JOB FILLED - Experienced Food Technology & Quality Assurance Professional - Confidential #5155

Job Description: 

A $40M industrial food ingredients company headquartered in Reno, NV. The company has been in business for 30+ years, has been steadily growing and consistently profitable.

The company has contract manufacturers in China, Mexico, Peru and California. It imports food products into the USA and distributed throughout out North America to retail branded food manufacturers.

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Ability to develop, implement & maintain a total quality program that ensures consistent quality, food safety & regulatory compliance
  • Aseptic processing knowledge
  • IQF, Freeze Dried, Dehydrated
  • Processing experience with products similar to the following:- Capsicums – diced & purees, Garlic – dehydrated & reconstituted, Sauces – Sriracha, Sambal, Chipotle, Harissa, tomato, Ginger, Caramelized Onions, other similar formulated products
  • Proficient with Statistical Process Control, HACCP, FISMA
  • Ability to travel 40% to 65% [primarily Mexico, Peru, China]
Education: 

Bachelor’s degree in food science / food technology required – masters a plus

Qualifications: 
  • Ability to communicate in Spanish is a requirement
  • Sound understanding & experience in:- Quality Assurance & Quality Control, Food Safety, Processing, Equipment, Thermal processing [high & low acids], retort, hot fill & hold, etc.
Last Resume Date: 
Friday, January 1, 2021 - 4:15pm