Fleischmann

District Sales Manager (West Coast)

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:52:00 GMT

We are currently seeking a District Sales Manager to be located preferably in Southern California. This position will be responsible for continuing to grow profitability within the District by meeting customer needs and by providing the highest customer perceived quality and services in the sales of yeast and AB Mauri baking ingredients. This position will be responsible for the following performance standards in these key results areas: Sales � Forecast sales on a regular basis as required. � Develop and achieve Earnings Before Income Tax (EBIT) budgets to then analyze monthly and take appropriate action. � Promote Company image. � Ensure pricing requests and terms and conditions procedures are being followed prior to customer confirmation. Expense Control � Develop and achieve sales expense budgets to ten analyze monthly and take appropriate action. � Monitor and recommend distribution efficiencies. Asset Control � Meet annual established customer Day Sales Outstanding (DSO) targets. � Review equipment needs annually; recommend appropriate action to VP Sales. � Liaise with A/R Department to reduce /minimize past due accounts. Customer Satisfaction � Proactively seek out potential customer concerns or issues and develop action plans to resolve concerns or issues in a timely manner. � Respond and react to customer complaints immediately with appropriate action. � Customer complaint procedures followed for all customer complaints. � Respond to customer requests in a professional and timely manner. Professional Skills Enhancement � Obtain and enhance sales training annually in at least one of the following areas: product knowledge (AIB or company product seminar, technical bulletins), selling skills, personnel management, computer skills, or regulatory compliance. Market Intelligence � Complete weekly reports as required. � Complete customer contact reports for key customers and submit via Quality Assurance (QA) Database within two business days of call. � Report share of market changes accurately to VP Sales/Corporate Offices as they occur. � Complete share of market report as directed. � Complete accurate Competitive Activity Reports, as required. New Product Sales � Follow new product development approval process. � Identify new product potential, which is germane to our business. � Achieve targeted growth coming via new product application or new customers. Inventory Control � Complete quarterly Sales Forecasts as required with a 3% accuracy measurement. � Provide written notification of new business/loss and customer requirements to Customer Service, Marketing & Manufacturing immediately. Human Resources � Comply with HR policies and procedures. � Comply with relevant employment laws. Other � Other duties as assigned.

IT Project Manager (Saint Louis - MO)

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 14:51:00 GMT

The Information Technology Project Manager is responsible for managing and developing multiple complex application projects to successful completion. Additional responsibilities include the creation, dissemination, and maintenance of project management standards and methodologies. This is a contract-to-hire position.

·Responsible for defining, planning, and executing multiple complex projects, actively participating in all phases of the project life-cycle, including the creation of the business case.

·Identifies and organizes the required manpower resources for the project, including assigning and communicating team responsibilities.

·Leads the project team with a clear focus on project improvement as part of the project life cycle.

·Effectively estimates costs, timelines, and resource requirements for the successful delivery of projects to an agreed scope.

·Ensures that realistic project plans are prepared, including recommendations on alternate options.

·Tracks all activities against the plan, monitors costs, timelines and resources used, and takes action where deviations occur.

·Provides regular timely reporting to project team members, IT leadership, and internal customers.

·Identifies, assesses and manages risks to the success of the project including a clear escalation mechanism designed to resolve problems before their impact endangers project success.

·Effectively manages change control procedures to gain agreement from project sponsors and to review impact of proposed changes on the Business Case.

·Drives engagement with all business partners and stakeholders and ensures commitment towards individual and group responsibilities.

·Works with development team colleagues to create, maintain, and continuously improve development best practices.

·Evaluates and recommends project management tools and resources.

HSE Manager (Other)

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 09:56:00 GMT

HSE Manager

OHLY Americas, an ABF Ingredients Company, supplier of a wide range of yeast-based flavors, yeast extracts and specialty powders is currently recruiting for an HSE Manager. The position will be based at our Hutchinson, MN facility or Boyceville, WI facility with HSE responsibility for two sites within the organization.

This is a full-time position with responsibility for directing health, safety and environment programs for Ohly Americas. Qualified applicants must have knowledge of relevant technologies, appropriate government regulations and pending legislation regarding health, safety and environment specific to food and food ingredients. This position will provide technical HSE support for the development of new products.

Bakery Applications Technician (Other)

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:30:00 GMT

Position Summary: We are seeking a bakery technician who is an exceptional communicator with high levels of drive and enthusiasm, who possesses a constant record of achievement and wants to be part of a dynamic team. The Bakery Applications Technician will report to the VP Applications & Technical Support and will work closely with our Technical Support Team and New Product Development and Sales groups. The individual will assist in growing and developing our business through building relationships with customers and providing them with technical support services. Key Responsibilities: �Establish and develop successful business relationships with the operations executives of current and future targeted customers. �Provide superior technical support as required in the promotion of sales initiatives. �Troubleshoot quality issues and deliver least cost solutions to customers. �Provide regular follow-up and complete performance reviews with customers. �Provide clear, accurate and prompt customer visit reports that meet company guidelines and satisfy customer expectations. �Work with Sales in achieving volume and financial targets. �Work with New Product Development in identifying need for and application of new products. �Identify and communicate opportunities in the market which may result in increased business. �Significant travel within North America is required.