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2008 Edition

RightSource, Inc. has an exceptional record in assisting growth and profit oriented companies in locating high achievers to enhance their General Management, Sales, Marketing, Operations, Engineering and Technical Staff.

We are committed to the development of long-term working relationships with our client companies by providing confidential, timely and cost-effective Executive Search Services. We can reduce your prescreening efforts while providing the opportunity to select from the very best candidates available. Our recruiting success covers the Food Industry exclusively. We possess the contacts to quickly locate the best qualified candidates.

All of our candidates are thoroughly screened with regard to experience, accomplishments, mobility and compensation to meet your specific needs.

If you are seeking an experience profile that is not listed here, please contact us with your specific requirements. We will then quickly identify the fresh, recruited talent your organization requires to continue its success.

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Exceptional Candidates Currently Available:

PROFILES:

#913    BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGIST

B.S. Food Science, M.B.A. This enthusiastic Food Scientist has two years of beverage, fruit snack, and dried fruit product development experience. Currently employed with a well known, global flavor and ingredients processor. Responsible for flavor and ingredients applications and creating innovative commercial-ready RTD beverage products. Works with customers and internal sales and marketing groups. Analyzes and duplicates competitors’ products. Reports to Group Leader. Previous experience includes employment in product development with a major global beverage processor. Seeks challenging product development position with a food or ingredients processor. Open to travel or relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: MID $40'S

#914   FOOD SCIENTIST - QSR

B.S. Food Science. This hands-on product development manager has almost 20 years of progressive food industry product development experience. Currently employed with a major QSR company. Supervises Food Technologists and Technicians on an as needed, project basis. Responsible for new product development and consumer sensory evaluation. Traveled globally creating improved formulations and cooking procedures which lead to significant cost savings and improved products. Tests and evaluates new equipment for restaurants. Collaborates with key ingredient suppliers to develop marinades and sauces. Works with USDA and other federal regulators on various technical import issues. Has demonstrated culinary capabilities by winning challenge competitions among R&D associates. Previous experience includes four years in batter/breading development and eight years in general food and baked goods product development and quality assurance. Seeks challenging product development or technical services position. Open to travel or relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: $82,000

#915   FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - SAVORY PRODUCTS

B.S. Food Science. This creative Food Technologist has three years of successful product development and commercialization experience with a major food processor. Currently responsible for creating flavor systems, seasoning blends, sauces, marinades, brines, sausages and meat snacks. Performs laboratory scale-ups to full production. Manages production of seasoning blends and sauces from bench formulation to commercialization. Works with quality control and regulatory departments to ensure products meet all standards. Travels to key customers and conducts product demonstrations with sales personnel. Assists in the maintenance of the meat laboratory and test kitchen equipment and materials. Seeks interesting savory product development position. Open to travel.

CURRENT SALARY: $46,000

#916    MIDWEST TECHNICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE - PROCESSED FRUIT

B.S. Technical. This dynamic Technical Sales Representative combines two years of sales experience with four previous years of product development with retail food and ingredient processors. Currently responsible for $9 million in key account management. Diversified portfolio and increased EBIT by over $1M. Performed customer prospecting which resulted in volume increase of over 20M pounds shipped. Saved thousands through development of action plans targeting freight costs, yield loss and margin analysis. Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and pricing with continual emphasis on expansion and profitability. Previously as a Product Development Scientist, performed bench top preparations of developmental prototypes for a major dairy processor. Performed sensory evaluation of finished products against test prototypes and competitive products; analytical evaluation of products for design compliance and managed technical specification systems and validation of master data for SAP. Other experience includes dairy product development and scale-up for a major, global food ingredients supplier. Seeks challenging technical sales position. Open to heavy travel.

