fit well here at Tillamook have a commitment to quality in everything they do. Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values.
 
About us: 
Our team members understand our vision, contribute to our mission, thrive on innovative thinking, hard work and good, honest values. We live by these shared values: We are Good Stewards, We believe in Uncompromising Quality, We work as One Team, We Play to Win, and We Genuinely Care for each other.  
 
What you will do:
We are looking for a dynamic solution finder and experienced buyer to join our growing procurement team. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of creative sourcing solutions and purchasing packaging materials and ingredients, including managing supplier relationships, conducting new supplier searches, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), supporting new product development and innovation, while developing outstanding cross functional partnerships. The Buyer will report to the Sr. Purchasing Manager and be responsible for coordinating, sourcing, ordering sample / prototype/ trial materials, negotiating pricing and terms with suppliers, and purchasing in a variety of areas including packaging, ingredients and services across multiple categories and serving on multiple internal project teams. The successful candidate demonstrates proactive communication of solutions, actions, progress, and deliverables in cross-functional forums and by working directly with suppliers, Research & Development, Project Management, Category Management, Design, Finance, Quality Assurance, Operations, and Supply Chain colleagues. This role’s requirements include critical steps in the timely and accurate commercialization of purchased goods: comprised of supplying the team and master data with purchase price, specifications, ordering parameters, approved vendor(s), order minimums and multiples, terms of payment and delivery. Preferred Experience with sourcing innovative packaging & ingredients.
 
Here’s a day in the life:

• Buyer for a portfolio of materials including packaging, ingredients and services including identifying existing and potential suppliers for materials by determining the ideal combination of capability, capacity, total cost/price, quality, and availability
• Serves as a subject matter expert or team representative on multiple project teams including documenting project deliverables, actions, progress, and completion in company work management application (Workfront, other) and supporting project sourcing needs
• Requests quotations and negotiates product prices, financial terms, shipping requirements and freight costs
• Prepares and issues purchase orders and change notices for pre-launch, prototype and active materials including reviewing for conformance to company policy, reconciling orders and invoices for accuracy (correct items, quantity, and dollar amount) and managing inventory reconciliation.
• Creative solution finder including driving expedites on overdue and back ordered items and finding supply solutions often leveraging relationships across multiple production sites.
• Supports new product development and process improvements through identification, selection, and activation, with stakeholder alignment, of new, or improved, supply solutions. 
• Drive defective or unacceptable goods resolution with quality assurance users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action
• Arranges for disposal of surplus materials
• Approves invoices for payment
• Communicates purchased item parameters (price, terms, order minimums and multiples, unit pack sizes, etc.) an obtains stakeholder alignment
• Evaluates vendors to determine most desirable suppliers after conducting value for money and total cost of ownership analysis.
• Maintains procurement records such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality or performance, cost savings, price variance, and inventories
• Maintains vendor and supplier files including capabilities mapping and scorecards
• Evaluates sales representatives and vendors for service and reliability
• Recruits and maintains supplier relationships that provide high quality products and services at an ideal price while maintaining the highest code of ethics and conduct
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority and leads RFPs in buying areas
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information such as price, availability, and delivery schedule
• Conducts market analysis to verify supplier pricing is appropriate and/or in keeping with current market conditions
• Negotiates complex requests for materials, supplies, and services from suppliers and subcontractors
• Analyzes opportunities to change materials, supplies, or vendors to reduce costs or risk, to improve quality or service, and/or to drive sustainability or stewardship objectives. 
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability and potential risks
• Able to prepare and deliver market analysis reports to stakeholders
• Enhances vendor and stakeholder relationships
• Evaluates vendors using the Vendor Scorecard and leads regular business review meetings with key suppliers
• Communicates effectively
• Utilizes a computer with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and SharePoint. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 ERP and Power BI preferred
• Is a customer service focused team player able to interact with at all levels of the company

 
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required. An Associate is preferred; a Bachelor’s degree is a plus
• Experience with purchasing is required
• Previous experience with purchasing in a manufacturing environment a plus
• Valid Oregon driver’s license with satisfactory driving record

 
Industry leading benefit and reward programs:
We offer outstanding benefits to our employees. For more information, please visit the careers page: www.tillamook.com/careers.
We are committed to creating a diverse culture and inclusive conditions where all employees are heard, valued and feel a sense of belonging.  We rely on different perspectives, thoughts, backgrounds and cultures to inform our work, to help us be better as a brand and as an employer and to fuel our success.  We are seeking talent from a wide range of diversity, perspectives and backgrounds to join our exceptional organization and help us build our future.   
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) is a Drug-Free Workplace. EEO/AA
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