Program Manager, Hyperbaric Cold Pasteurization Technology Services at Oklahoma State University

CampusOSU-StillwaterContact Name & EmailRoy Escoubas Work ScheduleM-F; 8am - 5pm with occasional evenings and weekends.Appointment LengthRegular Continuous/Until Further NoticeHiring Range$81060 - $109690SalarySpecial Instructions to ApplicantsFor full consideration please include a resume cover letter and contact information for three professional references.About this PositionABOUT US:For many Oklahomas food and agricultural industries evoke thoughts of wheat and cattle. While that is a rich part of Oklahomas heritage and a significant portion of our economy many of these commodities are currently sent to other states or even other countries for further processing into the bakery meat and other products that reach the consumers table. We strive to help develop value-added enterprises to keep the products jobs and dollars in Oklahoma.For more information visit position job summary includes as a 1st priority:Participate as a team leader and/or member in all FAPC activities associated with HPP Food Science and Technology.Manage lead and/or participate in food industry client programs in food product development and innovation associated with HPP food processing.Manage lead and/or participate in internal and external workshops and training sessions on food science and technology associated with HPP Food Processing.Manage lead and/or participate in in-plant technical training instruction and mentoring of plant leadership and labor on HPP Food Science and technology compliance and other food marketing issues associated with HPP processing.Participate as a team member and a working leader to carry out planned research in the science and technology of optimization of HPP cold pasteurization for raw agricultural commodities and finished food productsThis position job summary includes as a 2nd priority:Participate as a team member in all FAPC Food Technology activitiesParticipate in food industry client programs in food product development and innovation.Participate in internal and external workshops and training sessions on food science and technology.Participate in in-plant technical training instruction and mentoring of plant leadership and labor in new food processing technologies compliance and other food marketing issues.Participate as a team member and a working leader to carry out planned research in food science and technology for raw agricultural commodities and finished food products.There are lots of great reasons to work at OSU check out our great benefits and eligibility at QualificationsBachelorsFood Science Food Technology Food Safety Food Chemistry or closely related fields.(degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)Ten years of Food Industry Food Safety or Food Compliance experience.Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:International HACCP Alliance Accredited. Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) Platform Certification (at least one of the following: SQF BRC or Primus or must be achieved within the first 12 months of employment).Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:Ability to:Engage industry personnel from line manufacturing to managementUnderstand food processing consumer preferences food regulatory agency compliance customer specifications and apply them to food safety risk reduction strategies.Understand issues and difficulties in food safety risk reduction and quality manufacturing and find solutions to solve them.Strong computer and word processing skillsStrong competency to write project reports in food technology and final project reports.Strong ability for oral expression verbal defense of findings and defense of actionsPreferred QualificationsMastersFood Science Food Technology Food Safety Food Chemistry or closely related fields.Ten years of Business or Technology Management.Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:Internal Auditor Workshop CompletionHACCP CertificationSQF Implementation CertificationListeria Intervention & Control Workshop CompletionSanitation in the Food Industry Workshop CompletionSkills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:Food Manufacturing Supervision & LeadershipManufacturing Facilities ManagementFood Production ManagementSenior Operations ManagementRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 81060 - 109690