CURRENT SALARY: MID $50'S PLUS BONUS AND CAR

#917    FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - SNACKS

B.S., M.S. Food Science. This enthusiastic Food Technologist has ten years snack food product development experience. Skilled in bench trials and scale-up with background in analytical, chemical, microbiological and sensory techniques and methods. Currently responsible for developing formulations, processing procedures and establishing specifications for raw materials, supplies and finished products. Works primarily with baked and fried snacks. Prior experience includes five years in QSR product development and quality assurance and five years in production supervision of both finished food products and food ingredients. Seeks challenging product development opportunity. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $40'S PLUS BONUS

#918    TECHNICAL SALES, APPLICATIONS SUPPORT SPECIALIST - MEAT & POULTRY

B.S. Technical. This dedicated field support specialist has almost ten years experience in bringing new technologies and applications into the meat and poultry industries. Currently employed with a well-known food ingredients processor. Provides technical support to customer and the North American sales force. Conducts field applications training and is actively involved in bidding for all new business development applications. Coordinates savory ingredients product and process development projects with new and existing customers. Provides customers with troubleshooting and technical advancements in all areas of meat and poultry thermal processing. Previously, as a Food Technologist for a major retail food processor, developed and implemented experimental food processing procedures for meat products. Coordinated product and process development projects with quality, engineering and operations departments. Performed pilot plant experimentation and scale-up. Worked heavily with equipment set-up and assisted product development staff with research testing. Worked extensively with ingredient vendors and equipment manufacturers. Seeks interesting technical service or support position in a food ingredients or food processing environment. Open to travel and relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $50'S

#919    MIDWEST SALES REPRESENTATIVE - INGREDIENTS

Degreed. This skilled Midwest Sales Representative has over fifteen years progressive business to business sales experience. Currently employed with a mid-sized food ingredients processor. Responsible for sales of dairy powders, starches, edible oils, polyols, proteins and related products to key accounts such as Edy’s Ice Cream, Heinz, Kroger, Tyson and Jim Beam Brands. Applications knowledge includes baking, beverage, canning, dairy, flavors, meats, sauces, seasonings, snack and tobacco products. Accomplishments include increasing territory sales from $4 to over $16MM in ten years, growing territory gross profit by 300% and continually increasing account product volume an average of 30%. Seeks challenging ingredients sales position. Willing to travel extensively.

CURRENT SALARY: MID $70'S PLUS BONUS

#920    CULINARY NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER

Degreed, Culinary Arts course work. This accomplished ingredient sales manager has over ten years value added industrial and food service ingredients sales experience. Presently employed with a well known global food ingredients supplier. Currently responsible for sales of savory soup bases, sauces, seasoning blends and customized flavor systems to key accounts such as Tyson, Quality Chef (Heinz), Culinar and Mimi’s Café. Travels nationally calling primarily on technical and purchasing personnel in major food and culinary processors. Recruits, trains and manages brokers. Develops and maintains high level national account relationships. Increased sales revenues by over 20% in first year of employment. Previously, as a Midwest Food Service Sales Manager for a major ingredients processor, managed a broker network and called on key accounts in six Midwest states. Increased regional sales by over 50% in first year. Seeks interesting national account sales position. Willing to travel heavily.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $70'S PLUS BONUS

#921    QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER - FLAVORS

B.S. Technical. This personable Quality Control Manager has over six years quality control, R&D and sensory experience. Currently employed with a global flavor processor. Responsible for conducting analysis of raw materials, intermediates and finished products by performing physical measurements and applying organoleptic methods. Analyzes flavor composition by GC/MS utilizing a ChemStation. Established a database containing all products with necessary information and templates to produce specification and MSDS. Created standard QC lab operating procedures. Developed HAACP plan for certification. Previously as an R&D Sensory Technologist for a major food ingredient company, was responsible for conducting aspects of panel preparation, execution, documentation and data handling for descriptive analysis, time-intensity and consumer acceptance. Successfully executed the completion of over forty research projects on food, beverage and dairy products. Seeks interesting product development, quality or sensory position. Open to travel or relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: $54,000

