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Job Title: Director, Rutgers Food Innovation Center

Location: Bridgeton, New Jersey

Submit your resume to: uhr.rutgers.edu/jobs/JobDetail.aspx?pst_num=11-000755

Position Description:

Reports to the Associate Director of Economic Development at the Rutgers New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station. Leads high-profile and globally recognized food business incubation program at Rutgers University. Maintains its mission of stimulating and supporting sustainable economic growth and prosperity to the food and agricultural industries in the New Jersey region by providing businesses with innovative research, customized practical solutions. Provides overall leadership for the strategy, development and operation of this Center. Is responsible for the implementation of the operating, management, marketing, and industry network structures necessary for successful implementation of all programs at the Center that are necessary to carry out its purpose and objectives. Management oversight will include all office administration, personnel management, budgeting and finance, grant applications and management, publicity and promotions including frequent addresses to varied audiences, facility management, plant operations, facility capital expenditures, and facility maintenance. Interacts daily with sophisticated and diversified private-sector food companies that are developing new food businesses, and seeking to utilize the business incubation programs and facilities at the Food Innovation Center. Responsibilities include visioning, strategy, outreach, and internal/external program development and enhancement; finance and administration; business development and client services; operations, technology, engineering and maintenance; and food safety, quality assurance, and training. Continually develops and implements new services, programs and outreach at the Food Innovation Center, that further expand its impacts to the food industry of the state and region.

Job Requirements:

Requires master’s degree in business administration, organization development, engineering, public administration, economics, food science, agriculture, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Must have at least seven years experience in various aspects of the food business including: management of a large unit, processing and production of food products, facility operations, food safety, and budgeting. Must demonstrate strong leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to a team approach, and a proven ability in organization development and management. Must be able to develop strategies, manage multiple projects, and interface with multiple publics in a harmonious manner. Must possess excellent oral and written communication skills, and a proven work record that evidences the successful management of an increasing level of responsibilities. Excellent personnel skills are needed to hire, supervise, motivate and terminate staff, as required. Must be thoroughly familiar with the process of developing a comprehensive business plan and feasibility analysis for clients, and be familiar with specialty food marketing and distribution systems. Entrepreneurial and niche marketing experience in the food industry, and an understanding of agricultural based businesses in New Jersey and the Northeast region, are highly desirable. Prefer experience with startup businesses; in-depth understanding of small business issues and financial management. Prefer an understanding of the system of higher education and its underlying philosophy. Must have valid driver’s license and be able to operate a motor vehicle. Must be willing to travel within the state of New Jersey, and occasionally outside of the state.

RUTGERS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

 

Job Title: Director, Purchasing and Materials Management, F&S Produce Co., Inc.

Location: Rosenhayn, NJ

Submit your resume to: Lou Cooperhouse, lcooperhouse@freshcutproduce.com. Please, no phone calls about this position.

General Summary: F&S Produce Co., Inc. is seeking a hands-on Director of Purchasing and Materials Management that will have oversight of all materials procurement activities, develop and ensure compliance with all policies and procedures, and be ultimately responsible and accountable for establishing cost standards, reducing costs, and maintaining inventory accuracy. The Director will establish baseline metrics from which to measure process improvement and will make recommendations for long term sourcing.

F&S Produce Co., Inc. supplies fresh-cut and individually-quick-frozen produce products, as well as specialty prepared refrigerated foods, from our 125,000 sq. ft. operations in Rosenhayn, NJ.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Create an integrated, effective, and accountable procurement process that is executed broadly across the company
• Oversee the coordination of materials procurement that meets production requirements, while maximizing F&S customer service levels and minimizing inventory levels and waste.
• Provide hands-on management of vendor relationships associated with certain raw material needs, and hands-on oversight of all individuals associated with materials procurement.
• Establish policies and procedures that cover a broad range of purchasing categories, including globally-contracted fresh produce, other food and non-food ingredients, packaging supplies, equipment, maintenance materials and parts, chemicals, sanitation and laboratory supplies, etc.
• Oversee and manage a company-wide process that results in establishing and meeting cost savings goals, and spearhead negotiations to reduce raw material costs and the implementation of other cost control measures
• Create performance metrics and standards for all aspects of purchasing, and implement supplier improvement initiatives where necessary.
• Oversee vendor relationships to ensure optimal costs, quality, safety, yield, timeliness, service, country of origin, nutritional information, and other specifications; and identify other opportunities to maximize value from the company’s vendor relationships.
• Develop improved production planning processes that result in the establishment of appropriate inventory par levels and optimal materials management
• Research and develop alternate vendor sources as needed
• Establish and review purchasing contracts, and oversee competitive bidding processes where necessary.
• Develop and review raw product specifications and develop a Vendor Quality Assurance Program, together with the Director of Technical Services at F&S, to ensure Good Agricultural Practices are met where necessary, food safety principles and traceability requirements are in place, and raw material specifications are in compliance.
• Work in a team environment between the functions of Operations, Quality Assurance, Finance, and other departments, and interact regularly with senior management regarding goals and accomplishments.
• Establish appropriate checks and balances among the receiver of the raw material/asset, shipping/receiving and finance, and setup a formal tracking and audit function for asset lifecycle management
• Oversee the accounting and disposition of obsolete, defective or rejected materials
• Control inbound freight to ensure timely delivery schedules at the lowest cost possible
• Comply with ethical standards at all times
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Results focused individual with strong initiative and service orientation
• Minimum of BS degree in business, finance, accounting, information technology, supply chain management or in a related area
• Minimum of 8 years of purchasing experience - preferably in the perishable food or in another just-in-time procurement environment with a strong systems approach.
• Minimum of 5 years experience managing a team, and interactions in a cross-functional team environment
• Excellent skills in establishing policies, procedures and controls
• Expert negotiation skills
• Possess knowledge of fruits and vegetables - market conditions, seasonality, etc.
• Must have strong analytic skills, and be very detail oriented
• Experience with contract review
• Proficiency in Microsoft office, particularly Word and Excel
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Proven problem solving abilities
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with Crystal Reports and Macola, and working with relational databases a plus
• Experience with ERP system development and implementation a plus
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, (written, and verbal)

Please, no phone calls about this position.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. This job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual might be asked to perform or all qualifications that may be required either now of in the future.