Position Duties and Responsibilities:

• Driving the identification, development and commercialization of new product projects
• Sourcing of all raw materials that meet internal specifications
• Verifying the consumer acceptability of new products through conducting sensory evaluation
• Managing the projects to timely results through the internal new product process and cross functional teamwork
• Ensuring a consistent on-going flow of future new products pipeline consistent with business unit’s strategic direction
• Support day to day issue resolution and technical services to Operations

Motivated to hire ASAP!

The qualified candidate will have:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Food Science, Chemistry or Culinary Certification
• Minimum of 5 years experience in Beverage Product Development and Food Products Innovation
• Ability to effectively leverage the worldwide supplier base and consistently drive innovation
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel or similar software
• Excellent analytical and problem solving skills

Industry: Food and Beverage

Job Code: BHJOB3495_262

Contact: Chris or Jill

Permanent position with one of the leading food manufacturers and distributors based in North Carolina. Position is full-time, on-site in North Carolina with full relocation support, great pay and many other benefits and perks.

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Responsibilities include:

• The Production Manager works through Production Supervisors to ensure a safe and productive work environment for all hourly and salaried personnel
• Hold Production team members accountable for effectively meeting business objectives
• Oversee Quality System activities including Documentation Control, Internal Audits, Quality Records maintenance, and Management Review
• Create an environment that fosters continuous improvement of processes, product, people and equipment

The qualified candidate will have:

• 7+10 years progressive management experience in a unionized food manufacturing facility
• Experience managing projects and people within a technology driven, productivity based environment
• Bachelors degree in business or technical discipline
• Strong technical knowledge and background in R&D, QA, analytics and manufacturing

Industry:  Food Manufacturing

Job Code: BHJOB3594_249

Recruiter Contact: Jill

Permanent position with a great global company offering great benefits and salary.

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The Wellington Group is proud to announce the successful placement of a Vice President of International Sourcing with one of our most delicious food industry clients – an International Retailer of premium-quality sweet treats.  With an MBA from Georgetown, and over 15 years of experience in sourcing for some of the industry’s best known companies, we are very confident that she will make a great addition to the Supply Chain team.  This role is responsible for overseeing and administering purchasing strategies to ensure that global franchise customers in nearly 20 countries receive the best price, quality and service on goods. 

We look forward to a continued partnership, and welcome discussion with potential food and beverage clients around the globe. Your staff needs can be submitted to The Wellington Group’s executive search team on our submit a job page. 

We are currently conducting additional food procurement searches in CA, TN, MA, and MO.  Please see additional info on these, and other searches, at our open jobs page.

Contact The Wellington Group’s Food and Beverage Specialist, Jill Harrington, at jill@twgrecruiters.com.

Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for administering the buying strategies for several product categories
• Commodities, goods and services strategic buys
• Compliance to company policies and quality measures with category food and commodity buying

The qualified candidate will have:

• Two years experience in a buyers role
• Restaurant industry, QSR or foodservice distribution experience
• 4-year degree required
• Ability to work in a team environment across functional responsibilities
• Very strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strong business acumen

Industry: Food – Restaurants

Job Code: BHJOB1778_224

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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The Director Supply Chain Management will have overall accountability for the Manufacturing Supply Chain function and will be responsible for developing a world-class outsourced manufacturing model. Focusing on managing cost in the supply chain and implementing world class inventory management practices, the Director Supply Chain Management will develop and run the required end-to-end product supply chain capabilities in alignment with cost, customer quality/reliability and other key company deliverables.

Responsibilities include:

• Materials Management / Logistics, Purchasing, Commodity Management and Inventory Control, monitoring Good Manufacturing Practices with co-packers.
• Evaluating business processes; designing, developing, and implementing improvements that reduce cost, improve effectiveness, and improve the overall quality and magnitude of the process.
• Managing a variety of processes and working closely with suppliers to ensure compliance and obtaining expected benefits from supplier contracts with inventory and sales data requirements.
• Identifying & implementing new supply chain initiatives.
• Managing and supervising material requirement plans and/or forecasts; establish key performance metrics and benchmarks relating to supply chain planning / forecasting; measuring actual performance against goals on regular basis and present results to senior management.

The qualified candidate will have:

• A minimum of 7 years senior management experience in a supply chain related field, food processing and distribution is ideal.
• Experience in implementing a Planning / Forecasting system.
• Working knowledge of finance and accounting principles.
• In-depth experience in material planning and procurement, Inventory control and management, production planning; setting production requirements and managing execution; material movement; and service level negotiations.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to develop and maintain business relationships and work collaboratively across an organization.

