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JOB FUNCTION
The purpose of this position is to provide
technical support within the area of Quality & Food Safety. The
role provides a 10-12 week exposure to the critical aspects of a QFS
department during on-going operations. Project work is focused on
real-time issues and on high-priority activities within the
QFS function.
JOB ACTIVITIES/DUTIES
The activities and duties are dependent
on a specific assignment and will vary year to
year. However, the general duties and accountabilities include:
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Support the regulatory affairs function in the areas of nutritional
labeling, package graphics review, regulated claims, website review and
nutritional data analysis.
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Enhance and/or develop quality systems that will lead to best in class
programs.
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Keep abreast of consumer complaints and provide updates to the
organization as to trends as well as initiating actions at the plant
level to increase consumer satisfaction.
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Support the SQF initiative in both Levels 2 and 3.
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Participate in company sponsored events for summer interns.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Education
Applicant must be enrolled as an
undergraduate upper classman in Food Science. Enrollment in a Masters program in Food Science is
preferred. Preference will be given to applicants that have an
emphasis in the areas of nutrition and labeling, food safety and/or
quality assurance.
Skills
Applicant must have exceptional
problem-solving skills, be a proven innovator, have excellent
communication skills and be creative. The ability to work
effectively in team-based environment with multiple functional groups is
a must. The ability to achieve results and execute multiple
simultaneous projects is required, along with experience using
statistical methods and design of experiments.
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