May 17th, 2012
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February 27th, 2012
Hot Jobs are the open food and beverage jobs that Kinsa Group is actively seeking qualified candidates to interview right now! You may be the ideal candidate, so apply TODAY!
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June 13th, 2011
The Kinsa Group–a leading recruiting firm for the food and beverage industry–currently has a variety of outstanding professional and C-level executive job opportunities, including the following positions:
VP of Finance and Administration
Rapidly growing, integrated Food Company (#1 in its category) is seeking to grow substantially over next several years. They are seeking a confident, driven individual to fill this newly created position and help build a world-class organization.
Job Responsibilities
- Develop and implement financial and operational strategies, plans, projects, policies, procedures and controls.
- Define, develop and lead finance, accounting, information systems and HR functions.
- Identify opportunities and areas for change and growth.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- BS/BA in Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent. MBA or CPA preferred.
- 10+ years of relevant experience. Substantial accounting, finance, IT and HR experience is required.
- Prior experience in high volume food or agricultural company preferred.
- Knowledge of federal and state taxation, as well as automated financial and accounting reporting systems is required.
Beautiful Northern California location! Enjoy recreational activities afforded by surrounding mountains, hills and rivers. Relocation assistance will be provided. Discover more about the VP of Finance and Administration (#4992) position and apply online.
Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Consultant
Our Wisconsin-based client is seeking a Quick-Service Restaurant Franchisee Consultant to provide leadership and coaching to franchisees and operations team, in order to achieve short and long-term company and operations objectives. The Restaurant Operations Consultant will utilize knowledge of restaurant operations and staff resources to provide counsel, advice and assistance to franchisee owners/operators to positively impact and improve sales, profits, operating standards and operating systems while maintaining or exceeding customer expectations.
Essential Functions:
- Effectively implement and execute the company’s worldwide business plan (rolling 1, 2 and 3 year plan).
- Develop and implement a district wide business plan (i.e., integrated marketing, operations, training, development and supply chain plan).
- Establish and implement effective business plans with franchise owners in the district.
- Provide necessary counsel and assistance to ensure the plans include specific objectives and strategies in support of company’s Operations and Marketing Plan.
- Provide leadership in developing and managing marketing performance through effective partnerships with appropriate departments, vendors and franchisees.
- Implement strategies to assist franchisees in executing human resource, training and professional development plans and programs, where appropriate.
- Consistently strive to meet or favorably exceed operating budget for department.
- Perform timely annual performance reviews.
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, restaurant management or a related field.
- 4 or more years of restaurant management (multi-unit/high volume) and/or franchise operations management.
- Clean driving record is required.
- Thorough knowledge and familiarity with the Restaurant Industry (QSR preferred).
- Proficient knowledge of marketing, finance, training, human resource and development.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to both internal and external clients.
- Relationship building skills with the ability to create mutually beneficial relationships with both internal and external clients.
- Ability to work quickly in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions.
Find out more about the Multi-Unit Restaurant Operations Consultant (#4984) position and apply online.
To search our comprehensive list of Food and Beverage Industry Jobs please visit www.Kinsa.com.
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February 28th, 2011
The Kinsa Group–a leading recruiting firm for the food and beverage industry–currently has a variety of outstanding professional and C-level executive job opportunities, including the following position:
Quality Manager (Bilingual – French or Spanish)
A multinational food company experiencing tremendous growth with well-known, branded products has created a new Chicago-based position for a bilingual Quality Manager. This is a high-visibility, key leadership role within the Americas region. The company’s core values include customer service, superb execution and a commitment to product quality.
Job responsibilities:
- Coordinate all activities within Americas region, including areas of production, purchasing, subcontracting and distribution.
- Audit corporate and external sites.
- Ensure products manufactured or marketed in region meet appropriate domestic and foreign quality regulations.
- Implement group best practices in region.
- Efficiently analyze and report quality issues.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Food Science or related field (advanced degree a plus).
- 5+ years of quality experience within the food industry, including both plant and corporate level experience.
- Internal and external audit experience.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations within the U.S. or Canada.
- ISO experience.
- Ability to speak French or Spanish is required.
- Ability to travel 20%, both domestically and internationally.
This position has a great compensation and benefits package, and is based in the exciting Chicago, IL area. Discover more about the Bilingual Quality Manager #4782 and apply online.
To search our comprehensive list of Food and Beverage Industry Jobs please visit www.Kinsa.com.
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December 6th, 2010
‘Tis the season to give gifts once again. And if you’re like most people, this year you’ll be sticking to a budget. But don’t let spending limits cramp your gift-giving style. You can still buy some pretty great presents for under $20, if you put your thinking cap on.
So if you can’t bear to purchase another boring necktie or nasty fruitcake, never fear. Break out of the gift box with these creative ideas that won’t break the bank.
For the wine lover
- Bottle of wine and pair of decorative or seasonal wineglasses
- Guidebook for pairing wine with food
- Set of decorative wineglass charms
For the outdoorsman
- Camping chair
- Heavy duty flashlight and batteries
- Insulated soft-side lunch cooler
For the gardener
- Planter for window or porch rail
- High-end gardening gloves
- Canvas gardening tool organizer
For the cook
- Assortment of gourmet spices
- Specialty cookbook
- Salt and pepper mills
For the new home owner
- Serving dish that complements kitchen décor
- Coffee table book related to something he enjoys
- Coordinating set of picture frames
For the book lover
- Decorative book mark, personal reading light and batteries
- Bestseller about a topic near and dear to the recipient’s heart
- Cozy microfleece throw blanket
For the chauffeur (translation: any mom with kids)
- Car organizer
- Car wash and vacuum coupon
- Safety hammer to break auto glass and cut seatbelt
For the cheese lover
- Cheese grater and a block of favorite cheese (be sure to include a “cheesy” sentiment like: “To a GRATE friend!”)
