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The Senior Purchasing Manager is a strategic leader responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing sourcing and procurement strategies across protein commodities (chicken and beef), ingredients, and packaging materials. This role manages volatile commodity markets, negotiates complex agreements, mitigates supply risk, and leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure continuity of supply and long-term value creation. This leader partners closely with Marketing, R&D, Operations, QA, and Finance to support innovation from concept through commercialization—translating consumer insights into sourcing strategies, qualifying differentiated suppliers, and accelerating speed-to-market. The Senior Purchasing Manager drives cost savings through total cost of ownership (TCO) management, maintains strong supplier performance, and supports business growth through effective category management and team leadership.
What You'll Do:
- Develop multi-year category strategies for proteins, ingredients, and packaging aligned with business goals.
- Analyze commodity markets (e.g., USDA data, feed costs, live cattle/poultry, resin and pulp indices) and model impacts on standard costs.
- Create should-cost models and TCO analyses that include yield, conversion, freight, packaging line efficiency, and waste.
- Identify alternate materials, suppliers, and qualification paths to improve cost, service, quality, and sustainability.
- Own category playbooks (risk maps, sourcing roadmaps, supplier segmentation, and governance).
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes; define specifications and evaluate bids using scenario and sensitivity analyses.
- Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract execution and change control.
- Select optimal pricing mechanisms (indexed, fixed, formula/hybrid) by category dynamics; manage forward buys and hedging alignment as applicable.
- Establish dual-sourcing and continuity plans for high-risk materials and sites.
- Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with corporate policies and documentation standards.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, volumes, service levels (OTIF), lead times, payment terms, and escalation/de-escalation clauses.
- Draft, review, and administer supply agreements, statements of work, and amendments in partnership with Legal and Finance.
- Monitor contract compliance and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.
- Embed quality, food safety, regulatory, ESG/sustainability, and traceability requirements into agreements.
- Build strategic relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers across proteins, ingredients, and packaging.
- Implement supplier scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery (OTIF), innovation, service, and sustainability.
- Resolve escalations (capacity constraints, quality deviations, food safety or labeling issues, logistics disruptions).
- Drive innovation and value engineering with suppliers (spec optimization, right-weighting, mono-material designs, alternative inputs).
- Partner with demand/supply planning and operations to align forecasts, MPS/MRP signals, and inventory targets.
- Support S&OP with market outlooks, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies; communicate impacts to Finance and Operations.
- Proactively manage supply risks (e.g., animal health events, tariffs, weather/drought, labor shortages, transportation bottlenecks).
- Coordinate new product introductions, reformulations, and packaging changes with R&D, QA, and manufacturing.
- Develop detailed cost models for proteins (yields, trim values), ingredients (actives, concentration), and packaging (materials, conversion, scrap).
- Track and communicate market indices (grain, cattle, poultry, resins, paper) and inflationary/deflationary trends.
- Build and deliver annual productivity pipelines (VA/VE, specification rationalization, supplier consolidation, logistics optimization).
- Own annual procurement budgeting and standard cost setting; report variances and mitigation actions to leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of buyers/category specialists and analysts.
- Set objectives, manage performance, and build capabilities in negotiation, analytics, and SRM.
- Champion process discipline and adoption of tools (ERP, e-sourcing, contract repository, dashboards).
- Foster a culture of safety, ethics, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with Marketing to support innovation roadmaps, brand renovations, and product launches from concept to commercialization.
- Source ingredients, proteins, and packaging aligned with consumer trends, claims (e.g., clean label, sustainability), and brand positioning.
- Participate in stage-gate, concept reviews, and commercialization meetings to ensure supplier/material readiness and timelines are met.
- Identify and qualify suppliers that provide unique capabilities (innovative ingredients, sustainable packaging, proprietary processes) that enable marketing-led differentiation.
- Perform feasibility and should-cost analyses during early concept phases and provide market outlooks to guide pricing strategy and margin targets.
- Coordinate with Regulatory/QA to validate claims, labeling, certifications, and compliance implications early in the development cycle.
- Other duties as assigned or necessary.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Productivity savings ($ and % of addressable spend) and TCO improvements
- Cost avoidance and variance vs. budget/standard
- Service and quality: OTIF, ppm/defects, corrective action closure time
- Contract coverage and policy compliance
- Innovation impact: time-to-market adherence, launch OTIF, supplier-enabled innovations, sustainable material adoption
What You'll Need:
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience with direct ownership of ingredients, and packaging categories.
