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Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. · 3 days ago

Product Development/Project & Sample Coordinator

Plymouth, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

Masters Gallery Foods, Inc. is dedicated to enhancing the lives of those they influence and is based in Wisconsin, delivering high-quality cheese products. The Product Development/Project & Sample Coordinator will be responsible for sample request fulfillment, donation coordination, and assisting with various projects related to product development and manufacturing.

AgricultureFood and Beverage

Responsibilities

Perform raw materials assembly; track and create finished goods for sales, samples, and Product and Development projects

Perform Retail/Resale inspections and assist Quality with failed inspections

Monitor and maintain the hold list for donations and coordinate with local volunteers/organizations to relieve inventory

Perform ERP data entry, SMP, RJS, and events maintenance as needed

Assist Packaging, Engineering, and Product Development/Project Lead with project coordination and tracking

Coordinate and assist Manufacturing with Product Development projects and online samples

Assist with maintaining Product Development, sample records, and databases

Maintain Product Development cooler organization and maintenance

Assist with organization of Company Cheese stores. Rotate product and sales while maintaining disposition

Maintain, stock, and organize all Product Development and sample shipping supplies

Perform pizza bakes for routine product performance testing

Assist and back-up other Product Development staff as needed

Perform other duties as requested by the Product Development & Regulatory Compliance Manager, Vice President of Food Safety & Quality, or other management personnel as needed

Qualification

Food ScienceERP systemsForklift certificationMicrosoft OfficeAdobe AcrobatFood packaging experienceAnalytical skillsInnovative thinkingTask prioritizationOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsProblem solving skillsCommunication skills

Required

Associate Degree in Food Science, Quality Systems, or equivalent experience

Must be forklift certified and proficient in the use of a stand-up forklift

Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently and efficiently to meet deadlines

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Excellent problem solving and analytical skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be innovative and apply new ideas to manufacturing and customer needs

Ability to assess cheese product performance and provide workable production solutions

Preferred

Two years of experience in a food packaging/manufacturing environment is preferred

Knowledge of the ERP and RF systems, PC, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat

Knowledgeable in the assembly and use of all cutting, shredding, cubing, and trim vacuum equipment

Knowledgeable in the assembly and use of equipment used for researching and testing of cheeses

Benefits

A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)

Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)

Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents

Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, and more)

Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)

Green sustainability initiatives

Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven

Training and development programs

Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water

Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!

Continuous communication with Employees - Company App

Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone

Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)