Oklahoma State University · 1 day ago
Program Manager, Value-Added Dairy Products
Stillwater, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$52K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expOklahoma State University is focused on developing value-added enterprises in the food and agricultural industries. The Program Manager will lead initiatives in value-added dairy products, managing client programs and participating in workshops and training to enhance food safety and innovation.
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Responsibilities
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
Work in partnership with the State Department of Agriculture, Food & Forestry to deliver programs in dairy products safety, best manufacturing practices, and facilities design
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's in Dairy Science, Food Science, Food Technology, Culinary Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, or related fields. (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
5 years of experience in the dairy products manufacturing industry
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: The successful candidate must have or must commit to acquiring the following certifications before completing their 3 years of service in this position: International HACCP Alliance Accredited, A Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Platform Certification (at least one of the following: SQF, BRC, or Primus), Research Chef's Association (RCA) Skilled, Valid driver's license
Ability To Engage industry personnel from line manufacturing to management
Understand value-added dairy food preparation, consumer preferences, sensory science & technology, dairy food law, regulatory agency compliance, customer specifications, and apply them to everyday value-added dairy food manufacturing situations
Understand issues and difficulties in dairy food science & technology, culinary technology, and quality manufacturing and find solutions to solve them
Strong computer and word processing skills
Strong competency to write project reports on dairy food science & technology, and final project reports
Strong ability for oral expression, verbal defense of findings, and defense of actions
Preferred
Master's in Dairy Science, Food Science, Food Technology. Culinary Science and Technology, Food Chemistry, or closely related fields
At least 5 years of Business or Technology Management
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses: The successful candidate must have or must commit to acquiring the following certifications before completing their 3 years of service in this position: International HACCP Alliance Accredited, A Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Platform Certification (at least one of the following: SQF, BRC, or Primus), Research Chef's Association (RCA) Skilled
Company
Oklahoma State University
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant university that prepares students for success. OSU is America’s Brightest Orange.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$261.63MKey Investors
State of OklahomaU.S. Department of AgricultureU.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2025-05-29Grant· $250M
2024-12-10Grant· $0.09M
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
Leadership Team
Don Kyle
CEO, National Center for Wellness and Recovery, Oklahoma State University
Roger Reid
CEO
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