- Demonstrated mastery of supply chain planning fundamentals, purchasing contract management, best purchasing practices, SRM, TCO, cost modeling, and negotiations.
- Proven success leading teams and cross-functional initiatives (including Marketing, R&D, QA, Operations, Finance) in fast-paced environments.
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen; proficiency with Excel/Sheets and data visualization.
- ERP/MRP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
- Onsite ability required; fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Occasional travel (5–10%) for supplier visits, plant audits, industry events, and cross-functional meetings.
Preferred:
- MBA or advanced degree in supply chain or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM.
- Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, foodservice/QSR environments.
- Working knowledge of quality and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF/BRC), labeling/claims, and sustainability frameworks relevant to packaging.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and category management
- Advanced negotiation and influence
- Supplier relationship management and governance
- Financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Innovation mindset; ability to translate consumer/brand insights into sourcing strategies
- Project management and stage-gate commercialization support
- Risk management, problem solving, and resilience
- Operational excellence and process discipline
- Leadership and talent development
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin's Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin's is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin's Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin's products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin's Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
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Quality Manager
Full-time | Permanent
Salaried | $125K - $150k
*We are not currently working with third party agencies on this role.
About Us:
Vander-Bend is a U.S.-based manufacturer dedicated to building the precision infrastructure that powers tomorrow’s AI. Our expertise in server racking and power delivery solutions provides the backbone for next-generation data centers, enabling hyperscalers and integrators to innovate and scale globally. With a focus on trusted, domestic manufacturing, we deliver quality, speed, and innovation at scale—redefining AI infrastructure for the future.
We are a newly created division of Vantedge Medical, the premier metals-based med-tech solutions partner from concept to full-scale manufacturing. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, we take immense pride in the work we do – and have a lot of fun doing it."
The Quality Manager is responsible for Quality Systems, Quality Engineering, and Quality Control for Vantedge’s Sheet Metal Manufacturing business (Vander-Bend Manufacturing) in Stockton, CA. This position has overall departmental responsibilities, interfaces with Customers and Suppliers regarding quality processes and improvements. The role has overall responsibility and
accountability for Product Quality, Compliance, and Continual Improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the Quality Engineering group, direct QEs to improve processes and collaborate with other departments. Use statistical techniques to detect negative trends and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Manage the Quality Control group, direct inspectors to detect and resolve product quality issues on the production floor.
- Develop department inspection capabilities and efficiencies.
- Be VOC (Voice of Customer) in VDB internal communications.
- Advise customers of metal processing capabilities, including welding validation, for a successful realization of customers’ needs.
- Review and revise work orders, and identification of inspection checks.
- Create and/or review operating procedures, quality procedures and manufacturing
- practices, to include sheet metal joining and welding validation, as needed.
- Develop QMS documentation under the guidance of the Vice President of Quality.
- Initiate/attend meetings with customers for continuous product/process improvement/cost reductions.
- Manage customer returns/complaints, non-conforming product/defective material, including MRB. Oversee the necessary steps to disposition and initiate corrective action when warranted.
- Work with all departments to ensure they have a true understanding of manufacturing quality and its application.
- Under the guidance of the Vice President of Quality, maintain compliance to ISO 13485 (including ISO 14971, Application of risk management to medical devices) and ISO 9001 standards.
- Undertake any additional responsibilities needed to improve quality and compliance.
Requirements:
- 10 years in Metal Manufacturing (machining, forming, punching, welding, etc.) or similar industrial sector.
- 5 years of progressive experience in Inspection and quality.
- 5 Years of experience with people management.
- Familiar with QA/QC systems.
- Knowledge of the ISO 9001 and 13485 Quality Management System, its implementation, and the creation of operating procedures and work instructions.
- General Inspection knowledge, including design of fixtures, inspection tools, methodology, mechanical design, metrology.
- Strong background in manufacturing including but not limited to machining, sheet metal, plating, painting.
- Possesses good computer skills.
