Product Development/Project & Sample Coordinator

MGF Brand•Plymouth, WI

About The Position

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of , and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration. Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference , and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated . If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us! Product Development/Project & Sample Coordinator As the Product Development/Project & Sample Coordinator, you'll be responsible for sample request fulfillment, donation coordination, Retail/Resale inspections, assisting with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier, Sales, and customer projects and serving as primary back-up for the Product Development/ Project Lead. Perform raw materials assembly; track and create finished goods for sales, samples, and Product and Development projects. Perform Retail/Resale inspections and assist Quality with failed inspections. Monitor and maintain the hold list for donations and coordinate with local volunteers/organizations to relieve inventory. Perform ERP data entry, SMP, RJS, and events maintenance as needed. Assist Packaging, Engineering, and Product Development/Project Lead with project coordination and tracking. Coordinate and assist Manufacturing with Product Development projects and online samples. Assist with maintaining Product Development, sample records, and databases. Maintain Product Development cooler organization and maintenance. Assist with organization of Company Cheese stores. Rotate product and sales while maintaining disposition. Maintain, stock, and organize all Product Development and sample shipping supplies. Perform pizza bakes for routine product performance testing. Assist and back-up other Product Development staff as needed. Perform other duties as requested by the Product Development & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality, or other management personnel as needed.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Food Science, Quality Systems, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of the ERP and RF systems, PC, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat
Must be forklift certified and proficient in the use of a stand-up forklift
Knowledgeable in the assembly and use of all cutting, shredding, cubing, and trim vacuum equipment
Knowledgeable in the assembly and use of equipment used for researching and testing of cheeses
Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to be innovative and apply new ideas to manufacturing and customer needs
Ability to assess cheese product performance and provide workable production solutions

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in a food packaging/manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

sample request fulfillment
donation coordination
Retail/Resale inspections
assisting with Product Development, Manufacturing, Supplier, Sales, and customer projects
serving as primary back-up for the Product Development/ Project Lead
Perform raw materials assembly
track and create finished goods for sales, samples, and Product and Development projects
Perform Retail/Resale inspections and assist Quality with failed inspections
Monitor and maintain the hold list for donations and coordinate with local volunteers/organizations to relieve inventory
Perform ERP data entry, SMP, RJS, and events maintenance as needed
Assist Packaging, Engineering, and Product Development/Project Lead with project coordination and tracking
Coordinate and assist Manufacturing with Product Development projects and online samples
Assist with maintaining Product Development, sample records, and databases
Maintain Product Development cooler organization and maintenance
Assist with organization of Company Cheese stores
Rotate product and sales while maintaining disposition
Maintain, stock, and organize all Product Development and sample shipping supplies
Perform pizza bakes for routine product performance testing
Assist and back-up other Product Development staff as needed
Perform other duties as requested by the Product Development & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality, or other management personnel as needed

Benefits

A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)
Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
Green sustainability initiatives
Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
Training and development programs
Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)