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Senior Manager - R&D Product Development (Food/CPG)
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Who we areAt Voyage Foods, our mission is to make delicious, sustainable and accessible foods that are better for people and the planet. All of our products work together to support and sustain a food system designed for everyone, now and into the future. We're a team of food scientists, CPG experts, and professionals with a passion for making good food available for generations to come.What do peanut butter, chocolate and coffee have in common? They're some of our favorite foods, but are inaccessible and unsustainable. That's why we created our Nut-Free Spreads, Cocoa-Free Chocolate and Bean-Free Coffee. From food allergies to climate change and unjust labor practices, the foods we love are in serious need of an upgrade. Our future-proofed foods are always top 9 allergen-free, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO, affordable and most importantly, utterly delicious.In 2022, Voyage Foods announced our $36 million Series A to enable the growth of our teams as well as support demand generated from our retail and B2B partnerships. Voyage Foods' Series A was led by UBS O-Connor and Level One Fund with participation from Horizons Ventures, SOSV's Indie Bio, and others. It's a great time to join our team!How we workWe're a rapidly growing team of people who value diversity in all its forms. We love adding new perspectives and appreciate those who ask questions that help us challenge assumptions, explore new directions, and improve what we've already built. We are a group of like-minded difference makers. Curiosity drives our development. We have tenacity and a risk-taking mentality at every level of our organization to keep challenging normalcy. We believe it's our responsibility to create an environment in which every person can bring their full, authentic selves to work. We push each other to be our best and do our products proud. Read more about us by visiting our careers page!Role Introduction We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Manager of R&D Product Development to lead our product development teams to drive innovation in all three channels: retail, foodservice and B2B. At its core, this individual will be the principal liaison across our three product development teams, ensuring we have the right systems, processes, and communication to drive positive organizational outcomes. This role requires a seasoned professional with a deep understanding of experimental design, scale-up processes, and cross-functional collaboration in order to be successful. This is an exempt, supervisory position based at our Oakland, CA HQ location and will report directly to the VP of R&D. What you'll doLead and oversee three product development teams including: Food Applications, Chocolate, and Spreads, ensuring alignment with company objectives and driving deep dives into experimental design.Provide hands-on leadership and support in commercialization-related activities, including scale-up processes and integration with the appropriate teams.Serve as the primary interface between external partners, for scaling up products, leveraging internal resources to facilitate seamless collaboration and information flow.Build and enhance existing systems, demonstrating technical expertise and serving as a scientific mentor to the team.Provide guidance and expertise in fat crystallization, roasting methodologies, sensory evaluation, flavor applications, and equipment-related needs.Interface directly with research teams to continually improve the quality of the productsLead projects to improve consistency and quality of products in manufacturingDemonstrate financial acumen by proposing and overseeing budgets, contributing to P&L management, and ensuring efficient resource allocation.Drive leadership initiatives, institute new systems and processes, and navigate scenarios with limited resources and information.Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the team, emphasizing adaptability and flexibility across all channels, including B2B and omni-channel environments.What makes a great candidate 6-8+ years of experience in food science, with a focus on product development and commercialization in a food-forward organization.3+ years of management experience, preferably leading mid-sized teams in a fast-paced environment.Experience working in both startup and multinational settings, demonstrating adaptability and agility.Strong background in scale-up processes and full-cycle product development.Comfortable with ambiguity and able to thrive in situations with limited resources and information.Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams towards common goals.Ability to navigate complex scenarios and provide strategic guidance with a keen understanding of financial implications.Recent hands-on experience in laboratory settings or bench work.Proven track record of instituting new systems and processes to drive efficiency and innovation.Familiarity with the chocolate/sweets industry is a plus.Experience scoping and evaluating new equipment is desirable.Physical Demands Tasting and comparing the tastes of a full range of foods and food products (including dairy, fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, grains, nuts, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, spices, and other foods) for different characteristics, such as appearance, smell, taste, flavor, and quality of ingredients.Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer CompensationUnited States-based roles only: The Annual salary for this role is between $124,800 - $187,200 plus immediate participation in our benefits program (health, dental, 401k and many others), utilization of our generous paid time off and, where applicable, participation in our incentive programs. All employees are owners of Voyage Foods and receive an equity grant as part of their total package. At Voyage Foods, we approach each individual's compensation with a promise of fair market value and internal equity commensurate with experience and specific skill set.BenefitsMedical, Dental, Vision Plans STD/LTD, Life and AD&D policiesFSA, HRA, and Mental Health Program Benefits401K Program20 Floating Holidays + 9 Company HolidaysCommuter BenefitsPaid Family Leave ProgramOngoing Team Events, including Weekly Friday LunchesVoyage Foods is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Voyage Foods is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Alex Chancellor, SHRM-SCP at [email protected] or (510) 214-2691. Voyage Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
Scheduler/Claims Analyst
Ghirardelli Associates, Oakland
At Ghirardelli Associates we take pride in the accomplishments of our Associates and the environment that we foster. As a Great Place to Work, we strive to provide continuous growth and opportunities for our employees with the best benefits package and competitive wages we can offer. We're not just an employer, we are family! We are proud to shape the communities we live in, while creating a positive environment for our associates to foster creativity and growth.Associate Perks:Work & LifeCompetitive PTO9 Paid HolidaysGenerous Education AllowanceBonus ProgramsCompany Vehicle (depending on assignment)Health BenefitsMedical Insurance - United Healthcare and KaiserDental Insurance - MetLifeVision Plan - VSPFlexible Spending Plan (FSA)Health Spending Account (HSA)Wellness Rewards ProgramFinancial BenefitsLife InsuranceProfit Sharing401(k) Plan (employer matching program)Ghirardelli Associates is currently looking to hire a Scheduler/Claims Analyst. This position will be based out of our Oakland Office. This is an opportunity to work with an experienced team of professionals!POSITION SUMMARYOur clients put cost and schedule control as top priorities in defining the success of a project. Ghirardelli recognizes that cost control and schedule control go hand in hand. Ghirardelli has been providing an independent analysis along with a detailed review confirming that our client's and their contractor's CPM schedules are accurate, and the logic is appropriate for the contract constraints, scope, and type of work. We are seeking a Scheduler/Claims Analyst with experience in transit projects and programs and related sectors to:DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDevelop, coordinate, and maintain CPM and EVM cost, and resource loaded schedules for various Ghirardelli clients, programs and contracts.Develop work breakdown structures and schedule logic.Apply schedule risk to develop risk loaded schedules.Monitor schedule progress and prepare periodic reports using Primavera and MS Project and other scheduling and related software.Support development of engineers cost estimates, claims analysis and representation.Determine critical path method sequencing and monitoring total float values of potentially affected scope(s).Determine procurement / construction timelines of deliverables and assure that these timelines are properly sequenced for all parties - contractors, suppliers, subcontractors/ sub suppliers.Depending on the order of magnitude, all schedules shall include tasking timelines for Budget, Scope, Safety, Environmental / SWPPP, Cultural and Biological monitoring activities and both acknowledged and anticipated risks and their potential effects on the project.Know Client's definition of "Working Days" in the contract - 5 days minus weekends and holidays, or 7 days per week and verify that other schedules match.Be familiar with AACE International Recommended Practice No. 29R-03 Forensic Schedule analysis techniques and be able to apply these to reviews of client contractor schedules and updates.Analyze client contractor schedules and baseline updates and develop concise reports that inform our clients and GA PMs of issues and robustness of schedules.Because scheduling techniques have legal implications with respect to the contractor's ability to obtain equitable adjustments in the time and cost of performing the contract work, either through prosecution of change orders or claims, the Scheduler/Claims Analyst must be able to carefully review the scheduling provisions in the contract and report on these compared to the contractor's schedules and updates.Analyze and report on delay claims including Non-Critical Delay - A delay to activities that were never on the critical path and Critical Delay - A delay that extends the project scheduled completion date.Perform and report on Time Impact Analysis as necessary.DESIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONSA college degree in the organization's industry, administration or a related field is preferred.Excellent communication skills and experience working as a client team member and team player.Ability to fulfill the GAI and Client standards and values when performing scheduling tasks.Experience with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project; with demonstrated proficiency of building schedules in software,Have an eye for detail and organization.Ability to perform more than one task at a time and solve problems quickly.Schedule project timelines in order to predict the finish date, factoring in all known and anticipated variables.Understand and analyze how cause and effect of unanticipated events can / may affect the project.PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 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