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Information Professional Officers (IPOs) oversee the seamless operation of the global Naval network environment. Their responsibilities include:
- Leading the Naval network warfare missions in developing tactics and procedures to realize tactical, strategic and business advantages afloat and ashore
- Driving interoperability with joint, allied and coalition partners
- Building professional excellence through education, training and certification and milestone qualifications
- Optimizing organizational effectiveness through cutting-edge technologies, knowledge management techniques and a culture of innovation
- Helping to develop and deploy information systems, command and control and space systems
- Serving as a key part of the Information Dominance Corps in its mission to gain a deep understanding of the inner workings of adversaries
- Overseeing the work of Information Systems Technicians - Enlisted Sailors (no degree required) who serve as specialists in information technology
Work Environment
Information Professionals serve in challenging roles of increasing scope and responsibility both afloat and ashore. This could include:
- Serving as part of Battle Group staffs on ships at sea
- Working in C4I/Space/Surveillance on shore tours
- Serving on major Navy and joint staffs
- Serving in command of key communication and surveillance facilities around the globe
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Upon completion, candidates typically attend a five-week IP Basic Course of instruction in Pensacola, FL, before or during their initial assignment. IPOs must complete specific qualifications as part of their training during Fleet tours and are expected to pursue advanced education opportunities.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Information Professional Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Postgraduate education is important to the success of the Information Professional. Most IPs will complete a master's degree in C4I, space, information systems, computer science or modeling and simulation.
There's also potential to pursue a graduate certificate, DoW certifications, federal executive fellowships and information assurance scholarships and internships.
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer. Candidates seeking an Information Professional Officer position must have a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution in a technical field, preferably in one of following fields: Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Operations, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, General Engineering.
All candidates must also be: U.S. citizens, willing to serve worldwide, eligible for a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and qualified for sea duty.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as an Information Professional Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Information Professional Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Information Professional Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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Surface Warfare Officer
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Surface Warfare Officers (SWOs) are involved in virtually every aspect of Navy missions. As a SWO, you may be in charge of any number of shipboard operations and activities while at sea, working with or within any of these specialized forces:
Aircraft Carrier Forces: Provide and coordinate air, submarine and surface ship defense for aircraft carriers.
Cruiser-Destroyer Forces: Provide ship attack and defensive measures with a wide array of missile and fire power capabilities, providing anti-air, -submarine and -surface warfare support.
Amphibious Forces: Embark and transport vehicles, equipment and personnel for amphibious assault operations.
Combat-Logistics Forces: Provide combatant ships with fuel, ammunition, food and supplies, and provide repair, maintenance and rescue capabilities through Fleet Support Ships.
Mine Warfare Forces: Detect, identify and neutralize threats from hostile use of maritime mines.
You may also be interested in becoming a Surface Warfare Officer within the prestigious Navy Nuclear community where you will have the opportunity to work on some of the world's most powerful nuclear-powered submarines and aircraft carriers.
Work Environment
As a Surface Warfare Officer, you will work at sea and on shore, in a variety of environments. Sea duty could place you aboard ships within the fleet. Shore duty may involve a tour of duty at the Pentagon, a student assignment at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA, or command and management positions at shore bases and stations around the world.
Training & Advancement
Those pursuing an Information Professional Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School (OCS) in Newport, RI.
Unless they have already been commissioned through the Naval Academy or ROTC, those pursuing a Surface Warfare Officer position are required to attend Officer Candidate School. Newly commissioned SWOs can expect an advanced training process that includes comprehensive training at sea and ashore.
Newly commissioned Surface Warfare Officers will be assigned to a surface ship, leading a team of Sailors responsible for a component of the ship - anything from electronics to weapons to engineering systems. In this setting, Officers are working toward full Surface Warfare qualification.
After completing these initial sea tours, Surface Warfare Officers may be selected to serve on high-level staffs, commands or strategic projects or they may be selected to work in recruitment. The ultimate goal for many: to one day command their own ship.
Promotion opportunities are regularly available but competitive and based on performance.
Post-Service Opportunities
Specialized training received and work experience gained in the course of service can lead to valuable credentialing and occupational opportunities in related fields in the civilian sector.
Education Opportunities
Wherever you are in your professional career, the Navy can help ease your financial burdens and advance your career with generous financial assistance and continuing education programs. Beyond professional credentials and certifications, Surface Warfare Officers can advance their education by:
- Pursuing opportunities at institutions such as Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) or Navy War College (NWC)
- Completing Joint Professional Military Education (JPME) at one of the various service colleges
Qualifications & Requirements
A degree from a four-year college or university is a minimum educational requirement to become a Commissioned Officer.
There are different ways to become a SWO. If you're a high school student or an undergraduate, you can enter through the Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps (NROTC) or through the U.S. Naval Academy. Those already having a degree attend Officer Candidate School (OCS), a 12-week Navy school in Newport, RI.
