<p>Education and Experience (Requirements):</p> <p> </p> <p>The following combination of education and experience is required for this position.</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Engineering, Microbiology or closely related field </li><li>Non-degreed considered if exhibited 5+ years technical plant / analytical lab experience. </li></ul> <p> </p> <p>Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:</p> <p> </p> <ul> <li>Must be exceptionally organized and self-disciplined to accommodate the management of concurrent multiple projects and priorities. </li><li>The ability to rapidly assess, analyze, and quickly resolve complicated quality problems with little initial information or direction and with varying degrees of ambiguity. </li><li>Adaptable to changing project scopes and priorities; and remains solution oriented through change. </li><li>The ability to influence others and be a team player; interacting with various levels of plant and corporate personnel. </li><li>Strong “self-management” skills and be comfortable working with minimal supervision. </li><li>Willingness to work flexible schedules as needed to support 7-day per week, 24-hour per day production facilities. Work schedules could include occasional off-shift or weekend work. </li><li>Excellent communication (written and verbal), leadership and interpersonal skills. </li><li>Solid understanding of food safety regulations – PMO, 3A and FDA Food Safety knowledge / experience required. </li><li>Functional use of Microsoft Office. </li></ul>