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 A Monthly Journal for The Food & Beverage Industry October 2005

Beyond Organic
Dairy Market: Q3 Review & Outlook
Aspiring Dairy Processors: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
Hot Candidates
New Jobs in The Food & Beverage Industry
Dairy Market: Q3 Review & Outlook
By Bob Cropp, Dairy Marketing & Policy Specialist, University of Wisconsin-Madison
The United States Department of Agriculture's report on August milk production shows a continued strong come back in milk production from a year ago due to both more milk cows and strong milk production per cow. August marks the fourth consecutive milk production increase of 4% plus. The relatively favorable milk prices all of 2004 and thus far for 2005 appears to have encouraged some dairy herd expansion.

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Beyond Organic
By Jo Robinson, Author, Pasture Perfect and Why Grassfed Is Best!
Organic meat, poultry, and dairy products are now available at your supermarket, which is a change for the better. When you see the organic label, you know the food is going to be free of pesticide residues, synthetic hormones, genetically modified organisms, and a long list of questionable additives. You also have the satisfaction of knowing that raising animals organically causes less harm to the environment. But when it comes to animal production, organic is not enough. We need to be raising animals on their species-appropriate diets.

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Aspiring Dairy Processors: Are You Asking the Right Questions?
By Lance E. Gegner, Agriculture Specialist, National Center for Appropriate Technology
Dairy farmers can add value to their milk by processing and marketing their own products, such as cheeses, yogurt, butter, ice cream, and farm-bottled milk. Many consumers are willing to pay a premium for locally produced, high-quality, farmstead dairy products; organic certification may further enhance the market potential. Developing a product line, production facilities, and a niche marketing strategy will take time, money, and commitment. The key is in asking right questions.

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Hot Candidates
Looking to hire people in the Food & Beverage Industry? Meet some of the premier food and beverage professionals, including chief executives, plant managers, operations / manufacturing managers, logistics / warehouse managers. Read profiles of people that are waiting to hear more about your company!

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New Jobs in The Food & Beverage Industry
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Senior Vice-President & General ManagerOntario
A leading producer of specialty-baked products in North America is looking for Senior Vice-President & General Manager. You will report directly to CEO & COO. The preferred applicant will establish annual business plans that achieve strategy and establish initiatives and goals consistent with top market opportunities. You will act as a catalyst in promoting and developing an environment that recognizes and rewards creative and innovating thinking and actions, besides accomplishing budgeted sales growth each year and monitoring a strategic plan to maximize revenue growth.
BuyerOntario
A leading manufacturer of fully cooked product lines, including breaded chicken products, meatballs, pork back ribs and meat products, the company is looking for a Buyer who can execute raw material supply plans for plant's weekly requirements, negotiate market prices with suppliers, participate in cross-functional teams and update market tracking data sheets. The preferred candidate will bring in minimum five years purchasing experience with a major food manufacturing company, and possess superior IT skills including BPCS, Excel & word. Should have post-secondary education in business related field.
Director of Quality AssuranceCalifornia
Ideal candidate will bring 15 years experience in quality assurance & sanitation, and at least 3 years supervisory/management experience in a food related manufacturing plant. Degree in food science or related discipline is required. Candidate having technical knowledge of dairy and bakery food processing is preferred. Strong initiative along with the ability to motivate, direct and take proactive approach in quality issues with QC Techs and Production Supervisors is a must. Position requires enhancement of quality/food safety programs, improvement of GMPs and Audit score compliance, development and implementation of effective quality assurance policies and procedures.
HACCP CoordinatorOntario
Our client has been a consumer-friendly name in cooked meats and deli products for decades. The company is seeking a right candidate for HACCP Coordinator with sound knowledge on GMP and HACCP programs. The incumbent will be responsible for observing standard operating procedures and working closely with CFIA. You will have a degree in Food/Micro/Agri/Chemistry, HACCP, and GMP with 3+ years experience. Good experience with quality SOP and GMP is preferred. Familiarity with cooked meats is a must.
Production DirectorCalifornia
A leading manufacturer of coffee concentrates and extracts that capture the robust flavor and aromatics of fresh-brewed coffee is seeking a Production Director with 10+ years management experience and sound knowledge of food processing. The incumbent is responsible for product development process, managing product development team and maintaining product quality standards. Our client expects you to drive the production targets by balancing the quality and quantity ratio.
Quality SupervisorOntario
With a business track record over a century, our client seeks qualified candidates with business experience and strong work ethics for a Quality Supervisor position. You will train QA technicians, interact with customers, implement overall plant QA program, besides ensuring that outgoing product conforms to quality parameters, etc. You will also be responsible for improving quality systems, enhancing quality quality/food safety programs and improving MICS & HACCP score compliance. You will bring in good HACCP implementation and dairy experience.
Research & Development Project LeaderNew Hampshire
A leading producer of best-tasting yogurts, frozen yogurts and ice cream is looking for a Research & Development Project Leader who will manage R&D short-term projects, including new product development, new ingredient identification, new process development and product improvements. You will submit all formulas, product development and manufacturing information for internal and external use for R&D. You will have Bachelor’s Degree in Science with strong computing and math skills. Excellent written and verbal communication is a must, besides being meticulous in record keeping. You will bring in good experience from top companies in the similar field.
Transportation & Logistics BuyerOntario
A global leader in brewing with an excellent track record is looking for Transportation & Logistics Buyer who can handle carrier claims processes, detention processes, contracts and implement methods and procedures for transportation of raw materials to processing and production areas, and commodities from suppliers to customers, warehouses or other storage facilities. You will bring in 3 years of experience in the similar field. Knowledge of customs and NAFTA is a must.
Quality ManagerNorth Carolina
Requires Quality Manager for a leading supplier of retailer brand carbonated soft drinks with beverage manufacturing facilities located in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom and Mexico. The incumbent will interpret, analyze and communicate quality issues and initiate applicable corrective measures, besides ensuring zero defects in the products. You will bring in 5-15 years experience from the top companies in the beverage industry. Must have implemented sanitation/quality programs in those companies.
VP Sales MarketingOntario
In this position, you will work with and contribute to the Executive Management Team to achieve and implement strategic sales plans to meet sales and marketing objectives. You bring to this position at least 15 years of innovative sales and management experience gained in the bakery industry. As the incumbent you are responsible in meeting and/or exceeding annual sales projections, have outstanding client service skills and the ability to develop business with new and existing customers as well as forming and maintaining long term business partnerships that will promote the long term success of the company.
Quality Assurance ManagerMinnesota
You will formulate basic policies, plan programs, standards and techniques to carry out the objectives of the Quality Control Department. Minimum 3 years quality assurance management experience within the food industry is a must. In addition, the incumbent will manage quality inspection and test functions. The application should have a 4-year degree in food science with strong communications skills -- both written and verbal.
Plant ManagerPennsylvania
A leading maker of chocolates is looking for a Plant Manager with strong management and supervisory skills and a drive to contribute strategically and commercially to its manufacturing operations. The preferred applicant will need to lead the Finishing Department and identify improvement opportunities. Between 15 and 20 years relevant experience, especially in chocolate making, is desired.
Director of R&DMichigan
You will bring in minimum 10+ years experience in directing the efforts of a product development with a proven track record in the development of unique products, which have gained substantial acceptance and sales. The company is a leading North American Bakery based in Michigan with state-of-the-art manufacturing plants and distribution facilities across the U.S. You are responsible for budget allocation for the R&D division and maintaining expenditures within approved limits.

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