#922    ASSOCIATE FLAVORIST

B.S. Technical. This Associate Flavorist has six years progressive quality assurance and flavor creation training and expertise. Currently employed with a major, global flavor processor. With the supervision of a Senior Flavorist, is responsible for compounding finished flavors from existing formulas and modifying existing formulas to meet customer needs. Utilizes gas chromatography to aid flavor development. Participates in testing of new raw materials. Performs technical presentations to customers. Previously as Quality Assurance Technician in a mid-sized flavor processor, was responsible for implementing and maintaining the effectiveness of quality systems. Ensured manufactured products conformed to established parameters and specifications. Performed sensory evaluations on raw materials and finished products. Advised in formulation and batch adjustments. Trained and supervised employees for QA laboratory. Seeks interesting flavor creation or sensory position. Open to relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $30'S

#923    PROJECT MANAGER - CONSULTANT

B.S., M.S. Accounting. As a Project Manager for a leading global management consulting firm, advises management on a range of strategic issues across several consumer-focused industries including processed foods, ingredients suppliers and packaged goods. Strengths include corporate and business unit strategy development and review, industry and competitive analysis, due diligence, personnel evaluation, coaching and mentoring, scoping, management and implementation. Recent assignments include corporate and business unit strategy development, sales and marketing portfolio strategy development and operational performance improvement. Previously as a Senior Consultant for a top-tier global accounting and consulting firm, coordinated and supervised project teams supporting large restructuring engagements, tax implications on various corporate transactions, mergers and acquisitions analysis and cost efficiencies. Seeks interesting corporate strategy or general management position. Open to travel or relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: $145K PLUS BONUS

#924    COMMERCIALIZATION SPECIALIST - NUTRITIONAL FOODS / BEVERAGES

B.S. Technical. This enthusiastic Food Scientist has ten years product development & applications experience, particularly in beverages, sauces, dressings, frozen dairy and fruit preparations. Versed in ingredient functionality including hydrocolloids, gums, thickeners, stabilizers, acidulants, citrates, flavors and colors. Employed with a mid-sized nutritional food and beverage processor. Assist in managing costing, nutritional content and shelf life studies. Supervises personnel on an as needed project basis. Maintains necessary compliance documents. Creates nutritional statements for finished products using Genesis software. Seeks challenging product development position. Open and willing to travel and relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: $60,000

#925    NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER - INGREDIENTS

B.S. Technical. This dynamic National Accounts Manager has six years of key accounts technical sales experience. Currently responsible for sales of nutritional ingredients to baking and dairy markets for a well known supplier. Calls on accounts such as P&G, Dean Foods, Conagra, Nestle, Purina, and Wells-Dairy. Started six new projects expected to increase sales by $1.4M by years end. Previously as Technical Sales & Account Manager for a global ingredients supplier, called on key accounts such as IBC, Sara Lee, Bimbo, YUM! Brands, Tyson Foods, General Mills, and Frito. Worked at all organizational levels from R&D, Operations, Procurement to Senior Staff. Negotiated significant price increase and brought in over $1.5M in new business every year. Seeks challenging national accounts position. Open to travel extensively.

CURRENT SALARY: $110K PLUS BONUS

#926    FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - DAIRY

B.S. Food Science. This multi-lingual Food Technologist has eight years of progressive product development experience in cultured dairy products, yogurt fruit preparations, juice and puree concentrate product development and quality assurance. Recently responsible for pilot plant operation of a yogurt production line. Worked with internal R&D and production groups to modify formulations and processes as needed. Coordinated plant trials to determine losses in filters and coolers, through to packaging. Previously managed all development and productivity projects for $60 million in yogurt fruit preparations. Coordinated relaunch of numerous existing formulas at two different facilities. Developed new fruit preparations nutritionals and specifications with suppliers. Other experience includes two years as Food Technologist managing trials to reduce production costs related to enzymes used to chemically break down pectin in juice concentrates. Seeks challenging product development or applications position. Available to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $50'S

#927    FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - BEVERAGES / FRUITS

B.S. Food Science. This recent graduate has almost one year of beverage product development experience. Presently employed with a major U.S. food and beverage processor. Involved in product development from concept through commercialization. Responsible for ordering ingredients and packaging needed for pilot plant production from suppliers. Creates beverage products using pasteurizers, filters and concentrator equipment. Performs shelf life studies and sensory testing. Calibrates laboratory equipment as needed and maintains in a clean and orderly fashion. Seeks interesting product development or applications position. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $30'S

