The newly created R&D Lab Supervisor will be responsible for running a safe, effective and flexible labs in our brand new R&D lab in Oak Brook, IL. This includes leading R&D labs and pilot plant operations, working with the team to develop products and processes across Winland’s product categories, maintaining R&D laboratory and equipment, ensuring safety guardrails and GMPs are followed.

Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Administration Aviation

Job Posting Title:

R&D Lab Supervisor

Job Description:

• Support the Product and Packaging Development teams as needed on pilot plant testing. Conduct or assist in prototype preparation and packaging, mix and batch preparation, data collection and equipment set-up, operation and clean up. Responsible for disassembly, sanitation and reassembly of pilot plant equipment

• Prepare for pilot plant testing in collaboration with the Product and Packaging Development teams

• Coordinate and maintain the schedule for pilot trials

• Administer Winland Foods’ Safety Program to ensure the facility’s compliance with federal and state OSHA and environmental regulations

• Contract for maintenance, security, grounds keeping, housekeeping, and solid and hazardous waste disposal services

• Maintain an effective inventory control program to ensure raw ingredient availability, Shelf life and lot code tracing, catalogue equipment location and availability and secure storage of incoming ingredients, products, packaging, and equipment

• Coordinate and support activities for on-site customer presentation/meetings

• Maintain accurate and complete records

• Troubleshoot equipment operations when issues arise

• General lab upkeep/cleaning

• Create and receive POs in SAP system

• Responsible for up-keep and calibration of all laboratory equipment

The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list of all tasks. Additional tasks and duties may be assigned from time to time as necessitated by business

Qualifications, Requirements & Preferred Attributes:

• 6 years related experience

• Good understanding of processing, preferably in food manufacturing

• Preferred experience in preventative maintenance

• Must be able to work well in a team environment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, which includes exposure to and handling of allergens

• Strong customer service mindset

• Strong written and verbal communications skills

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

• Must be a self-starter, independent, energetic and resourceful

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and efficiently

Education: Associate Degree/College Diploma (Canada – 2-3 years)

Bachelor’s Degree Preferred – Type: Food Science or Related Field

Working Conditions:

Standing: Up to 40%

Lifting: Enter maximum pounds - 50 LBS

Walking: Enter % of time - 30%

Travel (other than driving) Enter % of time <20%

EEO Statement:

Winland Foods believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Winland Foods is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Winland Foods is a leading private label food manufacturer of pasta, dry dinners, condiments, syrups, and more with nearly 3,000 employees operating out of 14 production facilities in US, Canada, and Italy.

As a ‘newly’ established company, we are creating the building blocks for an innovative and agile organization that is purpose driven - delivering high quality food to our customers and communities. We foster an environment that encourages all employees to be heard, and values their contributions and ideas.

By joining Winland Foods, you become a part of a new team that values passion, collaboration, and strives to prosper with our customers.

To all recruitment agencies: Winland Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to Winland Foods employees, or any company location(s). Winland Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.