Manager Trainee Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Knowledge of USDA, state, and federal regulations for a dairy manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge and understanding of Preventive Controls and risk analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) auditing programs, including the SQF Food Safety Code for Manufacturing and SQF Food Quality Code, and requirements for implementing and maintaining an SQF System relevant to the site’s certification scope.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively with diverse constituencies.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to analyze and assess training and development needs.
• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, and to develop and deliver presentations.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.
• Tolerance of ambiguity.
• Ability to work safely and follow safety procedures, including using safety equipment on the production floor.
• Ability to troubleshoot small problems, recognize when issues require higher-level input, and ask for assistance when processes are unclear.
• Leadership, team development, coaching, and/or teaching experience.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Advanced computational skills and advanced mathematical reasoning.
• Ability to operate equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Must be able to acquire PCQI certification.
• Must be able to acquire GFSI: SQF Practitioner Certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science (MS) degree or higher in Food Science or a related field.
• Certified Food Scientist (CFS) certification from the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) is recommended.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with plant management and regulatory personnel.
• Follow the training plan developed by management.
• Attend industry conferences, training courses, and regulatory meetings recommended by management.
• Maintain records and information confidentially in accordance with the Company Letter of Confidentiality.
• Follow safety, work, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) rules.
• Conduct and review job training for facility staff.
• Support food safety and food quality.
• Participate in efficiency and continuous-improvement efforts.
• Operate equipment effectively after the appropriate break-in period.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) with up to 6% company match
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation