Hybrid Senior Analyst - Tech Services bei MTP

TITLE: Senior Analyst – Technical Services

DATES POSTED:                             

CLASSIFICATION LEVEL:        SAL- MGMT

MAIN SHIFT:                                    1^ST SHIFT

Essential Functions of Role:

Following the organizational mission, the Technical Services Senior Analyst will have primary responsibility for the establishment and refinement of the following:

Farms and Flocks 

• Development and analysis of grower scorecard, working with company veterinarian and plant management to create a system that ranks the farms based on plant performance criteria
• Work with cross-functional team to analyze the results of flock performance and the impact they have on yields throughout the system.
• Assisting company veterinarian during disease outbreak. This could include:
  1.  Analysis in the kill plant to assess bird health,
  2. Permitting during an outbreak, 
  3. Tracking of vaccinated flocks through the process, etc.

1^st and 2^nd Processing:

• Work with R&D, Operations and FSQA on projects that continuously optimize costs by evaluating yields and efficiencies.
• Assist with the development of process controls and quality assurance measurements.
• Assist with the move toward a paperless system for regulatory, quality and audit compliance. 

Formulations, production processes, and industry best practices for value-added (raw & cooked) products.   

• Evaluate, test, create and/or refine a broad range of product prototypes and existing value-added products that satisfies the objectives of an assigned project or initiative; this may involve one or more of the following: 
  1. meat and ingredient sourcing, 
  2. research of process and manufacturing technologies, 
  3. determination of needed work-in-process materials and 
  4. finished product packaging.
• Work on projects that continuously improve and optimize costs by evaluating things such as yields, efficiencies, and ingredients.
• Audit process specifications that are used to guide the successful production of the various value-added products manufactured for accuracy and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with other functional areas within the organization including Operations, Maintenance, FSQA, R&D, Marketing, Finance, Purchasing and Logistics to support the objectives of each department as it relates to continuous improvement and overall company needs.
• Stay attuned to new industry developments and informed of relevant legislative, scientific and technical developments, and applicable industry codes of practice, as well as new product trends.  
• Assist with the development of process controls and quality assurance. 
• Provide support to Operations and FSQA in troubleshooting quality or food safety issues. 

General 

• Must be willing to travel as necessary.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Food/Meat/Animal Science, or related field is required, Master’s Degree preferred.
• Ability to think both creatively and strategically to achieve practical solutions is essential.
• Minimum 4-years experience in poultry and/or meat further-processing product development is strongly preferred.
• A high level of analytical and mathematical skill is a must.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively is a must.  
• Must be able to represent the organization in a professional manner to the industry at-large.
• Flexible to work off shift(s) as project requirements necessitate.  
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.  
• Above average computer skills, utilizing various Microsoft programs required including Microsoft Office and Excel, with the willingness and ability to learn and utilize Access.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to physically perform the essential functions of the role as outlined.
• Must be able to operate and use office machines and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate utilizing various office equipment including; telephone, computer
• Position is a “hands-on” function whereby relevant work and process assessment will take place on/in the plant production areas.
• Must be able to travel as necessary.
• Must be able to speak, read and write the English language.
• Able to twist, bend, stand, or sit for 8 hours, or the duration of a shift.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds at one time.
• Able to work in a cold, wet environment.

MTP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. MTP is proud to have a tobacco, drug, and alcohol-free work environment.