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Team Leader Food Science –
Dairy – Arden Hills, MN
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Job ID:19415144
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Date:04/21/2011
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Location:Arden Hills, Minnesota
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State:Minnesota
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Degree:B.S./B.A.
Salary/Compensation:
Competitive
Job Types:
Food Technol/Scientists
Job Description
Land
O'Lakes, Inc. would be nothing without our amazing employees. All 9,000 of
them. Today, we are a company with more than $11 billion in annual revenue
in 2010 and the second-largest cooperative in America. This success
reflects the efforts, commitment and pride of our employees. As we continue
to build on this success, we'll always be looking for talented people to
help us grow.
Since 1921, we have been member owned and operated. We are a market- and
customer-driven cooperative committed to optimizing the value of our
members' dairy, crop and livestock production. We do business in all fifty
states and have a presence in more than sixty countries, with our
headquarters in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Here at Land O'Lakes, Inc., we value and recognize the unique talents and
potential of all employees, and we are dedicated to being a high-performing
organization built on the foundation of a diverse and inclusive workforce.
If you are interested in becoming a part of this amazing team, please visit
our website at www.landolakes.jobs.
Position Purpose: This individual will lead and develop a group of
Sr. Scientist, Scientist and Technologist. Has strong technical and
leadership approach to achieve tactical and strategic project/business
objectives. Works with the R&D Director to develop technical/business/
resource evaluation for research project plan. Leads the team in conducting
research by utilizing experimental method (design, procure, prepare,
conduct, record, interpret report) with formulation and processing knowledge.
Coordinates project activities, has responsibility of timelines (early
alert & proactive solution of issues); evaluates progress and leads
team members towards the achievement of tactical project/business
objectives; Serves as the key R&D liaison to Retail Food business and
effectively communicates results to marketing managers and senior level
management as appropriate; documents research processes; and proactively
seeks to improve processes. Drive the key technology platform projects with
innovation of new ideas to deliver incremental volume and cost savings for
the Division.
Required (Basic) Experience & Education: MS in Food Science,
Dairy Science or BS Chemical Engineering from an accredited university with
a minimum of 5 years experience in the food
industry. ï€ Solid understanding of Food Science
principles, in-depth technical knowledge of food formulations and
processes, ingredient functionality; and the ability to develop flavor
systems. Knowledge of product/process/package interactions, manufacturing
processes, finished product applications; food processing and a good
understanding of experimental design principles are also required.
Required Competencies & Other Skills: Proactive leader that can
achieve results through cross functional teamwork with internal and
external resources. Strong Team Management skills. Strong planning and
organization skills; ability to manage multiple projects with rapidly
changing priorities-strong project management skills; focused to achieve
customer expectations. Excellent, communication/interpersonal skills with
technical/business partners/customers and the ability to achieve
accelerated time tables while maintaining cooperative working
relationships. Strong impact and influence skills. Proven technical problem
solving ability.
Preferred Experience & Education: An advance degree such a PhD
in Food Science or MS in Engineering with more than 5 years of experience
in dairy manufacturing is preferred. Customer-centric in nature with strong
technical and leadership skills and experiences. Proven track record
working with business leaders.
Supervisory management experience is preferred.
Preferred Competencies & Other Skills: Customer-centric in
nature with strong technical depth and leadership experiences.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package,
including medical and dental insurance, retirement savings account, tuition
reimbursement, PTO, paid holidays, and employee development opportunities.
Land O'Lakes, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative
Action Employer. Land O'Lakes,Inc.
enforces a policy of maintaining a drug-free workforce, including
pre-employment substance abuse testing.
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