Industry: Food – Processing and Distribution

Job Code: BHJOB1778_222

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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The Director of Brand Management is a key role in the development, implementation and ongoing management of the Brand Management discipline for the organization.   

Responsibilities include:

• Overseeing multiple initiatives simultaneously and will need to operate at both a detailed, analytical level, as well as a broad, strategic level
• Responsible for driving sales and profits through Brand Marketing plans
• Developing plans for the growth of the Brand, by implementing the strategic direction of the menu and other business aspects related to Brand development and Brand Awareness
• Developing and implement strategies and programs that support the overall Brand Marketing strategy
• Use brand, industry and consumer information resources to identify business issues and opportunities to develop strategic programming recommendations to achieve brand goals.
• Lead and manage designated brand initiatives
• Develop objectives, spearhead programs across multiple groups
• Ability to take consumer insights and translate them into actionable consumer driven marketing plans
• Develop and implement tools and techniques to enhance brand strategy excellence

The qualified candidate will have:

• Restaurant industry, QSR or foodservice, major brand compliance is ideal
• 4-year degree required, MBA preferred
• Must have a keen understanding of the external environment, including: General trends impacting brands and the business, Competitive insight, Strong consumer understand
• Strong leader of people, able to manage and collaboratively in task force teams
• Proactively identify issues and opportunities
• Proven success in creative thinking and problem solving

Industry: Food – Restaurants

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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Responsibilities include:

• Responsible for administering the sourcing strategies
• Commodities, goods and services strategic buys
• Compliance to company policies and quality measures with strategic procurement and vendors
• May be tasked to head multiple categories in Food, Beverage and Services

The qualified candidate will have:

• Three years experience in a procurement role
• Restaurant industry, QSR or foodservice distribution experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred
• 4-year degree required
• Ability to work in a team environment across functional responsibilities
• Very strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strong business acumen

Industry: Food – Restaurants

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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The Director will oversee all responsibilities of the food procurement and sourcing team. This includes:

• Responsible for overseeing and administering the sourcing strategies
• Constant pulse on the commodities market for hedging and strategic buys
• Leadership and development of staff
• Compliance to company policies and quality measures
• Overall support of margins and all company initiatives

The qualified candidate will have:

• Seven years experience in a procurement role, minimum of 3 years experience in management of sourcing and procurement at a Senior Manger or Director level
• Restaurant industry, QSR or foodservice distribution experience
• Certified Purchasing Manager (C.P.M.) preferred
• 4-year degree required, MBA is a plus
• Ability to work in a team environment across functional responsibilities
• Very strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a strong business acumen

Industry: Food – Restaurants

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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Job Code: BHJOB1778_204

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Responsible for conducting and supervising chemical analyses and research, on a variety of sample types for such purposes as quantitative analysis, product development, and improvement of analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieves period and annual budgeted food, labor and controllable costs in all areas of production operations
• Prepares and analyzes samples, as assigned
• Develops and validates new analytical methods for use in the laboratory
• Develops analytical procedures and methodologies and troubleshoots technical problems
• Performs necessary administrative functions in the laboratory

The qualified candidate will have:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience based on education (see below)
• Ph.D., or M.S. + 5 years, or B.S. + 10 years
• In-depth understanding of the concepts underlying laboratory procedures including instrumental analysis and wet chemistry techniques

Location: Maryland

Industry: Food

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

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Responsible for conducting and supervising chemical analyses and research, on a variety of sample types for such purposes as quantitative analysis, product development, and improvement of analytical methodologies.

Responsibilities include:

• Achieves period and annual budgeted food, labor and controllable costs in all areas of production operations
• Prepares and analyzes samples, as assigned
• Develops and validates new analytical methods for use in the laboratory
• Develops analytical procedures and methodologies and troubleshoots technical problems
• Performs necessary administrative functions in the laboratory

The qualified candidate will have:

• 5 to 10 years of relevant experience based on education (see below)
• Ph.D., or M.S. + 5 years, or B.S. + 10 years
• In-depth understanding of the concepts underlying laboratory procedures including instrumental analysis and wet chemistry techniques

Location: Pennsylvania

Industry: Food       

Permanent position with an employee centered company offering great benefits, salary, bonus and relocation assistance.

Don’t wait, apply with The Wellington Group today!
(all information will be held in the strictest of confidence)

www.twgrecruiters.com