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Concord Foods, Incorporated is a rapidly growing, dynamic food manufacturer, located 25 miles south of Boston (off Route 24). Concord Foods is a leading supplier of retail food products and custom ingredients to nationally recognized supermarkets, food service operators and leading industrial/food manufacturers.
Marketing / Product Manager
(New Position)
Concord Foods is seeking an experienced product manager to support its sales growth. The product manager is responsible for the planning, introduction and ongoing management of new products and existing product upgrades. The product manager will work closely with sales, marketing, manufacturing, purchasing, R&D and finance to ensure all revenue and customer goals are met. The product manager will also be responsible for a range of ad hoc projects such as running a cost savings program and providing market analysis on core sectors.
The Product Manager is expected to:
- Coordinate financial analysis of new products
- Work with manufacturing, R&D, and QA, to identify and resolve all issues relating to
new product introductions
- Coordinate with purchasing to capture input costs and supply chain requirements for
all new products
- Develop business plans including analysis of potential markets and profitability of new
products / product ranges
- Provide marketing research and support for the marketing of new products
- Provide ongoing support to the sales team in terms of product costs and analysis
- Provide customer service and sales support for tracking new product samples, critical
orders, broker and/or customer requests.
Requirements:
- 3 years relevant experience
- Strong analytical and numerical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Excel, PowerPoint and Word skills
- Demonstrated project management ability
- College degree
Digital Marketing Position - Part Time
(New Position)
Concord Foods is seeking a digital marketing assistant (DMA) to support the development of its digital presence. The DMA will be responsible for supporting online marketing through all channels, website, social media, e-mail and mobile. The role will include working on SEO and search marketing strategies, running digital campaigns as well as developing and maintaining our social media activities and attracting a significant digital community. This is a part-time role we expect to require 8-10 hours per week.
The Digital Marketing Assistant is expected to:
- Support and build on our existing SEO activities (e.g., optimize keywords)
- Identify the latest and most impactful digital marketing tactics
- Specifically, identify ways to acquire and grow our digital audience (e.g., build
relationships with food bloggers)
- Support the development and management of a Facebook site
- Interact with a growing digital community
- Maintain specific digital marketing projects designed to grow sales and raise
awareness
Skills and Requirements:
- Good understanding of the digital landscape
- Demonstrated expertise in driving digital traffic
- Proven analytical skills to assess campaign effectiveness etc.
- Excellent writing skills
R&D Manager
We are seeking an energetic self-starter to function in a stimulating, fast-paced environment, focusing on new product development of valued-added products for the confectionery, dairy, bakery and beverage industry. This position has two direct reports.
BS in Food Science or Chemistry is required, MS preferred. This position requires excellent communication and presentation skills. Must be skilled in Microsoft Office, have 5-10 years experience in both food product and process development and want to be a part of a great team.
Production Supervisor
The supervisor will have “hands on” responsibility for 1-2 processing/packaging lines with 10-15 employees on the first shift. Candidates should have 3- 5 years manufacturing supervisory and hourly employee management experience.
Requirements:
- Knowledge of FDA regulated processing/manufacturing preferred
- Must be flexible and able to adapt to rapid changeover requirements
- Team player with good organizational, analytical, technical, interpersonal and
training skill
- Ability to understand and execute complex formulas and processing instructions
- A high level of integrity and willingness to assume responsibility
- Experience managing a diverse hourly employee team
- Understanding of FDA Good Manufacturing Practices requirements
- Must have good verbal and written skills in the English language
- Associates Degree – Science or Engineering a plus
- Working knowledge of MRP systems
- Responsible for 1- 2 production lines and ensures that all production and quality
standards are consistently met
- Documents and analyzes all required production data to ensure goals are met
- Uses problem solving and corrective action teams to optimize production/packaging
operations
- Investigates non conforming production using Root Cause Analysis
- Able to clearly communicate problems with equipment and processes
- Manage and execute production schedules meeting customer service goals
- Effectively utilize labor and production capability to maximize productivity at or
below budget cost
- Manage elimination of waste; focus on continuous improvement. Some exposure to
Lean Manufacturing desirable
- Recognize and implement cost savings opportunities
- Coach and train front line employees
We offer an excellent benefits package including: medical/dental/life/STD/LTD/401k and a competitive salary based on experience, as well as a positive work environment.
Successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug screen. If you seek an opportunity to make a difference, please submit your resume with cover letter and salary requirements to:
Nancy Taylor
Director Human Resource
Concord Foods
10 Minuteman Way
Brockton,MA 02301
508-584-9425 (fax)
ntaylor@concordfoods.com