#928    PRODUCT MANAGER / SALES MANAGER - INGREDIENTS

B.S. Chemistry, MBA. This Western Sales/Product Manager combines a strong analytical and research background with the ability to effectively communicate with all business functions. Possesses good product management skills including market research, pricing, sales forecasting, advertising and directing all phases of new product development. As Sales and Marketing Manager for a mid-sized flavor/seasonings processor developed strong business relationships with customer research and purchasing groups to set specifications, pricing and negotiate contracts. Performed market research which led to six new accounts with a 45% average gross margin in just ten months. Analyzed flavor/food trends in directing research for new product development which lead to employing additional food scientists. Previously, as Product Manager for a major hydrocolloids processor, developed and executed business plans, commercialized new programs, performed market analysis, developed product specifications and performed staff training. Analyzed market/business segments and formalized findings. Other experience includes three years as Chemist for a major food ingredients processor. Seeks interesting ingredient marketing or sales management position. Open and willing to travel and relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $60'S PLUS BONUS

#929    PLANT MANAGER - FLAVORS / SEASONINGS

B.S. Industrial Management. This accomplished Plant Manager has over 20 years of progressive operations management experience. Currently managing a wet processing facility dedicated to providing product for major QSR end users such as McDonalds. Manages a three shift union operation with over 200 employees. Fostered an atmosphere that encourages trust and contribution of all, which has resulted in less quality and union issues. Previously managed a 400 employee dry blending facility with over 500 customers. Implemented a TQM program that created involvement opportunities for all team members. Major focus was to maintain 100% customer service levels while implementing a plant shutdown strategy. As Production Manager for a major food processor, had direct responsibility for operations, quality control and sanitation. Heavily skilled in maintaining production schedules while updating and replacing production lines; new production start-ups and working with unions. Seeks interesting plant management position. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $100'S

#930    SENSORY TECHNOLOGIST

B.S., M.S. Food Science. This creative Sensory Specialist has over seven years experience in qualitative and quantitative testing of finished products and ingredients for R&D and quality assurance. Assembles and reports on daily panels. Evaluates representative products from company operations facilities for quality assurance. Coordinates marketing, legal and R&D departments regarding samples for consumer testing. Develops and implements sensory programs. Evaluates incoming raw materials. Previously as a Food Technologist, developed spice mixtures and marinades for whole muscle meats. Seeks challenging sensory technologist position. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $60'S

#931    RESEARCH CHEF

B.S. Food Service, A.O.S. Culinary Arts. This creative Research Chef has over six years of industrial and food service product development experience. Presently employed with a major retail food processor. Currently performing product modeling and prototype development for sauces used in mayonnaise blends, pasta, dips and whipping creams. Manages technical culinary support for cheese, sour creams, general dairy, food ingredients and sauce groups. Tracks and tests culinary trends and new product concepts. Takes concept from prototype development through consumer testing, to scale-up and commercialization. Seeks interesting technical position to blend research and culinary capabilities. Open and willing to travel and relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $50'S

#932    MANAGER ANALYTICAL SCIENCE

Ph.D Food Chemistry, M.S. Food Science. This hands-on Analytical Scientist is presently employed with a well known food ingredient supplier. Has eight years experience providing analytical services to food ingredient processors. Currently responsible for daily operation of the Analytical Laboratory including project management, instrumentation maintenance, budgets, development of new analytical techniques and direction of staff. Current emphasis placed on applied research in the areas of exotic fruits, OCO and savory flavors. Previously as Manager Analytical Chemistry, was responsible for the analysis of finished products and competitive flavors. Established protocols, libraries and validated methods. Other experience includes two years as a Senior Chemist for a major food processor. Instrumentation knowledge includes GC/MS quadrapole & time of flight, multidimensional GC/MS, OCO, sulfur & nitrogen detectors, HPLC, Combipal autosamplers, SPME, Purge & Trap and AA. Seeks challenging Analytical Services position. Willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $80'S

