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Pilot Plant Manager

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

... side with Chefs, Food Scientists and Product Developers in order to drive the top line, the ... Key Qualifications ? 5 or more years of progressive R&D experience in Pilot Plants for plant-based ...

Mobile Sous Chef

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

$48K - $65K/yr

The Mobile Sous Chef will work closely with the Mobile Chef in preparing dishes focusing on nutrition, including plant-based and vegan dishes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: * Participate in the production of ...

CA · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

Dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based cooking expertise * Genuine ease and confidence navigating ... chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just ...

CA · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

Dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based cooking expertise * Genuine ease and confidence navigating ... chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just ...

CA · On-site

$85 - $100/hr

Dairy-free, gluten-free, and plant-based cooking expertise * Genuine ease and confidence navigating ... chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just ...

Mechanical Plant Engineer

Rosemount, MN · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Practical, plant-based engineering experience early in your career * Structured development through ... At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ...

Apply Koch's Principle Based Management™ (PBM) philosophy by demonstrating integrity ... Build knowledge of plant processes, equipment, operating limits, control systems, and automation ...

Our Plant Electricians work some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. They maintain strict ... Who We Are As a Koch company and a leading manufacturer of bath tissue, paper towels, paper-based ...

Our menu is entirely plant-based and designed around texture, seasonality and a wine program ... Communicating clearly with the chef and the rest of the kitchen team * Assisting with opening ...

Your Job Koch Fertilizer Dodge City, LLC is looking for a Plant Operator Trainee to join our team ... Principled Based Management (PBM ® ) culture within the team by demonstrating ownership ...

Executive Chef

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$48K - $60K/yr

... Plant based Cuisine, Vegan, Vegetarian and Fast Casual meu development. Responsibilities Include: Hiring and Scheduling Bakery, Kitchen and Line Staff Members Controlling Inventory Creating Specials ...

Executive Chef

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

This structure offers an unparalleled opportunity for chefs who wish to deliver refined, high-level ... Known for its intimate, candlelit atmosphere and thoughtfully crafted plant-based tasting menus ...

Executive Chef

Washington, DC · On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

This structure offers an unparalleled opportunity for chefs who wish to deliver refined, high-level ... Known for its intimate, candlelit atmosphere and thoughtfully crafted plant-based tasting menus ...

Private Chef

Menlo Park, CA · On-site

$150K - $175K/yr

Strong vegetarian and plant-based cooking background, with comfort navigating dietary restrictions ... chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just ...

Strong vegetarian and plant-based cooking background, with comfort navigating dietary restrictions ... chefs, household leaders, and more. That lived experience is what sets us apart. We don't just ...

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Pilot Plant Manager

San Francisco, CA • On-site

$135K - $160K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago


Job description

Our client, a dynamic, innovative and growing Food Tech Company is seeking a Pilot Plant manager for their San Francisco location.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing company!
The Pilot Plant Manager will be responsible for the following
? be the subject matter expert for all pilot and labs tests with 3rd party partners.
? work side by side with Chefs, Food Scientists and Product Developers in order to drive the top line, the efficiencies as well as uniquity of all products
? Organize all Pilot and Labs activities in the daily basis as well as yearly planning.
? Be accountable for the Pilot and Labs facilities: Authorization to operate, Maintenance, Team trainings and People Safety.
? be responsible for attracting, developing, and retaining talent for the R&D Pilot and Labs Team
? Bring product development expertise through his / her own experience as well as from suppliers, to ensure successful industrialization and launches that meet the requirements of the project brief.
Key Qualifications
? 5 or more years of progressive R&D experience in Pilot Plants for plant-based food products.
? Bachelor's degree in food engineering, food science or a similar discipline.
? experience in working with Pilot and Labs vendors and co-manufacturers.
  • possess experience working in a consumer food company, start up experience preferred
  • excel in a startup environment and is excited to create new procedures and processes from scratch, and has a strong entrepreneurial mindset.
  • be a problem solver, have a general manager mindset, and take the initiative to get the job done
  • possess strong planning, project management, and execution skills, and the ability to articulate where and how you have used them
  • rigorous data driven/analytical capability and ability and presence to present data effectively to a leadership team
  • demonstrated leadership ability + work well in teams and cross functional groups in a matrixed environment both regionally and globally
  • be agile, adaptable, and thrive in a dynamic and changing culture
  • possess strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency in MS Office, specifically Excel
  • ability to travel at least 15% of the time

Compensation is based on experience!