All candidates must also be U.S. Citizens.
General qualifications may vary depending upon whether you're currently serving, whether you've served before or whether you've never served before.
Part-Time Opportunities
There are part-time opportunities available as a Surface Warfare Officer.
Serving part-time as a Navy Reserve Sailor, your duties will be carried out during your scheduled drilling and training periods. During monthly drilling, Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve typically work at a location close to their homes.
For annual training, Surface Warfare Officers may serve anywhere in the world, whether on a ship at sea or at bases and installations on shore.
Take a moment to learn more about the general roles and responsibilities of Navy Reserve Sailors.
Most of what you do in the Navy Reserve is considered training. The basic Navy Reserve commitment involves training a minimum of one weekend a month (referred to as drilling) and two weeks a year (referred to as Annual Training) - or the equivalent of that.
Surface Warfare Officers in the Navy Reserve serve in an Officer role. Before receiving the ongoing professional training that comes with this job, initial training requirements must first be met.
For current or former Navy Officers (NAVET): Prior experience satisfies the initial leadership training requirement - so you will not need to go through Officer Training again.
Officers who previously held a commission in another United States Military Service, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Public Health Service, or United States Coast Guard are exempt from attending ODS or LDO/CWO Academy.
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The Senior Purchasing Manager is a strategic leader responsible for developing, executing, and optimizing sourcing and procurement strategies across protein commodities (chicken and beef), ingredients, and packaging materials. This role manages volatile commodity markets, negotiates complex agreements, mitigates supply risk, and leads cross-functional initiatives to ensure continuity of supply and long-term value creation. This leader partners closely with Marketing, R&D, Operations, QA, and Finance to support innovation from concept through commercialization—translating consumer insights into sourcing strategies, qualifying differentiated suppliers, and accelerating speed-to-market. The Senior Purchasing Manager drives cost savings through total cost of ownership (TCO) management, maintains strong supplier performance, and supports business growth through effective category management and team leadership.
What You’ll Do:
- Develop multi-year category strategies for proteins, ingredients, and packaging aligned with business goals.
- Analyze commodity markets (e.g., USDA data, feed costs, live cattle/poultry, resin and pulp indices) and model impacts on standard costs.
- Create should-cost models and TCO analyses that include yield, conversion, freight, packaging line efficiency, and waste.
- Identify alternate materials, suppliers, and qualification paths to improve cost, service, quality, and sustainability.
- Own category playbooks (risk maps, sourcing roadmaps, supplier segmentation, and governance).
- Lead RFI/RFQ/RFP processes; define specifications and evaluate bids using scenario and sensitivity analyses.
- Manage end-to-end procurement lifecycle from requisition through contract execution and change control.
- Select optimal pricing mechanisms (indexed, fixed, formula/hybrid) by category dynamics; manage forward buys and hedging alignment as applicable.
- Establish dual-sourcing and continuity plans for high-risk materials and sites.
- Ensure ethical sourcing and compliance with corporate policies and documentation standards.
- Negotiate commercial terms including pricing, volumes, service levels (OTIF), lead times, payment terms, and escalation/de-escalation clauses.
- Draft, review, and administer supply agreements, statements of work, and amendments in partnership with Legal and Finance.
- Monitor contract compliance and implement corrective actions and continuous improvement measures.
- Embed quality, food safety, regulatory, ESG/sustainability, and traceability requirements into agreements.
- Build strategic relationships and conduct quarterly business reviews with key suppliers across proteins, ingredients, and packaging.
- Implement supplier scorecards covering cost, quality, delivery (OTIF), innovation, service, and sustainability.
- Resolve escalations (capacity constraints, quality deviations, food safety or labeling issues, logistics disruptions).
- Drive innovation and value engineering with suppliers (spec optimization, right-weighting, mono-material designs, alternative inputs).
- Partner with demand/supply planning and operations to align forecasts, MPS/MRP signals, and inventory targets.
- Support S&OP with market outlooks, risk assessments, and mitigation strategies; communicate impacts to Finance and Operations.
- Proactively manage supply risks (e.g., animal health events, tariffs, weather/drought, labor shortages, transportation bottlenecks).
- Coordinate new product introductions, reformulations, and packaging changes with R&D, QA, and manufacturing.
- Develop detailed cost models for proteins (yields, trim values), ingredients (actives, concentration), and packaging (materials, conversion, scrap).
