Food Manufacturing Specialist

Position Details

Position Information Internal Posting? Posting Number SP004522P Position Title Food Manufacturing Specialist Division / College College of Engineering Department College of Engineering Location Boise Posting Context Statement This University of Idaho position reports operationally to TechHelp, Idaho’s NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, headquartered at Boise State University.

Position Overview This position is responsible for establishing and developing relationships with manufacturer owners and leaders to build trust and discover company needs.

The position will utilize an enterprise-wide approach to organizational transformation. It will act as a resource and point of contact to Southern Idaho economic development partners and work as a member of a multidisciplinary team designed to offer food manufacturing clients access to a wide range of valuable services and resources.

The position will provide technical and training assistance to Idaho’s small and medium manufacturers to help them improve their profits, products, and services.

Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience

• Five years of experience working in, consulting with, or selling to a food manufacturer
• Implementing continuous improvement manufacturing principles
• Using computer applications including word processing, CRM databases, and spreadsheet software

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, food science, manufacturing, or business

Required Other

• Must meet the University of Idaho requirements for driving a vehicle
• Possession of a valid driver’s license for travel throughout the region and the state is required

Additional Preferred

• Master’s Degree in engineering, food science, manufacturing, business, or related field
• Experience in the following : Working as a consultant and ability to develop relationships with senior leadership and supervisory rolesLeading organizations and managing projects that create transformational changeDecision making on and implementation of advanced manufacturing technologies
• Excellent communication skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions None Degree Requirement Listed degree qualification is required at time of application Posting Information FLSA Status Exempt Employee Category Exempt Pay Range $85,000 or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.

0 Full Time / Part Time Full Time Funding This position is contingent upon the continuation of work and / or funding. A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No