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#7997 Mexican Operations Coordinator
Mexico

Fine Dried Foods Intl. has an immediate opening for a Mexican Operations Coordinator for our Mexico facilities. We are an organic food processing company looking for an individual who enjoys challenges & is willing to learn and grow with our great company. The Mexican Operations Coordinator is responsible for coordinating plant operations in conjunction with plant managers, accounting and engineering departments in the production of goods, including quality control, plant safety and employee relations. Ensure facilities comply with all regulations with respect environmental regulations, food safety, employee safety and Mexico labor laws. Ensure attainment of manufacturing objectives in the areas of cost, quality, safety, efficiency, and customer service. Develop and monitor systems to improve and increase production. more

#7996 Controller
Phoenix area, AZ

Duncan Family Farms, a growing Phoenix Arizona area grower of organic and conventional vegetables is seeking an experienced and responsible Controller who will report directly to the owners of the company. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in financial management, planning, budgeting, contract negotiations, directing administrative staff activities, developing policies and procedures, and monitoring financial activities resulting in improved organizational productivity. Base salary will be commensurate with experience. Bonuses and other incentives available based on performance and results obtained in improving operational efficiency, financial management/planning, and operation expansion. more

BSS#7683 Sales Manager
Seattle, WA

Well established food service/wholesale distributor is seeking a Sales Manager for its operation in Seattle, WA. The sales manager will be responsible for managing the sales operations of a fresh produce food service distributor. Maintains existing customer relationships and develops new customers and territory/markets. Organizes and implements the short-term daily activities in order to achieve an orderly sales, marketing and distribution process. Instills and promotes a customer service oriented approach to sales department. Ability to be adaptable and flexible in a fast paced, results-oriented environment. Must be a hands on sales manager who leads by example. more

#7995 Category Manager - Produce
Milwaukee, WI

Roundy's Supermarkets, Inc., one of the nation's premiere food retail companies, is looking for a Produce Category Manager to be located at its home office in downtown Milwaukee. Roundy's today is a company of 22,000 employees, exceeding $4 billion in annual sales, and undergoing tremendous growth. Company-owned and operated supermarkets include Pick ‘n Save stores and Copps Food Centers in Wisconsin and Rainbow Foods in Minnesota. The Category Manager is responsible for defining a 1-5 year Category Vision as it relates to Consumer Needs, Shopping Preferences and Trends. Provide greater value to the consumer that competitors can. (as measured by Neilson market share reports). Develop the “go to market” strategy for each category of responsibility. Position involves 50-60% purchasing. more

#7994 Grower Coordinator / Liaison
Kingsville, Ontario, Canada

Mastronardi Produce Ltd. is one of the largest glass and plastic greenhouse operations in the world. We have an immediate opening in our Procurement department for a Grower Coordinator / Liaison. Job duties will include: Assist Procurement personnel with purchase order and estimate entries, grower calls, projection of products; Communicate with growers about crop management, timelines, quality and projections; Ensure grower estimates and purchase orders are accurately entered in a timely fashion; Set up Grower Quality Reports in order to track grading percent, projection and spec accuracy; Communicate Grower product quantities to Buying/Sales team to ensure product Min/Max levels are maintained; Daily reports communicating all pertinent information. more

BSS#7993 Director of Quality and Food Safety
California

Our client, a major growing supplier of pre-cut packaged vegetables is currently seeking a Director of Quality and Food Safety. Qualified candidate will serve as liaison with sales and customers concerning all quality and product safety related issues. Develops and implements quality and product safety policies and standards to ensure products are produced in compliance with Federal and State Regulatory requirements and meet company standards. Maintains and monitors all HACCP and recall processes. Candidate provides program direction to processing and packaging plant through Quality Assurance and Quality Control staff. Provides necessary quality and safety training leadership and monitors ongoing results. Through QA staff audits quality and product safety programs. Coordinates with sales management. more

