Program Manager, Value-Added Dairy Products

Program Manager, Value-Added Dairy Products

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Campus: OSU-Stillwater

Contact:
Roy Escoubas, roy.escoubas

Work Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length:
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range: $52,200 – $80,000

Special Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

For many, Oklahoma’s food and agricultural industries evoke thoughts of cattle. Oklahoma State University strives to help develop value-added enterprises to keep the products, jobs, and dollars in Oklahoma. This position involves leadership and collaboration in the Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) initiatives. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

This position involves leadership and collaboration in the Food and Agricultural Products Center (FAPC) initiatives.

• Participate as a team leader or member in all FAPC activities associated with the science, technology, art, and innovation for value-added dairy products.
• Lead, manage, and/or participate in client programs in value-added dairy foods product development, innovation, and in-plant technical assistance.
• Lead, manage, and/or participate in internal and external workshops and training sessions for value-added dairy foods.
• Lead, manage, and/or participate in education, instruction, and mentoring in value-added dairy food safety, sensory, manufacturing compliance and marketing issues.
• Collaborate with the State Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry to deliver programs in dairy products safety, best manufacturing practices, and facilities design.

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• Bachelor’s in Dairy Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, or related field (degree conferred on or before start date).
• 5 years of experience in the dairy products manufacturing industry.
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: commitment to acquiring the following before completing 3 years of service:
• International HACCP Alliance Accredited
• GFSI Platform Certification (SQF, BRC, or Primus)
• Research Chef’s Association (RCA) Skilled
• Valid driver’s license
• Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
• Engage industry personnel from line manufacturing to management
• Understand value-added dairy food preparation, consumer preferences, sensory science & technology, dairy food law, regulatory compliance, customer specifications
• Identify and solve issues in dairy food science & technology, culinary technology, and quality manufacturing
• Strong computer and word processing skills
• Ability to write project and final reports
• Strong oral communication and ability to defend findings

• Master’s in Dairy Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, or closely related field
• At least 5 years of Business or Technology Management
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: commitment to acquiring the following before completing 3 years of service:
• International HACCP Alliance Accredited
• GFSI Platform Certification (SQF, BRC, or Primus)
• Research Chef’s Association (RCA) Skilled

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Higher Education

Stillwater, OK