- Track and communicate market indices (grain, cattle, poultry, resins, paper) and inflationary/deflationary trends.
- Build and deliver annual productivity pipelines (VA/VE, specification rationalization, supplier consolidation, logistics optimization).
- Own annual procurement budgeting and standard cost setting; report variances and mitigation actions to leadership.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of buyers/category specialists and analysts.
- Set objectives, manage performance, and build capabilities in negotiation, analytics, and SRM.
- Champion process discipline and adoption of tools (ERP, e-sourcing, contract repository, dashboards).
- Foster a culture of safety, ethics, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
- Partner closely with Marketing to support innovation roadmaps, brand renovations, and product launches from concept to commercialization.
- Source ingredients, proteins, and packaging aligned with consumer trends, claims (e.g., clean label, sustainability), and brand positioning.
- Participate in stage-gate, concept reviews, and commercialization meetings to ensure supplier/material readiness and timelines are met.
- Identify and qualify suppliers that provide unique capabilities (innovative ingredients, sustainable packaging, proprietary processes) that enable marketing-led differentiation.
- Perform feasibility and should-cost analyses during early concept phases and provide market outlooks to guide pricing strategy and margin targets.
- Coordinate with Regulatory/QA to validate claims, labeling, certifications, and compliance implications early in the development cycle.
- Other duties as assigned or necessary.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Productivity savings ($ and % of addressable spend) and TCO improvements
- Cost avoidance and variance vs. budget/standard
- Service and quality: OTIF, ppm/defects, corrective action closure time
- Contract coverage and policy compliance
- Innovation impact: time-to-market adherence, launch OTIF, supplier-enabled innovations, sustainable material adoption
What You’ll Need:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations or a related field.
- 10+ years of progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience with direct ownership of ingredients, and packaging categories.
- Demonstrated mastery of supply chain planning fundamentals, purchasing contract management, best purchasing practices, SRM, TCO, cost modeling, and negotiations.
- Proven success leading teams and cross-functional initiatives (including Marketing, R&D, QA, Operations, Finance) in fast-paced environments.
- Advanced analytical and financial acumen; proficiency with Excel/Sheets and data visualization.
- ERP/MRP experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Infor) and familiarity with e-sourcing tools.
- Onsite ability required; fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
- Occasional travel (5–10%) for supplier visits, plant audits, industry events, and cross-functional meetings.
Preferred:
- MBA or advanced degree in supply chain or related discipline.
- Professional certifications such as CPSM, CSCP, CPIM.
- Experience in food manufacturing, CPG, foodservice/QSR environments.
- Working knowledge of quality and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP, SQF/BRC), labeling/claims, and sustainability frameworks relevant to packaging.
Core Competencies:
- Strategic thinking and category management
- Advanced negotiation and influence
- Supplier relationship management and governance
- Financial acumen and data-driven decision-making
- Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement
- Innovation mindset; ability to translate consumer/brand insights into sourcing strategies
- Project management and stage-gate commercialization support
- Risk management, problem solving, and resilience
- Operational excellence and process discipline
- Leadership and talent development
Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation:
Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization.
More About Kevin’s Natural Foods:
Kevin's Natural Foods is a line of refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces on a mission to empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor. Co-founded by Kevin McCray who battled an auto-immune disorder for years, Kevin's Natural Foods was born from his desire to make clean eating seamlessly fit into any lifestyle. Shockingly delicious and made with clean ingredients, Kevin’s products are ready in minutes and always free from gluten, soy, and refined sugar.
In 2023, Kevin’s Natural Foods joined the Mars Food & Nutrition family, allowing us to expand our reach, accelerate innovation, and bring our mission to even more households while staying true to the quality and integrity that define our brand. A true market disruptor, Kevin's is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand working to prove every day that proper nutrition can be as delicious as it is healthy.
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Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Who We Are
We are Skybound.
We love creators. We love fans. We love thrilling games, indelible images and moving stories. Our roots are in comics, but our brands extend to video games, television, movies, merchandise, and live experiences. We take special pride in original tales, fresh characters, and diverse voices.
From well-known franchises to freshly-minted originals, we offer the chance to join brilliant creators shaping a new generation of entertainment in a concentrated, agile environment where every perspective matters, and any idea can create a breakthrough.
Opportunity
Skybound is looking for an experienced and passionate Senior Systems Designer to help build a thrilling new game franchise. The Senior Systems Designers create rewarding loops that help players set goals, progress, and stay engaged over multiple play sessions. They craft and tune player advancement and rewards across the entire game.
