Food Program Manager

Hydrite; Spencer (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 10% Retirement Contribution

$600 per Year Wellness Incentive

Three Weeks Starting Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision - Eligible

Job summary

Hydrite Chemical Co. in Spencer, IA is seeking a Food Program Manager to provide consultative service to sanitation customers in the Food Industry and to assist Business Development Managers and Regional Managers in managing relationships at all levels.

Overnight travel is required throughout the NW Iowa region based on business needs. The role emphasizes optimizing plant sanitation programs, delivering value through Hydrite’s service program, and meeting annual goals with regional leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in a related field.
• Strong understanding of food and/or dairy sanitation and its impact on quality.
• Mechanical aptitude with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong computer skills; proficient with PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve sanitation customers in the Food Industry and aid the Business Development and Regional Managers.
• Manage plant sanitation program performance and align with PAMP goals.
• Prepare written service/usage reports for customers and managers.
• Understand and articulate process flow at each account; identify latent problems and solutions.
• Train sanitation employees in group settings; travel as required.

Skills

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Mechanical aptitude

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

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 - Eligible first 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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Learn more about Hydrite on our website: www.hydrite.com/careers