#933    LOGISTICS & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER

B.S. Food Science. Possesses over fourteen years of progressive operations and traffic experience. Presently employed with a major division of a retail food processor. Acts as facility leader of a ‘lean’ warehouse responsible for transportation and administration teams that manage a center with sales of $45 million. Distribution center services 1,500 customers with daily deliveries throughout the Northeast. Reduced OSHA recordable lost time incidents by over 50%. Lowered operating expenses by over $200,000 from previous year. Reduced customer complaints by over 30%. Other experience includes time as a Procurement Manager, Traffic and Distribution Manager and Manufacturing Services Manager for a major food processor. Seeks interesting distribution or procurement position. Open to relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: MID $70'S

#934    INTERNATIONAL SALES / MARKETING MANAGER

B.S., M.S. Food Science. Fluent in Spanish. This sales and marketing executive has worldwide expertise in sales of ingredients to the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Skilled in expanding customer base, tailoring products and services to needs and training sales teams. As Commercial Director for division in Mexico, was responsible for sales and marketing activities in Monaco, Central America, the Caribbean and Japan. Supervised a staff of fifteen and was responsible for sales volumes of $44M. Exceeded budgeted sales for 2005-2006 with $1M profit over budget and sales/marketing expenses under 2%! Previously as International Marketing Manager, traveled to Europe, Japan, China and Latin America performing market analysis and sales development. Experienced double digit growth in three major accounts and led a cross functional team that developed five major new pieces of business in just four years. Other experience includes four years of ingredient sales in France and five years key accounts experience in the US. Seeks challenging international sales or marketing position. Open to travel or relocate in US or internationally.

CURRENT SALARY: $115K

#935    PROJECT ENGINEER

B.S. Chemical Engineering. Has almost nine years of engineering experience with a major snack food processor. Worked on numerous phases of food research and engineering. Currently managing product/process development for low-fat extrusion of existing product line. Designed experiments to eliminate proofer as source of shape defects. Identified new fryer designs as cause of product defects and worked with manufacturing to modify equipment, decreasing product defects by 14%. Acts as product/process quality resource for all fried snacks. Troubleshoots plant product/process problems. Resolves product quality issues. Recently saved over $100,000 on testing equipment by designing experiment and modifying belt speeds. Seeks interesting Project or Research/Engineering position. Open and willing to travel and/or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $70'S

#936    QUALITY CONTROL / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST - BEVERAGES

B.S. Chemistry. This skilled Quality Control Chemist has over 13 years experience in food processing and testing lab environments. Has extensive consumer product and beverage experience working in areas such as operations, research, analytical testing, sensory testing and methods development. Presently employed with a well-known global beverage processor. Conducts all chemical, microbiological and organoleptic analyses required during distilling, blending, processing and bottling of beverages. Responsible for sensory approval of product receipts, outgoing shipments, ingredients, intermediate and finished products. Conducts new alcoholic beverage product development. Assists in new flavor launches. Performs new method development, modification and validation. Previously as Protein Chemist with a major food ingredient processor, conducted protein analysis using gel electrophoresis. Performed method development for starch analysis of corn meal and flour and transferred instrumentation and methods to plant. Evaluated starch for food using DSC and RVA techniques. Skilled in use of HPLC, GC, DMA, NIR, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, Turbidimeter, DSC, RVA, NMR, FTIR, IR, GPC, ICP-AE Spectrometer, AA, Falling Number and GC/MS. Lab skills include titrations, distillation, microplating, viscosity, ELISA, ion-exchange chromatography, thin-layer chromatography, fluorimetry, protein extraction and various other analytical methods. Seeks challenging analytical chemist or development position.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $40'S