You will collaborate closely with the Game Director, department leads, and cross-disciplinary teams to define and drive the strategic vision for player progression and meta systems. You’ll mentor other designers, establish best practices, and ensure the systems design team delivers high-quality, scalable solutions that support both gameplay and business goals.
If you're passionate about building compelling systems, love mentoring others, and thrive in a creative, combat-focused environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Reports: This position will report to Game Director.
Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences.
- Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals.
- Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation.
- Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible.
- Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage.
- Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines.
- Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize.
Requirements
- 10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression.
- Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives.
- Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems.
- Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing.
- Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs.
- Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization.
- Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.
- Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines.
- Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies.
- Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound’s unique properties.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $125,000 - $165,000
- Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to: market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc.
- The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees
- Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Skybound offers a wide array of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, as well as free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP). We also offer a 401K plan with 4% match, 12 weeks of paid parental leave, generous time off, wellness benefits, and tuition reimbursement.
Company Overview
Skybound is a multiplatform content company working closely with creators and their intellectual properties, extending stories and universes to new platforms, including comics, television, film, tabletop and video games, books, digital content, events, and beyond. We are home to critically-acclaimed global franchises, including The Walking Dead and Invincible.
Skybound Games produces, publishes and distributes video and tabletop games across all genres, including the multi-million-unit selling The Walking Dead video game series. In addition to our wholly-owned franchises, we work with independent developers to foster and create original games with compelling characters and worlds, strong creator and artistic focus, and innovative approaches to engaging genres.
Invincible is one of Skybound's tentpole franchises (celebrating 20 years!) and spans the world of comic books, merchandise, video games, and the critically acclaimed adult animated television series on Prime Video. Now in its second season, the television show has consistently ranked as one of Prime Videos top-streamed series with a 99% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Based on the groundbreaking comic book by Robert Kirkman, Cory Walker, and Ryan Ottley, Invincible revolves around 18-year-old Mark Grayson, who’s just like every other guy his age—except his father is (or was) the most powerful superhero on the planet. Still reeling from Nolan’s betrayal in Season One, Mark struggles to rebuild his life as he faces a host of new threats, all while battling his greatest fear - that he might become his father without even knowing it.
The show stars Steven Yeun, with Sandra Oh, Zazie Beetz, Grey Griffin, Chris Diamantopoulos, Walton Goggins, Gillian Jacobs, Jason Mantzoukas, Ross Marquand, Khary Payton, Zachary Quinto, Andrew Rannells, Kevin Michael Richardson, Seth Rogen, and J.K. Simmons. Executive producers include Skybound's own Kirkman, David Alpert, and Margaret M. Dean.
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At Skybound we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! Skybound is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, hair texture or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Skybound complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination.
Skybound will consider applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the CA Fair Chance Act and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
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Salary: $115,000
- $140,000 per year A bit about us: Founded over a century ago and based in Lathrop, CA, we are a leading manufacturer specializing in innovative aseptic food and beverage processing solutions.
With a strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement, we partner with customers to bring products from concept to full-scale production.
Our collaborative culture focuses on communication, employee wellness, and ongoing professional development while investing in modern technologies and advanced manufacturing capabilities.
Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Career Growth: Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsets Tuition Reimbursement Programs HSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer Contribution Employee Perks Program: Discounts on travel, shopping, and more Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams Stable & Growing Business: Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunities Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties Lead process design, validation, and improvement initiatives in an aseptic manufacturing environment.
Develop process flow diagrams (PFDs) and P&IDs for pilot and commercial production lines.
Create and manage technical documentation, project plans, and schedules.
Ensure compliance with GMP and FSMA regulations.
Write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and batch documentation.
Lead equipment qualification and validation programs (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Define operating parameters and acceptable process ranges.
Evaluate manufacturing capability for new and existing products.
Support new product development and pilot plant trials.
Troubleshoot production issues and implement root cause analysis solutions.
Drive continuous improvement and yield optimization initiatives.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
Identify cost reduction opportunities, capital improvements, and equipment upgrades.
Develop ROI analysis and technical proposals for capital projects.
Assist with training operators and maintenance teams on equipment and sanitation procedures.
Support scale-up from pilot plant to commercial production.
