Meat Industry - Jobs

Meat Manager [Granc Cayman, Caribbean]

2011-03-07 07:09:29

Location: Granc Cayman, Caribbean
URL: http://www.steppingstonescayman.com

Description:

On behalf of our client, a leading local distributor, based in Grand Cayman, we are seeking an experienced Meat Department Manager. Reporting directly to the COO and CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for:

Supervising meat cutters and Meat Supervisor in the Meat Department and ensuring all organisational standards and policies are met.

Ongoing training and development of cut-shop staff to achieve efficiencies and best practices.

Building and maintaining strong relatonships with key clients in the local food service and retail industry and maintaining business continuity with the US Meat Federation and Certified Angus Beef product and brand initiatives, including managing CAB brand compliance and integrity.

Working with the Sales Manager and Sales Team including internal training on product features and benefits and sales initiatives and liaising with the Purchasing Department on buying cycle.

Preparation of meat to size as ordered by customer, as well as cleaning and cutting fish and poultry.

Maintain daily quality control and conditions of the department and meet production standards of the company.

Maintain a clean and safe work environment to ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements are met. Work within and manage HACCP and Avendra guidelines.

Salary is offered at between US$60 – 85,000 per annum, depending on experience, together with a competitive benefits package and including a company car.

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Food Safety Analyst [Arnold, PA]

2010-11-16 13:55:45

Location: Arnold, PA
Description:

Position Summary:

This position assists the Food Safety Manager to ensure the food safety system at the plant is properly written, documented and implemented – thus ensuring USDA regulatory compliance and the production of safe and wholesome meat products.

Essential Duties:

1) Assists in development, implementation and compliance with HACCP programs that support the safe handling of food by recording and analyzing critical control point records that track product through the plant ensuring the safety of food products at all times. Properly review and scrutinize all aspects of the food safety system and meat production processes.

2) Ensure the USDA regulatory requirements for Food Safety are met. This is key because the USDA’s interpretation of the “rules” is constantly changing. Revise and update food safety programs and procedures including the annual reassessment of all programs.

3) Conducts pre-operation sanitation checks to ensure all pre-operation sanitation has been done correctly. Determines need for re-sampling of equipment and directs sanitation and plant personnel to perform the re-sampling.

4) Communicates findings regarding food safety deficiencies to Plant Food Safety Manager and provides feedback, recommendations and instruction and training to plant employees regarding food safety deficiencies and corrective actions as needed.

5) Provides technical leadership and scientific expertise regarding food safety and sanitation to plant personnel.

6) As Needed: In plants with a Corporate Food Safety Manager, this position assumes the management role when the Corporate Food Safety Manager is at other plants.

Qualifications:

•Bachelor of Science degree from a four-year college or university and two plus years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
•Ability to use exposure monitoring equipment, interpret and communicate results.
•Knowledge of Microsoft Suite software, e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint; UNIX applications (SAP).
•Detail oriented
•Strong organizational skills
•Strong interpersonal and technical skills

Farmland Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

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Meat Department Marketing [Grand Cayman, Caribbean]

2010-09-22 16:13:36

Location: Grand Cayman, Caribbean
URL: http://www.steppingstonescayman.com

Description:

On behalf of our client, a leading local company, based in Grand Cayman, we are seeking an experienced Meat Department Manager. Reporting directly to the COO and CEO the successful candidate will be responsible for:

– Supervising meat cutters and Meat Supervisor in the Meat Department and ensuring all organisational standards and policies are met. – Ongoing training and development of cut-shop staff to achieve efficiencies and best practices. – Building and maintaining strong relatonships with key clients in the local food service and retail industry and maintaining business continuity with the US Meat Federation and Certified Angus Beef product and brand initiatives, including managing CAB brand compliance and integrity. – Working with the Sales Manager and Sales Team including internal training on product features and benefits and sales initiatives and liaising with the Purchasing Department on buying cycle. – Preparation of meat to size as ordered by customer, as well as cleaning and cutting fish and poultry. – Maintaining daily quality control and conditions of the department and meet production standards of the company. – Maintaining a clean and safe work environment to ensure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements are met. Work within and manage HACCP and Avendra guidelines.