#7992 Produce Buyer
West Palm Beach, FL

Topco Associates LLC is a multi-billion dollar procurement and brand management organization based in Skokie, IL with Produce procurement offices located in Visalia, CA, West Palm Beach, FL, and Yakima, WA. Our continued success translates into great career potential for dedicated, service-oriented individuals. Topco currently has an opening for a purchasing position in its West Palm Beach, Florida buying office. The position’s responsibilities include; managing the sales and profitability of an assigned group of products, negotiating costs and promotions with vendors, and possessing a complete understanding of market conditions. A minimum of 3-5 years purchasing experience is required, in the Produce industry, along with solid knowledge of PC applications and Microsoft Office. more

#7991 Site Manager
King City, CA

ORBIS Corporation is a leader in the returnable and reusable plastic packaging industry. Our vision statement drives us to be the best at packaging, have fun providing solutions to our customers, capture new markets and relentlessly keep our commitments. In order to do all these things, we recognize the need to secure the best people radiating confidence, energy and passion. We are seeking a Site Manager for our wash site facility in King City, CA. He/she is responsible for a multi-shift operation and the training, safety, quality, cost performance and supervision of hourly employees and agency labor. Bi-lingual skills (i.e., English and Spanish) are critical. Good mechanical skills, including familiarity with basic production line equipment. Experience with food processing and produce industry regulatory requirements is a major plus. more

BSS#7312 Production Manager
Salinas, CA

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality and quantity specifications. Develop budgets and approve expenditures for supplies and material ensuring that materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets. Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and dusty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints. more

BB#7990 Purchasing Manager
Northern California

Northern California company looking for an experienced Purchasing Manager. This position will include: working with buyers at different levels to manage the inventory for a select region; maintain quality of product, inventory and cost control measures for the region; and work with vendors in the areas of accountability and management of supplies. Food service with an emphasis in perishables experience is highly desired. Salary based on experience. more

#7989 Bio-Plant Manager
Corvallis, OR

Stahlbush Island Farms, Inc. is located in the heart of Oregon’s lush Willamette Valley. We are a family-owned, environmentally friendly farm and food-processing operation committed to responsible agriculture. We offer an exciting, fast-paced workplace committed to integrity as well as profitability. We are currently seeking a Bio-Plant Manager, for our Anaerobic Digester, related to Sustainable far & food processing plant. Seeking a unique individual with project management skills to coordinate, contractors for the construction to full operations. Once plant is operational successful candidate will be responsible for day to day operation of anaerobic digester producing electricity. Our ideal candidate will have a BS in a related field. more

BSS#7354 IT Hardware/Network Technician
Salinas, CA

A full time position available in the Information Services Department in Salinas. The position involves installing, configuring, maintaining, supporting and optimizing internal network hardware and systems software. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, support to PC users, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting wide area networks and associated telecommunications assemblies, as well as support and administration of Windows Server environments and associated applications. This position will also assist in network security risk assessment. more

#7988 Replenishment Analyst (Wal-mart)
San Juan Bautista, CA

Earthbound Farm is now the nation’s largest grower and shipper of organic produce and our products are available in more than 80% of the nation’s grocery stores. With 34,000 acres farmed organically, Earthbound Farm offers more than 120 organic salads, fruits, vegetables and beverages. We are currently seeking a Replenishment Analyst (Wal-mart) to join our team! Handle the following for 1 – 2 Distribution Center: Communication with Wal-Mart’s transportation department. Research all product quality issues. Managing third party transportation companies, pricing, appointment scheduling, pallet count, temp requirements, etc. 2+ years produce sales experience preferred. BA/BS in a related field. Proficient in Retaillink, Velocity, OLAP, Orbit and Excel. more

#7887 Produce Sales Associate
Los Angeles, CA

Our produce industry client is a well established produce marketing company based in Southern California. We are seeking a professional produce sales account manager with proven sourcing/buying experience. The company markets to independent grocers, retail chains, food service operators and food processors. The ideal candidate will have 5 to 7 years of experience sourcing and selling specifically in fruit and vegetables and/or specialty or ethnic commodities such as melons, citrus, berries, potatoes onions, stone fruit, mangos chilies, avocados, apples, asparagus, corn, etc. Would be interested in someone with Hispanic or Middle Eastern Market sales and sourcing experience. Seeking a self starter who handle existing accounts, prospect new accounts and provide sourcing experience. more