#937    SENIOR FOOD SCIENTIST

B.S. Food Science & Microbiology. This accomplished Food Scientist has over 17 years of progressive product development and quality assurance experience. Currently responsible for directing bench top to pilot plant product development of natural and process cheeses, bakery cheese fillings and cheese dips. Manages two technicians. Recently managed project to produce savory flavors for use in cheese powders through fermentation producing glutamic acid. Accomplishments include: development of two cheese spreads for the Hispanic market that resulted in 500K pounds volume per year; development of a processed Mozzarella formula for pretzel filling that resulted in 250K pounds of volume per year; development of a low fat provolone cheese pizza topping and development of a high calcium fortified whey protein spray dried powder with acceptable mineral suspension characteristics for export. Other experience includes ten years in various quality assurance positions in major dairy and food processors. Seeks challenging product development position. Open to travel and relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: $85,000

#938    WESTERN SALES REPRESENTATIVE

B.S. Chemistry. This Territory Account Manager has over seven years value added food ingredients sales experience. Presently employed with a major, North American food ingredient supplier. Currently responsible for focused selling of nutritional ingredients and food chemicals to food and nutritional processors in California, Arizona and Nevada. Provided strategic customer development with several large nutritional and consumer goods companies such as Weider Nutrition, Nestle and Meiji Snacks. Responsible for introducing and target marketing of new ingredients and applications. Manage accounts ranging from $10K to $2M in dollar sales volume. Took territory that had been previously vacant for almost a year and increased sales by a factor of five in just five years. Previously, as a Technical Sales Representative for a mid-sized fine chemical supplier, called on personal care and cosmetic processors in southern California. Increased sales 16% in first six months. Grew business by over 25% in first year and became second largest profit territory for the company. Seeks challenging food ingredients sales position. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: $85,000 PLUS CAR AND BONUS

#939    FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - BAKING, DAIRY & EXTRUSION

B.S., M.S., Food Science. This motivated Food Technologist has almost four years progressive research and product development experience. Is presently employed with a well-known food and nutritional ingredients supplier performing food and ethanol research. Has hands-on experience developing experimental formulas for baking and dairy products with emphasis on cereal chemistry; various extrusion technologies, starch functionality and applications; and ingredient interactions in food systems. Excellent problem solver with ability to move from research through applications, scale-up and pilot plant production. Previously as a Food Scientist for a mid-sized protein processor, conducted research and applications related to low fat soy products using dry extrusion technology. Formulated soy products into baking applications such as cookies, cakes and breads. Monitored and managed extrusion process control variables in the plant. Directed R&D plant test runs. Other experience includes research and product development to enhance the protein content of cheese using TG enzymes, whey and soy protein isolates; and conducting texture profile analysis of TG produced products. Seeks challenging product development position. Open to travel or relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: MID $60'S

#940    QUALITY ASSURANCE / REGULATORY AFFAIRS ASSOCIATE  

B.S. Biology. This enthusiastic quality professional has over six years regulatory affairs, quality assurance and manufacturing experience in the food ingredients, pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. Currently employed with a mid-sized medical biotechnology company as Senior Quality Assurance Associate. Reviews and approves IOQ and PQ validation protocols and final reports for operations and QC departments. Authors standard operating procedures. Conducts investigations incorporating CAPA principles and ensuring compliance with FDA regulations. Developed and performed training programs for employees and customers. Facility maintained an annual quality rating of 99.90%. Previously as Regulatory Affairs Specialist in a global food and flavor ingredients supplier, was responsible for constructing HACCP regulatory documentation for all product lines and types. Provided operational insight/troubleshooting for a wide range of products and processes. Developed product specifications, assessed impact of new raw material substitutions, and investigated customer complaints. Assisted in formula adjustments and changes when going from bench top to production. Seeks interesting quality assurance or regulatory affairs position. Open to travel.