A competative salary of US$60 – 85,000 per annum, depending on experience, is offered together with an attractive benefits package, including company car.

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Meat Sales Manager [Northeast Region, PA, US]

2010-02-19 22:52:52

Location: Northeast Region, PA, US
Description:

Leading independent provider of thin-sliced steak and chicken — serving national and regional restaurant operators as well as retail outlets. Customer-centered and quality-focused to give you exceptional menu-friendly products — products that satisfy consumer demand for taste and tenderness.

MUST HAVE PRIOR EXPERIENCE WORKING FOR A MAJOR MEAT SUPPLIER IN THE INDUSTRY

Primary Responsibilities:

* Progressive sales experience in the meat industry selling philly style steak products is a plus * District/Regional/National Account Experience * Experience managing brokers * Service existing accounts, obtain orders, and increase sales volume by planning and organizing daily work schedule to call and/or visit existing accounts * Prospect for new business within region * Closes new sales by building rapport with potential account, explaining products and service capabilities, overcoming objections, assists in setup of customer account with corporate office

Requirements Required Skills and Duties:

* Progressive sales record * Food Service and retail sales experience * Ideally 5- 10+ years meat sales background * Drive to sell and grow territory volume, number of customer accounts, and sales revenue. Self-starters with good street sales experience * Four year degree preferred

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Meat Technical Category Manager [Minneapolis, US]

2010-02-19 22:51:05

Location: Minneapolis, US
Description:

Great brands start with the people that make them great. One of the world’s leading food companies, General Mills operates in over 100 countries and markets more than 100 consumer brands, including Cheerios, Häagen-Dazs, Nature Valley, Betty Crocker, Pillsbury, Green Giant, Old El Paso, Progresso, Cascadian Farm, Muir Glen and more. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A., General Mills had fiscal 2009 global net sales of US$15.9 billion, including the company’s US$1.2 billion proportionate share of joint venture net sales. We seek out the best of the best and give them development, support and the chance to lead something big. If you’re ready to fulfill your potential, consider sharing your talents with the outstanding people of General Mills. You will work with legendary brands, nourish people around the world, and start building your own legacy.

Overview:
The Meat Technical Category Manager is responsible for providing deep technical expertise across different processed meat categories ranging from poultry, beef, pork to seafood. Deliverables include productivity savings, new meat ingredient development as well as quality improvement activities. In order to be successful against these deliverables, knowledge of labeling regulations and meat safety is a plus. Industry knowledge enhances success as a source of new ideas, efficient project commercialization and delivery against cost targets.

The meat team is organized as a centralized function and has the accountability of delivering opportunities across the varied business divisions that use meat.

Accountabilities:
• Work with all internal divisions with meat components.
• Ensure business divisions are updated on project status and to ensure support of new technology ideas.
• Productivity and new technology work for new products, etc
• Drive cross-functional identification and prioritization of best current projects, identify specifications, and enable divisions to be successful
• Translate opportunities into a strategic vision.
• Independently lead projects.
• Consulting with Quality and Sourcing organizations.
Qualification Education: MS or PhD in Meat Science or Meat Technology, MS/PhD in Food Science with Minor in Meat

Related Experience: 5 years minimum in meat industry (meat manufacturer or a company that sells processed meat containing products)

Required Skills/Experiences:
• Good communication skills
• Strong influencing skills

• Project management skills
• Strong collaboration and leadership skills to facilitate working with cross-functional teams.
• Industrial connections – New technology ideas are developed internally as well as identified through external connections
• Knowledge of meat safety requirements and meat regulations
• Fundamental understanding of market impact on meat prices/buying strategy
• Retail foods exposure
• International experience a plus

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Quality & Food Safety Manager - Kansas City, KS - USDA/Meat industry exp. required [Kansas City, US]

2010-02-19 22:48:25

Location: Kansas City, US
Description:

This position is responsible for leading and ensuring the overall functions of the Quality Assurance Department including, but not limited to: Quality, Regulatory, Food Safety and the Microbiology laboratory.This includes accountability for monitoring and ensuring a high standard of food processing sanitation at the pre-operational and operational stages of production. The incumbent manages, monitors and achieves high standards within the following areas: Quality, SQF/HACCP, SSOP, Labeling, Regulatory, Microbiology and Chemistry ensuring that operations has a consistent understanding of quality programs and actively participates in process improvement designed to achieve quality and company goals. The QA Manager directs the monitoring of sanitation with recorded pre-operational inspections, recorded microbial analysis of equipment, notifications of physical plant deficiencies and evaluation of the overall effectiveness of plant clean up. The incumbent manages the reporting results of all required quality assurance tests. These tests may include slicing temperatures, slicing weights, cook temperatures, product net weights and packaging consistency. This position directs the monitoring of adherence to product specifications and proper processing procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: * Implementation and continuous improvement of in-plant programs. * Compilation and review of data for trends and deviations followed by reporting execution (with operations) of corrective and preventative measure. * Shared ownership with operations management of product and processing issues. * Manage accountability to the front line, ensuring immediate reaction and resolution to situations. * Execution of Sara Lee programs as appropriate with feedback on continuous improvement. * Manage process and program improvement to help meet KCK and Operations goals (i.e. yields, micro standards, etc.). * Actively participate in new product and new process development and implementation acting on behalf of KCK plant as liaison to corporate R&D. * Maintain measurement systems, process control programs and auditing processes, as tools to verify that customer expectations are being met. * Channel customer feedback to appropriate levels on the plant floor. * Develop and maintain professional relationships with internal customers and with USDA personnel. * Implement SQF Level 3 certification. * Manage SQF programs. * Lead and drive Statistical Process Control throughout the facility. * Maintain awareness of, and compliance with, all applicable Sara Lee policies. * Performs special projects as assigned.

Qualifications * Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Food, Meat Science or related field. Master’s degree a plus * Prior management of food safety and quality programs. * HACCP certification required. * USDA/Meat industry experience required. * Ability to be resourceful, demonstrate business acumen, creative thinking skills and be able to act as a decision maker. * Exceptional leadership qualities. * Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills. * Demonstrated results orientation. * Strong analytical, problem solving, lean thinking and statistical process control skills. * Demonstrated multi-tasking and project management skills. * Excellent planning and organizational skills. * SQF Certification preferred.
We make it our mission at Sara Lee to “Simply delight you…every day.” Our brands make up one of the world’s best-loved portfolios of innovative food, beverage, household, and body care products. Our leading, trusted brands include Ambi Pur, Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Kiwi, Sanex, Sara Lee, and Senseo. Collectively, these brands generate nearly $13 billion in annual net sales as they delight millions of consumers every day in approximately 200 countries around the world. The global Sara Lee team consists of 41,000 employees.

At Sara Lee, we believe that careers are as unique as individuals. That’s why we offer employment opportunities that give you ownership of your career. With the resources of a global corporation and direct responsibility to make it happen, you can be confident that you’ll always be able to perform your best and be recognized for it. At Sara Lee, the difference is you. The Sara Lee compensation program is designed to provide you with comprehensive, flexible benefits that enable you to select those features that best fit your needs. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.

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Meat Manager Trainee [Sunbury, PA, USA]

2010-02-19 22:32:01

Location: Sunbury, PA, USA
Description:

Weis Markets is a large regional grocery chain headquartered in Sunbury, PA. The 156 stores flying the Weis, Mr.Zs, or Weis/Kings banners are located in 6 states, PA, MD, NJ, NY, VA, WV. The company maintains a 1.2 million square foot warehouse facility in Milton, PA. SuperPetz division operates pet supply warehouse stores across the eastern U.S. Our 19,000+ employees come from across the world and diverse backgrounds; ready to serve the millions of customers who annually frequent our stores.

SUMMARY OF JOB:
Meat Manager Trainee position prepares trainee for Assistant Manager and Meat Manager postions. Provides leadership in Meat Department by directing and managing all associate activities, including their training and development. Orders products and supplies for the department and implements company merchandising initiatives that accomplish sales and profit objectives while meeting customer requirements.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Supervises all associates in Meat Department. Specific number depends upon store.

