About the Company Our client is a rapidly growing frozen food manufacturer with a strong portfolio ... Strong project management and organizational skills * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and ...
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About the Company Our client is a rapidly growing frozen food manufacturer with a strong portfolio ... Strong project management and organizational skills * Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and ...
MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER
Newark, OH · On-site
Experience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverage * Capital project management >$1MM (pay level - 10) * Capital project management experience * Knowledge of ...
MFG ASEPTIC PROCESS ENGINEER
Newark, OH · On-site
Experience in the food manufacturing industry with a strong preference for dairy or beverage * Capital project management >$1MM (pay level - 10) * Capital project management experience * Knowledge of ...
MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER
Newark, OH · On-site
... level management position in food manufacturing plant - Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices - Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends ...
MFG PLANT SENIOR OPERATIONS LEADER
Newark, OH · On-site
... level management position in food manufacturing plant - Working knowledge of Total Process Control (TPC) or lean manufacturing practices - Maintain and communicate awareness of industry trends ...
Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Preferred Experience * USDA and FDA-regulated food manufacturing * Frozen foods, prepared meals, meat, dairy, bakery, or ...
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Excellent communication, organizational, and project management skills. Preferred Experience * USDA and FDA-regulated food manufacturing * Frozen foods, prepared meals, meat, dairy, bakery, or ...
Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Urbancrest, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
... with both production management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting ... High school diploma or GED Food Manufacturing experience | Warehouse Experience Other Knowledge ...
Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Urbancrest, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
... with both production management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting ... High school diploma or GED Food Manufacturing experience | Warehouse Experience Other Knowledge ...
Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Grove City, OH · On-site
$19.50/hr
... with both production management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting ... High school diploma or GED Food Manufacturing experience | Warehouse Experience Other Knowledge ...
Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Grove City, OH · On-site
$19.50/hr
... with both production management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting ... High school diploma or GED Food Manufacturing experience | Warehouse Experience Other Knowledge ...
Manufacturing Engineer
$70K - $90K/yr
Manage projects from concept through qualification, purchase, implementation, and optimization ... Familiarity with manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, food ...
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Manufacturing Engineer
$70K - $90K/yr
Manage projects from concept through qualification, purchase, implementation, and optimization ... Familiarity with manufacturing processes in pharmaceutical, medical device, consumer products, food ...
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... management training within the plant - Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage ... known to contain food allergens QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Bachelors Degree human resources ...
... management training within the plant - Create and communicate compensation plans (hourly wage ... known to contain food allergens QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Bachelors Degree human resources ...
Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Urbancrest, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
... management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting production goals.Physical ... High school diploma or GEDFood Manufacturing experience | Warehouse ExperienceOther Knowledge ...
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Mixer Operator/Boxer 1st Shift- Food Manufacturing
Urbancrest, OH · On-site
$17.50 - $20.50/hr
... management and QC team to identify and eliminate risks while meeting production goals.Physical ... High school diploma or GEDFood Manufacturing experience | Warehouse ExperienceOther Knowledge ...
... food manufacturing * S trong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations * P ... E xperience managing a plant safety process * W ork experience in a union plant * W ork experience ...
... food manufacturing * S trong knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations * P ... E xperience managing a plant safety process * W ork experience in a union plant * W ork experience ...
VP of R&D - Frozen food CPG
Columbus, OH · On-site
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, commercialization leadership, and general management capability within a complex food manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities ...
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VP of R&D - Frozen food CPG
Columbus, OH · On-site
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of technical expertise, commercialization leadership, and general management capability within a complex food manufacturing environment. Key Responsibilities ...
Inform the Plant FSQA Manager and Plant FSQA Supervisor of any food safety/quality issues or ... Able to use basic equipment in a food manufacturing facility and simple tools, including scale ...
Inform the Plant FSQA Manager and Plant FSQA Supervisor of any food safety/quality issues or ... Able to use basic equipment in a food manufacturing facility and simple tools, including scale ...
Quality Control Technician
Lewis Center, OH · On-site
$17.75 - $22.75/hr
... food manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment * Working knowledge of HACCP principles; HACCP certification preferred * Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or equivalent food safety management systems
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Quality Control Technician
Lewis Center, OH · On-site
$17.75 - $22.75/hr
... food manufacturing, or similarly regulated environment * Working knowledge of HACCP principles; HACCP certification preferred * Familiarity with SQF, BRC, or equivalent food safety management systems
Proficiency in using a CMMS to create notifications, manage work orders, and document maintenance activities. * Knowledge of GMP practices and food safety principles in a manufacturing environment.
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Proficiency in using a CMMS to create notifications, manage work orders, and document maintenance activities. * Knowledge of GMP practices and food safety principles in a manufacturing environment.