- High-end cheese slicer
- A block of favorite cheese, box of gourmet crackers, bunch of grapes and cheese knife in an inexpensive basket
For the homebody
- Extra large and fluffy bath towel
- Indoor/outdoor electric thermometer
- Current issues of 3 favorite magazines tied with a decorative bow
For the technology lover
- LED Binary clock
- Cordless optical notebook mouse (choose a fun color)
- Digital scrapbook software
Happy holiday shopping from Kinsa Group, specializing in recruiting and assessment for the food & beverage industry for over 25 years.
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October 11th, 2010
The Kinsa Group–a leading recruiting firm for the food and beverage industry–currently has a variety of outstanding job opportunities, including the following position:
National Accounts Manager – Food Service
Rapidly growing Midwest food manufacturer in a hot niche is looking for double-digit growth over the next three years. They have the capacity to do this in both their bakery and sauces lines of business, and want to continue to grow their meat business as well. To facilitate this growth, they have created a new position for a National Accounts Manager to call on major Foodservice National Accounts like Panera, Subway and other similar delis, etc.
Job responsibilities:
Grow National Account Business at least $2 to $10 million in one year. The ideal candidate must have the wherewithal to design and execute the sales strategy to achieve this growth. The National Accounts Manager will collaborate with resources at headquarters including Marketing, R&D and Supply Chain for materials, planning, forecasting, etc.
Ideal candidates will possess the following:
- Bachelor’s Degree with 5 to 10 years of food sales experience.
- National Sales Management experience. Client is looking for a subject matter expert, who can overcome objections and close the sale successfully.
- Team leadership skills, with the capacity to manage a sales team or brokers / distributors. Should have managed a team or brokers / distributors in the past.
- An established track record of growing national accounts to $10 million a year.
- Active leadership experience developing a Sales Strategy.
- Bakery business experience a plus. Meat also preferred.
Discover more about this National Accounts Manager – Food Service including salary range.
And to search our comprehensive list of Food and Beverage Industry Jobs please visit www.Kinsa.com.
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July 9th, 2010
The Kinsa Group–a leading recruiting firm for the food and beverage industry–currently has a variety of outstanding job opportunities, including the following position:
Director of Quality – Beverage Industry
An exciting key quality leadership role within a global beverage company representing well-known retail beverage brands. This established organization is enjoying record breaking sales and is looking for a top performer to continue their growth. The position resides in the New Jersey/New York City area.
Job responsibilities:
Develop and lead strategy for US, Canada, and South America region to ensure all facilities and products meet corporate QA standards. Provide direction, oversight, auditing, and support to various locations and product types within region.
Ideal candidates will possess the following skills:
- BS degree in Food Science or related area
- 10+ years of experience within the food industry in a technical/quality role.
- Experience in the beverage industry. Coffee and/or tea background highly preferred.
- Knowledge of relevant regulations and regulatory framework within the Americas.
- Strong auditing experience.
- Experience developing and maintaining quality systems.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Sensory skills.
- Ability to travel 40-50%.
Discover more about this Beverage Industry Director of Quality Job including salary range.
And to search our comprehensive list of Food and Beverage Industry Jobs please visit www.Kinsa.com.
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March 23rd, 2010
A leading global manufacturer of specialty ingredients for baking and confectionary applications is seeking a Dairy Procurement Manager. This is a solid company with diverse product offerings, continuing sales growth, and a rich tradition and history.
Job Responsibilities
Develop global sourcing strategies for production facilities throughout the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Utilize your negotiating skills and knowledge of domestic and foreign import regulations to secure cost-effective solutions. Build upon your relationships with domestic and foreign vendors in the Dairy and Butter Fats markets to foster reliable partnerships.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree (preferrably in Business, Procurement, or Food Science)
- Minimum of 5 years procurement or trading experience in Dairy and Butter Fats markets within the U.S. and Americas
- Expertise with domestic and foreign trade and import regulations
- Willingness to travel up to 50%
Compensation:
Salary range is $80,000 – $110,000. Generous compensation and benefits package with Great Chicago location. Relocation supported.
Apply for the Dairy Procurement Manager job here. Or search for other Food and Beverage industry positions here.
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December 22nd, 2009
An industry leading, cutting-edge, multi-plant Wisconsin Food manufacturer is currently seeking a Director of Sales. This employer has an excellent industry reputation and is growing rapidly. The position is newly created and is designed to take this company to the next level!
Job Responsibilities
Drive growth in frozen food private label segment. Develop and execute on strategic sales and marketing plans, and key customer business plans. Manage customer profitability and new product development activities.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of five years or more sales experience in the private label retail frozen food industry, as well as direct experience selling to top national retailers.
Compensation:
Salary range is $110,000 – 150,000. Attractive benefits and relocation package.
Apply for the Director of Sales job here. Or search for other Food and Beverage industry positions here.
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November 24th, 2009
A well-established, high-quality Fresh and Processed Meat manufacturer is currently seeking a Corporate Quality Assurance Director.
Job Responsibilities
Provide superior leadership and technical expertise for three Meat slaughter plants.
Job Requirements:
Must have at least seven years of management experience in the Meat industry. B.S. degree required.
Compensation:
Salary range is $85,000 to $110,000. Attractive bonus and comprehensive benefits packages.
Apply for the Corporate Quality Assurance Director job here. Or search for other Meat industry positions here.
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