RESPONSIBILITES: – Manages department inventories by tracking sales reports and orders product and supplies so as to meet customer requirements while maximizing profits. Keeps inventories at a level to minimize out-of-stock and overstocks while insuring that merchandise is fresh. – Schedules all meat associates, oversees and participates in ongoing training efforts in which department associates are taught specialized skills developed over years, rewards and recognizes their performance and delegates work assignments so as to utilize their talents and abilities while maximizing department profits. – Develops and implements localized merchandising plans or follows guidelines and suggestions of company plans that help the meat department achieve sales and profit goals. – Prepares, maintains and tracks all types of records concerning inventories to calculate gross monthly profits according to company guidelines. – Follows established department procedures for receiving and unloading incoming shipments, pricing the product and stocking cases to ensure quality, protection, accuracy and proper rotation of product in the cases and cooler. Rewraps meats as needed. – Keeps department expenses under control by improving operations and efficiencies, meeting budgeted labor goals as determined by the company and by taking action to control shrinkage and pilferage losses. – Maintains a safe and clean working environment to insure compliance with all safety and sanitation requirements as set forth by the company and mandated by state, federal and OSHA regulations. Ensures that associates work and operate the equipment in the department in a safe manner. Follows through to ensure compliance to local, state, and government weights and measures and labeling laws. – Develops and maintains communication processes with other departments in order to devise marketing plans which will help meet the stores profit objectives. Keeps Store Manager informed of these plans. – Greets and takes orders from customers. Identifies areas in the Meat Department where customer service could be improved, then institutes changes that address these concerns. – Maintains accurate department records on all important matters including associate performance and discipline, sales plans, etc. – Also performs duties of staff as required such as trimming and cutting. This description represents a significant sampling of tasks performed, responsibilities and job knowledge required, however, it is not meant to be an exhaustive list.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS – Good leadership skills and ability to effectively communicate with customers, associates and vendors – Technical skills needed in meat industry, including cutting – Strong verbal skills for dealing with customers and associates – Some knowledge of computers – Must read, write and have above average analytical skills to understand profit and loss statements and to interpret various reports

WORKING CONDITIONS
Works in enclosed area. Will be required to work in meat freezer, handle raw product and may experience some noise when equipment is running, otherwise normal store environment. Interacts with customers and associates daily. Must be available to work the hours needed to complete tasks and meet the needs of customers including working overtime, nights and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS – Lifting (up to 100lbs) and carrying (up to 50lbs). – Operating equipment (baler, power jack, saw, grinder, scales, cuber, etc.). – Bending, reaching and grasping. – Standing and walking. – Some tolerance for stress – Sight or peripheral vision – Verbal communication – May occasionally be exposed to temperatures of approximately -20F

COMPREHENSIVE BENEFIT PACKAGE INCLUDES: – Medical Insurance Plans – Vision Care – Prescription Drug Coverage – Dental Care – Disability Benefits – Life Insurance Benefits – 401K Plan – Holidays/Personal Days – Vacation

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CEO [Anywhere]

2009-06-10 03:54:10

Location: Anywhere
Description:

Established in 1996 to purchase and slaughter livestock, process and sell meat and other animal products in such a manner as to promote the interest of the livestock industry in Botswana. This organisation has made a very significant contribution to the development of the country over the 37 years it has been in operation and currently operates one of the largest export abattoirs in Africa, exporting beef to the EU and other discerning markets.

As CEO, you will be reporting to the Board and your role will be both in strategic direction, leadership and management. A strong, focused and professional team awaits your driving force to steer the organisation towards the continuous development of the beef industry in Botswana. Your exceptional communication and negotiating skills will assist you in developing relationships with key stakeholders in the industry, both locally and internationally, and influencing decision-makers at the highest level. Your versatility and entrepreneurial flair will allow you to respond swiftly and effectively to the ever-changing demands of the local, regional and international challenges of the industry.

Your 10 years of experience in a senior management position with time spent in the commercial sector, along with knowledge of food processing and manufacturing industry procedures will ideally place you for this position. You will be educated to degree level, however a post graduate qualification will be advantageous. If you are a results oriented, decisive, strategically driven, well grounded professional and are ready to assume a leadership challenge then this is your opportunity to be part of the organisations future and make a difference to the beef industry in Botswana. To expedite your response send your CV in confidence to nadim.zaidi@volteurope.com quoting reference number HRMCBC0109 in the subject box. The closing date for applications is 19 June 2009.

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