Lead Maintenance Technician
$35 - $37/hr
Proficiency in using a CMMS to create notifications, manage work orders, and document maintenance activities. * Knowledge of GMP practices and food safety principles in a manufacturing environment.
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Lead Maintenance Technician
$35 - $37/hr
Proficiency in using a CMMS to create notifications, manage work orders, and document maintenance activities. * Knowledge of GMP practices and food safety principles in a manufacturing environment.
Ensure line is operating at maximum efficiency and managing the equipment to best minimize ... Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs. * Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards ...
Ensure line is operating at maximum efficiency and managing the equipment to best minimize ... Experience with food manufacturing and GMPs. * Maintain a positive and engaging attitude towards ...
Production Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
Bachelor's Degree in Meat/Agriculture Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. * 8-10 years of food manufacturing experience, with a minimum five years of experience ...
Production Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
Bachelor's Degree in Meat/Agriculture Science, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field preferred. * 8-10 years of food manufacturing experience, with a minimum five years of experience ...
Sanitation Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
... Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. * 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing environments ...
Sanitation Manager
Columbus, OH · On-site
... Management, or a related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience considered. * 3-5 years of experience in food manufacturing or other regulated manufacturing environments ...
Carrier Development Manager
Westerville, OH · On-site
The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization ... order management, timely issue resolution, and clear communication across The Hanline Group ...
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Carrier Development Manager
Westerville, OH · On-site
The Hanline Group is a food manufacturing, logistics and supply chain solution organization ... order management, timely issue resolution, and clear communication across The Hanline Group ...
QA Technician II
Groveport, OH · On-site
$21.52 - $26.68/hr
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ... Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), * Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is ...
QA Technician II
Groveport, OH · On-site
$21.52 - $26.68/hr
Excellent time management and task prioritization abilities. * Ability to thrive in a fast-paced ... Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), * Knowledge of Food Safety fundamentals is ...
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About the Company
Our client is a rapidly growing frozen food manufacturer with a strong portfolio of branded products and robust in-house manufacturing capabilities. The organization is committed to innovation, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality frozen foods to consumers nationwide.
Position OverviewThe Senior Food Technologist will be responsible for the development, optimization, and commercialization of frozen food products from concept through launch. This role plays a key part in driving innovation, improving existing products, and supporting manufacturing scale-up efforts while ensuring quality, food safety, sensory performance, and cost objectives are achieved.
The ideal candidate brings deep technical expertise in frozen food systems, ingredient functionality, commercialization, and plant support within a high-volume food manufacturing environment.
Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Development & Commercialization- Develop and optimize formulations for frozen foods including entrees, sauces, vegetables, snacks, and ready meals
- Conduct bench-top development, pilot plant trials, and plant-scale validations
- Lead commercialization activities from lab through full-scale manufacturing
- Ensure products achieve targeted taste, texture, appearance, nutritional, and shelf-life requirements
- Support innovation initiatives as well as renovation and optimization of existing products
- Apply knowledge of freezing technologies including IQF and blast freezing systems
- Optimize formulations to reduce ice crystal formation, freezer burn, moisture migration, and texture degradation
- Troubleshoot product performance challenges related to frozen storage and reheating conditions
- Evaluate ingredient functionality and processing interactions within frozen food applications
- Partner closely with Operations teams during production startup and commercialization activities
- Troubleshoot plant-related processing and formulation challenges
- Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, process parameters, and manufacturing documentation
- Ensure consistency and manufacturability across production environments
- Identify cost-saving opportunities through ingredient optimization and process improvements
- Support productivity and value engineering initiatives without compromising product quality
- Analyze formulation and production data to recommend technical improvements
- Ensure compliance with FDA, USDA, HACCP, GMP, SQF, and internal food safety standards
- Support shelf-life studies and frozen product stability validation
- Work cross-functionally with Packaging, Quality, Procurement, and Marketing teams to support business objectives
- Interface with ingredient and packaging suppliers to evaluate new technologies and materials
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Food Engineering, or related technical field
- 5–10+ years of food R&D experience with strong frozen food expertise preferred
- Experience commercializing products from bench development through plant-scale production
- Strong understanding of frozen food systems, ingredient functionality, and thermal processing
- Experience with frozen entrees, ready meals, snacks, vegetables, sauces, or related categories preferred
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities
- Ability to balance quality, speed-to-market, and cost objectives
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Frozen CPG manufacturing
- USDA/FDA regulated food manufacturing environments
- Commercialization and plant startup support
- Shelf-life and sensory evaluation work
- Value engineering and cost reduction projects
- Multi-functional collaboration within high-volume manufacturing operations