Headquartered in Livermore California, (The NFL) is a consulting firm for the food, beverage and consumer products industries. With expertise in new food product strategy, commercialization, food safety, consumer insights, sensory evaluation, chemistry and microbiology, we provide clients with enthusiastic collaboration and innovation, leading to successful new food product introductions and support throughout the product lifecycle. It’s the kind of place where everyone becomes a partner in finding new ways to create, present and protect any food or beverage that can be imagined and have fun along the way!
We are searching for a Manager for our General Microbiology Market Segment. We are looking for an experienced Food Microbiology Manager with a positive approach working with clients and employees. The details for this position are listed below. Please include your salary requirements in your cover email.
Manager General Microbiology is responsible for all the operational and administrative aspects of the General Microbiology (GM) market segment. These functions include but are not limited to preparation of segment’s budget, development and implementation of business strategies for the segment, supervision of microbiology staff, design and leading of complex projects, development and maintenance of quality programs that result in customer satisfaction and meet or exceed segment’s targeted economic performance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Administration and Supervision
Manage the segment as per the approved operating budget for GM, meeting or
exceeding profitability targets
Develops and implements strategic plans for the segment
Continuously improve operating efficiencies
Maintain adequate capabilities to meet market demand
Establish and maintain a strong team operating environment
Conduct performance evaluations and recommend performance incentives
Sales and Customer Service
Identify new business opportunities
Assist in the design and implementation of sales strategies aim to achieve the profitability objectives of the assigned segment
Routinely contact all assigned customers for the purpose of follow-up and/or business development
Meet the customer's technical needs and exceed the customer's non-technical expectations
Provide prompt, proactive communications with customers
Laboratory Operations
Provide strong technical and administrative leadership to GM group
Stay abreast of technical developments in food microbiology and implement new techniques, practices and analytical methods to provide state-of-the-art services
Serve as team leader for individual projects in GM and other segments within the PR&M Division
Write proposals, reports and SOPs
Maintain and improve the quality programs in the assigned segments by following the appropriate SOPs, SMs, and protocols, and maintaining laboratory and experimental records, curriculum vitae and training records
Travel as required
A full job description may be obtained from Human Resources.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Skills and Abilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education/Experience: Ph.D. with 4-6 years experience, MS/MBA or BS with 6-8 years experience or Ph.D./MS/MBA or BS with 2-4 years experience as Manager or related experience or a combination of education and work experience indicating an ability to effectively perform the essentials function of the position.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of: Conventional and automated microbiological techniques (plating, counting, identifying, etc.), principles of food processing including aseptic technology. Knowledge of: GLP, ISO 17025 and Microsoft Excel and Word.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to have certain physical abilities. These abilities include, but are not limited to: sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting (up to 25 lbs.) using hands to finger, handling, or feeling objects, tools, or controls and talking and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
To submit resumes for this position:
Mail:
Department of Human Resources
The National Food Laboratory
365 North Canyons Parkway, Ste. 201
Livermore, CA 94551
Fax: # 925-243-0117
Email: RecruitingNFL@TheNFL.com
The National Food Laboratory offers a comprehensive benefit package and competitive salary based on experience.
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