CURRENT SALARY: $70,000

#941    CONSUMER AFFAIRS REPRESENTATIVE / FOOD TECHNOLOGIST

B.S. Food Science. This technical specialist has five years quality assurance, technical services and consumer affairs experience. Currently employed with a global processed food and ingredients supplier. Acts as liaison between Brand Managers and consumers for product inquiries providing support with consumer surveys, marketing and promotional information. Supports R&D department with recipe development testing and entering nutritional information on Genesis program. Updates and maintains the ingredient library. Develops new product formulas, flavors and spice blends. Takes ingredient formulations from bench top to plant level production. Performs sensory panels for product evaluation. Previously as Technical Services Supervisor for an RTE food processor, provided internal technical support regarding HACCP and quality assurance issues. Prepared daily HACCP and quality reports for operations. Developed quality plans for new products. Developed new programs related to food safety, quality policies and shelf-life testing. Served as primary contact for issues involving HACCP, SSOP’s, NR’s and labeling. Supervised development of new and revised labels. Maintained product specification system. Performed regular supervisory support to QA team and daily process and product audits. Seeks challenging technical services, quality assurance or consumer affairs position. Open to travel and relocation.

CURRENT SALARY: UPPER $30'S

#942    MIDWEST SALES REPRESENTATIVE

B.S. Technical. This enthusiastic Sales Representative has experience with suppliers of flavors, proteins, juice concentrates and allied, value-added ingredients. Manages a four start Midwest territory. Calls on research, development, marketing, purchasing, headquarters and plant level accounts. Previously as a Midwest Territory Manager for a major dairy ingredients company, worked with ingredients used to manufacture or enhance grade A dairy products, especially in the low-fat foods area. Other experience includes four years as a Technical Sales/Services Representative for a dairy ingredients supplier, covering ten western states. Seeks challenging technical sales position. Willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: LOW $80'S

#943    INDUSTRY MANAGER - INGREDIENTS

B.S., M.S. Technical. This accomplished senior sales and marketing professional has almost 20 years of progressive supply side experience. Presently employed with a global flavor and ingredients supplier. Products worked with include flavors, seasonings, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers and other sweet/savory ingredients. Developed culinary strategic vision and multi-year business plan to position company as best partner for new product development. Developed and implemented strategy to turn around losing business into double digit positive growth. Monitored market trends and demographic forecasts to prioritize new product development work. Developed program that reduced customer product development time, increased sample responsiveness, while reducing internal supply chain complexities. Lead a number of cross-functional teams to move technology from R&D to commercial sales. Developed and implemented training modules, proactive demonstrations, and key performance measurement modules. Previously as Key Account Manager with a global food ingredient supplier, was responsible for sales of novel food preservatives to national accounts. Developed account strategies that maximized business results while establishing strong customer relationships. Other experience includes six years as nutritional ingredients Marketing Manager. Grew business by 24% during that time. Seeks challenging senior marketing or sales position. Open and willing to travel or relocate.

CURRENT SALARY: $125K PLUS BONUS

 

Current Positions Available Through RightSource, Inc:

DIRECTOR R&D - FLAVORS / SEASONINGS

Prefer a technical degree and 10-15 years previous product development and technical management experience related to flavors and seasoning blends. Will manage a group of 17 scientists and technologists in ingredients applications and product development for sweet and savory flavors and custom seasoning blends. Position has been created due to growth. Laboratory facilities have just been built and are state of the art. Reports to division President of this major, global food ingredients processor.

LOCATION: NORTHEAST U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $125-$149K PLUS BONUS AND RELOCATION EXPENSES

VICE PRESIDENT TECHNICAL SERVICES / R&D

Prefer a technical degree, advanced degree a plus with at least ten years broad technical experience in food product research and development with leading food processing or ingredients suppliers. At least five years managing technical personnel and two years R&D management. Must have excellent analytical, creativity and problem solving skills. Starch or other hydrocolloid experience a plus. Will be responsible for research, product development and quality assurance for this well known food ingredient processor. Will establish and maintain quality concepts/strategies and develop annual R&D plans, goals and specific objectives. Will lead and direct R&D/Quality Assurance teams, have budget responsibility and communicate with customers regularly. Will also serve as the senior R&D member of the management team. Position is available due to retirement. Reports to company President.

