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Manage and coordinate food sample evaluations, document feedback, and support sensory testing activities. | Requires a bachelor's degree in Food Science or related field, ServSafe certification, and 0-3 years of food handling experience. | Position Overview Request or procure all proposed and benchmark product samples needed to conduct product evaluations/comparisons. Inventory and manage all samples; ensure all samples required for a project are available on schedule. Receive and initial review of technical documentation accompanying requested samples. Stage products for evaluation and lead cross-functional meetings to execute the evaluations. Document evaluation feedback from project stakeholders to approve or determine next steps. Support Sensory Manager and Product Developers with preparation, administration and cleanup of sensory evaluations. Responsibilities Collect all sample products required to execute a product comparison and/or evaluation, may include procuring at various local retailers or requesting from new and/or existing suppliers. Ensure all samples are available in a timely manner to align with project timelines. Breakdown and appropriately dispose of all sample shipment packaging, including ice packs and dry ice. Confirm all required product specifications and documentation are received with samples, and follow-up with suppliers, as required. Coordinate all product evaluations by scheduling people, reserving rooms/kitchens, and staging & plating products under the direction of the lead product development scientist. Prepare food samples according to preparation instructions, and the ability to taste all food product types (no/minimal food aversions), all under supervision of lead product development scientist. Documenting all feedback into formalized evaluation reports, taking photos of sample products as needed, and supporting lead product development scientist to determine next steps. Disposing of used product samples, and cleaning & sanitizing the evaluation test kitchen area(s) after completing product evaluations. Juggle multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. Update project trackers, enforce scope and objectives that align with organizational goals. Escalate project barriers and risk when needed to the lead product development scientist. Keep all project stakeholders updated through constant communication regarding evaluation timing, status, results and next steps. Maintain inventory tracking databases to manage and organize the product samples. Support needs of multiple projects in various stages simultaneously. Document results of product evaluations for review by the lead product development scientist and any subsequent communication to the project stakeholders. Deliver project details for handoff to the appropriate implementation team member. Label testing supplies and sensory room set up for sensory evaluations. Prepare and serve samples during sensory panels. Clean up after sensory panels Adhere to all Technical Center SOPs and Companies policies. Perform other duties, as assigned by supervisor or lead product development scientist. Skills & Experience Needed. Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or other applicable science background or equivalent combination of education and related experience. Someone with a HS Degree and minimum of 4 years as a food server. ServSafe Certification or similar required. 0-3 years food handling experience. Intermediate culinary skills and the ability to prepare food samples according to preparation instructions. The ability to repeatedly lift up to 40 pounds. Excellent customer facing and internal communication skills. Hands-on experience with managing project trackers and teams. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills. Proven success in a corporate setting working with all levels of management. Exceptional organization and tracking skills to manage hundreds of samples for each project. Self-motivated and able to work autonomously with a sense of urgency and integrity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficient in PC skills in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access). Able to develop strong working relationships through teamwork and transparency. Education:Employment Type: CONTRACTOR

Lead operational functions across multiple manufacturing sites to meet throughput, quality, cost, safety, and compliance goals while driving continuous improvement and team alignment. | Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration with proven multi-site manufacturing leadership and expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement. | Now Hiring: Director of Operations Location: Multi-site (Michigan, Indiana, Mexico) Home Base: Warren, Michigan Scope: 4 facilities Requirement: Must have a valid passport for travel as needed We are seeking a hands-on, execution-driven leader to oversee multi-site operations and ensure performance excellence across four facilities. This role is about accountability, operational discipline, and results—not just planning, but delivering. 💡 Key Responsibilities: • Lead all operational functions to meet throughput, quality, and cost objectives • Translate strategic goals into short-term, plant-level execution plans • Deliver monthly KPI performance reports with analysis and corrective actions • Drive safety, compliance, and preventive maintenance culture (OSHA, EPA, etc.) • Lead Kaizen events and implement Lean practices to improve efficiency • Align operations with Sales, Engineering, Finance, HR, and Quality 📈 What Success Looks Like: • Consistent achievement of daily, weekly, and monthly plant targets • Safe, clean, and highly reliable operations with 5S discipline • Teams motivated, aligned, and executing strategy at every level • KPIs tracked, reviewed, and acted upon with no surprises 👤 The Ideal Candidate: • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business Administration • Proven leadership experience in multi-site manufacturing or operations • Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement • Detail-oriented, results-focused, and a motivator of teams This is an outstanding opportunity for a performance-driven operator who thrives in fast-paced environments and leads by example. #operations #manufacturing #leadership #lean #kaizen #executivejobs