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Grain Millers Consumer Products is a leading provider of organic cereals, cookies and bar products to Grocery and Natural Foods markets. We are currently seeking an experienced candidate for an exciting opportunity as a full-time Food Technologist within our Eden Prairie Office.


Job responsibilities include:
• Develop new products and line extensions from concept through commercialization. Activities to include bench top formulation, quality standard development and plant scale-up while maintaining appropriate records.
• Performs formulation work, physical and analytical testing, documentation of experiments and pilot plant runs.
• Maintain and ensure proper documentation related to quality assurance activities including kosher and organic certifications, vendor approval process, and product evaluations.
• Communicate and work with internal and external customers to meet project objectives.
• Participates in regulatory, customer, external and internal audits by gathering records, developing new processes and ensuring compliance

Essential Requirements:
• BS Food Science
• 1 – 3 years of experience in product development and/or quality control (baked goods/dry mixes/cereals is a plus).
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Strong computer skills, presentation and data handling.
• Some travel will be required as part of plant trials and start-ups.
• Ability to interact with vendors, customers, and third parties in a professional manner
• Must be detail oriented, motivated, and a self-starter

This is an opportunity for you to join a team of professionals in a workplace environment that fosters personal development and growth. Grain Millers, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, and an atmosphere where partnership, respect and integrity are highly valued.

If interested, e-mail your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HR@grainmillers.com. Grain Millers, Inc. does not provide relocation expenses or Visa sponsorships.

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Director of QA & Regulatory Compliance is responsible for developing and establishing company policies, operating procedures and goals. Initiates, develops, and subsequently maintains effective quality and sanitation programs to ensure that products produced at the plants meets or exceeds the customer’s, corporate, and regulator’s expectations.

Responsibilities Include:
• Formulating and establishing QA company policies, operating procedures and goals.
• Analyzing and evaluating information concerning: business situations, new products, production capabilities, manufacturing problems, and economic trends.
• Coordinating GMP/HAACP programs, sanitation program, site security, and mirco results and procedures.
• Assisting sales and production in developing products from customer specifications and samples.
• Supervising evaluation of GMP’s, sanitation procedures and plant audit procedures.
• Overseeing the company’s QA system for compliance with legal requirements, a long with shipping and packaging facilities for specified standards.
• Participating in regulatory, customer, external and internal audits.

Essential Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in Food Science/related field or Bachelor’s degree with 10 years of plant level QA Manager experience in a multi-faceted food environment.
• Minimum of 10 years supervisory and work experience in Quality Assurance combined with a demonstrated track-record of accomplishments as a Quality Assurance Manger.
• Knowledge of all regulatory policies, current trends in food safety/quality, HACCP, GMP and SOP’s.
• Experience with FDA, USDA, EPA and international Quality Systems rules and regulations including planning and implementation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, in addition to exemplary interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, to maintain confidentiality, to meet deadlines, and to work in a team environment.

You can build a career with us today! Be inspired to achieve your goals through challenging opportunities for growth and development. Be rewarded with professional and personal satisfaction by taking pride and in making a difference. If interested, e-mail your cover letter, resume and salary requirements to HR@grainmillers.com.