Food Program Manager

Hydrite Chemical Co.

Spencer (IA)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Retirement contribution up to 10%

Wellness incentive $600 per year

3 weeks starting PTO

Medical/Dental/Vision benefits

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Spencer, IA is seeking a Food Program Manager to provide consultative service to sanitation customers within the food industry. Overnight travel is required across NW Iowa to support customer needs.

The role focuses on optimizing plant sanitation programs, guiding account management, and delivering continuous value through Hydrite’s service program. Strong communication and problem-solving are essential as you train teams and drive cost improvements.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
Minimum of 5 years in a related field.
Strong understanding of food and/or dairy sanitation and its impact on quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with clean record.
Proficient in MS Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Responsibilities

Consult with sanitation customers to optimize plant sanitation programs and meet PAMP goals.
Identify corrective actions on-site and coordinate with Hydrite teams.
Prepare service/usage reports for customers and managers.
Travel overnight across NW Iowa as required to service accounts.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Verbal communication

Written communication

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Job description

WHO WE ARE

We are a company where people matter.

We are family driven.

We are financially strong.

And we are looking for problem-solvers to join our growing team.

BENEFITS

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution
$600 per Year Wellness Incentive
Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off
Medical, Dental, and Vision -Eligiblef_irst day of the month following hire date._

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Food Program Manager

The primary purpose of this position is to provide consultative service to Hydrite’s sanitation customers within the Food Industry. The secondary purpose is to aid the Business Development Managers and Regional Managers in managing the relationship at all levels of management as required and to aid in growing the business within each account.

Overnight travel is required throughout the NW Iowa region based on business needs.

Primary responsibilities include:

Service customers optimizing their plant sanitation programs to the performance standards set forth in the plant survey and PAMP goals.
- When applicable, identify and facilitate corrective actions on-site before engaging assistance from other Hydrite departments or personnel.
- Determine, articulate and manage the sequential steps necessary to meet PAMP goals.
- Prepare written service/usage reports as requested by their customer and manager.
- Required to understand and articulate the process flow at each account.
- Proficient at identifying latent customer problems and their solutions.
- Communicate, immediately, ALL deviations from survey to their Regional Manager. No exceptions.
Assist as needed in plant surveys, presentations, and the service plans design to deliver the full value of Hydrite’s service program, i.e., continuous profit improvement for the customer.
When and where applicable, be able to make adjustments to the customer’s cost plan.
Meet annual goals and objectives established mutually with their respective Regional Manager and execute sales/service task cycle.
Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
Speak in group settings to train sanitation employees.
Diligently meet the needs of their customers both external, and within Hydrite.
Uphold Hydrite’s Standard of Excellence through a continuous commitment to maintain quality facilities and provide quality products and services to internal and external customers
Perform all duties outlined in relevant SOPs and all other duties to be assigned.
Participate in RCRA, regulatory, health & safety and process training activities as required. Review changes/additions with your supervisor. Must be RCRA compliant.

REPORTING STRUCTURE

This position reports to the Regional Manager.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college/university is preferred but not required; technical or marketing degree a plus.
Minimum 5 years experience in a related field.
Have a strong understanding of food and/or dairy sanitation, its affect on food quality, and customer profitability.
Possess mechanical aptitude and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge of Power Point, Word, Excel, and other related software is required.
Is a self starter.
Must possess a valid driver’s license with an excellent driving record.
Must have communication and interpersonal skills, along with the ability to read, write, and speak English.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS

Benefits and perks include 401k and profit sharing, medical/dental/vision/life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, legal services insurance, scholarship awards for children of employees, summer picnic, community giving events, free family wellness coaching including nutritionist and fitness coach.

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