Dairy Scientist

How you will make contributions that matter…

Provide Technical Support to designated plants in the U.S.
Maximize plant profitability by monitoring raw material utilization, plant efficiencies, ingredient recoups and analytical targets.
Monitor and maintain or improve the quality of products from plants.
Review and analyze problems in plant and be part of corrective action.
Review cheese make records and make recommendations for improvement.
Document all research work and changes or implementations made at plants.
Build strong working relationships with all of the plants.
Network with all resources available and keep up on new technologies within the Dairy Industry.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Complete plant trials as required and Implement scale up of pilot plant trials
Involvement in recommendation, installation and commissioning of new plant equipment and processes.
Direct and coordinate product development activities at the plants.

You are best suited for the role if you…

Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or Dairy Technology with ideally 3 years cheese-making experience, or 10 years equivalent experience.
Multiplant cheese making experience preferred.
Proficient in data collection, analysis, and reporting using Microsoft Word, graphing, creating and managing Excel spreadsheets.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establishes facts and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a variety of technical information in mathematical and/or narrative form and deal with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to work in a team environment as well as independently with good interpersonal communication skills, time management and organizational skills.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel 50%.

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