LOCATION: MIDWEST U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $110-$130K PLUS BONUS AND RELOCATION EXPENSES

NATIONAL ACCOUNTS MANAGER - NUTRITIONAL INGREDIENTS

Prefer a technical degree and ten years food ingredients sales experience, with at least five in nutritional ingredients. Will call on food and dietary supplement processors with new, highly desired product line. Needs to be an energetic individual with outstanding communication skills. Will wear many hats in this mid-sized supplier including some supply chain responsibility. Validating new global sources of supply will also be expected. Reports to General Manager of this international ingredients processor. Position is available due to retirement.

LOCATION: NORTHEAST U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $100-$125K PLUS BONUS AND CAR

REGIONAL SALES MANAGER

Prefer a technical degree with 8-10 years food ingredients sales experience. Will call on large and mid-sized food and ingredients processors, selling company’s ingredient products and custom processing capability. Knowledge of food powder functionality processing and packaging a plus. Must be able to sell value both internally and externally, working with customers and inside technical group from concept, through R&D, scale-up and roll-out. Reports to General Manager of this mid-sized, fast growing custom ingredients supplier. Position is available due to growth.

LOCATION: PREFER NEAR ANY MAJOR CITY EAST OF THE MISSISSIPPI, BUT NEGOTIABLE

SALARY RANGE: $75-$95K PLUS BONUS, CAR AND HOME OFFICE

BEVERAGE TECHNOLOGIST

Prefer a technical degree and 6-10 years previous beverage product development and formulations experience. Will work with food processors taking products from concept through scale-up to roll-out, for this mid-sized ingredient processor. Experience with sweet beverages and teas a plus. Reports to Manager of Product Development. Position has been created due to growth.

LOCATION: NORTHEAST U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $75-$90K PLUS BONUS

SENIOR FORMULATOR - NUTRITIONALS

Prefer a technical degree and 8-10 years experience in formulation of nutritional supplements, and functionality of vitamins and minerals used. Will work with tableting and soft-gel processors, incorporating their ingredients and taking products from concept through scale-up, to finished product. Candidate needs to be a team player, problem solver, that understands the chemistry and functionality behind the formulations. Reports to Manager of Product Development. Position has been created due to growth in this major U.S. ingredients processor.

LOCATION: WESTERN U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $75-$90K PLUS BONUS

WESTERN SALES MANAGER

Prefer a technical degree and 7-10 years food ingredients sales experience. Will call on R&D and purchasing contacts in key western accounts for this major U.S. supplier of hydrocolloids and sweeteners. Will support the strategic goals of the sales team by maintaining existing relationships and maximizing profit results of the customer base. Will develop and manage new business while selling high value added specialty ingredients to existing accounts. Knowledge of corn wet milling industry a plus. Reports to Director Sales.

LOCATION: CALIFORNIA

SALARY RANGE: $85-$105K PLUS BONUS

SENIOR FOOD TECHNOLOGIST - SWEET FLAVORS

Prefer a technical degree and 5-8 years previous experience in sweet flavor application to baking and confection products. Will work in newly constructed laboratory, with customers and in-house sales force, designing flavor systems for product development, applications and duplications. Will supervise projects and personnel as needed. Reports to Director Commercial Development of this major, global food ingredients processor. Position has been created due to growth and acquisition.

LOCATION: NORTHEAST U.S.

SALARY RANGE: $70-$90K PLUS BONUS

DIRECTOR PACKAGING OPERATIONS

Prefer a degree and 15-20 years progressive consumer product goods packaging plant management experience. Will be responsible for five plants producing approximately $600M in packaged retail and food ingredient products, in this labor intensive operation. Should be a strong leader and proven mentor with employee talent development skills. Multi-plant packaging operations management experience a must. Needs to be advancement ready for employment in this major global food and ingredients processor. Reports to VP Division Operations. Position is available due to promotion.

LOCATION: MIDWEST MAJOR METRO.

SALARY RANGE: $175-$200K PLUS BONUS AND RELOCATION EXPENSES

 

If you are aware of a friend or peer who may be interested or qualified for the positions previously listed, please suggest they contact in confidence:

Ron Bynum, President    (386) 672-7282

Walter O'Brien, Search Consultant    (847) 551-9716

 

 

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