Qualifications Needed: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering Minimum 5+ years of experience in food processing or food manufacturing Experience scaling production from pilot plant to commercial manufacturing Strong background in aseptic processing and sanitary design principles Experience creating PFDs and P&IDs using CAD software Experience working with PLC and HMI automation systems Knowledge of food processing equipment sizing and specifications Experience writing technical documentation, SOPs, and project proposals Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office and CAD tools Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally with production and technical teams Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button.
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Salary: $34
- $45 per hour A bit about us: Founded decades ago and based in Lathrop, California, we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization specializing in advanced aseptic processing and packaging solutions.
Our team focuses on delivering high-quality products through cutting-edge automation, strong engineering collaboration, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
We pride ourselves on building a culture centered on communication, employee development, and continuous improvement while investing in technologies that support the future of food manufacturing.
Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Career Growth: Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsets Tuition Reimbursement Programs HSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer Contribution Employee Perks Program: Discounts on travel, shopping, and more Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams Stable & Growing Business: Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunities Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties Troubleshoot and maintain PLC systems, HMIs, VFD drives, and robotic automation systems.
Diagnose and repair electrical wiring, instrumentation, and sensors across automated production lines.
Support automation upgrades, commissioning, and integration of new equipment.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and control diagrams.
Maintain accurate technical documentation for automation and electrical systems.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and FDA manufacturing regulations.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency and reliability.
Work cross-functionally with maintenance, engineering, and production teams to resolve automation issues.
Qualifications Needed Education / Certifications Technical training, certification, or degree in Electrical Technology, Automation, Controls Engineering, or related field preferred.
Experience Minimum 2+ years of experience in industrial automation, controls, or electrical systems.
Technical Requirements Experience with PLC programming and troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley preferred).
Experience with instrumentation, electrical schematics, and motion control systems.
Hands-on experience troubleshooting automation equipment and electrical systems.
Knowledge of industrial automation components such as HMIs, VFDs, and sensors.
Additional Preferred Experience Exposure to Beckhoff controls, Fanuc robotics, or vision systems.
Other Requirements Strong commitment to workplace safety.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team-focused manufacturing environment.
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Salary: $115,000
- $140,000 per year A bit about us: Founded decades ago and based in Lathrop, California, we are a rapidly growing food and beverage manufacturing organization specializing in advanced aseptic processing and packaging solutions.
Our team focuses on delivering high-quality products through cutting-edge automation, strong engineering collaboration, and a commitment to safety and operational excellence.
We pride ourselves on building a culture centered on communication, employee development, and continuous improvement while investing in technologies that support the future of food manufacturing.
Why join us? Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Generous PTO & Paid Holidays Career Growth: Opportunities to expand automation and engineering skillsets Tuition Reimbursement Programs HSA Medical Plan with Annual Employer Contribution Employee Perks Program: Discounts on travel, shopping, and more Collaborative Work Environment: Cross-functional engineering, operations, and maintenance teams Stable & Growing Business: Continued expansion creating long-term career opportunities Job Details Key Responsibilities and Duties Analyze plant processes and support optimization and reliability of production assets.
Design, program, test, and troubleshoot automation systems for aseptic filling and processing lines.
Provide machine support for PLCs, HMIs, safety controllers, robotics, and industrial control systems.
Support motion control systems, measurement instrumentation, and material handling systems.
Maintain and support industrial networks and computer system hardware/software for MES and data systems.
Work within plant electrical controls standards for installation and maintenance.
Manage upgrades, overhauls, and conversions of aseptic filling and process lines.
Participate in engineering change management processes and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide training to maintenance and operations teams on equipment and system functionality.
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
Provide rotating after-hours engineering support when required.
Qualifications Needed: Education & Certifications Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
Experience Minimum 4–6 years of controls engineering or automation experience in manufacturing or production environments.
At least 2 years working with aseptic processing or packaging systems.
Technical Skills Strong experience with PLC programming (Allen-Bradley / Rockwell).
Experience with HMI and SCADA platforms (Ignition, Wonderware).
Knowledge of motion control systems, VFDs, robotics, and safety hardware.
Familiarity with vision inspection systems (Cognex or Keyence).
Experience installing, commissioning, and troubleshooting packaging and processing equipment.
Knowledge of food manufacturing operations, FDA regulations, and NFPA electrical safety standards (70/70E/78).
Experience with AutoCAD.
Other Requirements Ability to support equipment troubleshooting and upgrades in production environments.
Ability to collaborate across engineering, operations, and maintenance teams.
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Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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