M2 Ingredients Inc Jobs in Usa

Company Description

Chemspire Ingredients specializes in distributing high-quality cosmetic ingredients to the personal care industry. As a trusted partner, Chemspire Ingredients represents Symrise, a globally recognized multi-billion-dollar manufacturer of flavors, fragrances, and cosmetic ingredients. Our company is dedicated to providing innovative solutions and exceptional service. We serve a diverse clientele with a focus on quality and technical excellence.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Technical Sales Representative specializing in cosmetic ingredients. Based in Boonton, NJ, the role allows a combination of on-site customer meetings and periodic work-from-home flexibility. Key day-to-day tasks include developing customer relationships, identifying client needs, delivering technical presentations, and promoting effective sales strategies. Additionally, the position involves offering technical guidance, staying current on industry trends, and collaborating with team members to meet client expectations and company goals. Position will focused on selling to tri state personal care customers. In addition travel to Midwest, Texas and California may also be required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Technical Sales and Sales with a strong understanding of the cosmetic ingredients market
• Experience in Customer Service and fostering client relationships
• Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to provide product Training and create impactful presentations
• Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset
• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Prior experience in the cosmetics or personal care industry is advantageous

Description

Ready for more than just a job? Build a career with purpose.

At Lactalis in the USA, we're committed to providing meaningful opportunities for our people to learn, grow, and thrive-whether you're just starting your journey with us or looking to take the next step in your career. From day one, we offer the tools and support to help you succeed.

As the world leader in dairy, Lactalis is a family-owned company with over 85,000 pragmatic and ambitious professionals across the globe. Each day, we're proud to produce award-winning dairy products that bring people together.

In the US, we proudly offer an unrivaled house of beloved brands, including Galbani Italian cheeses and ricotta, President specialty cheeses and butters, Kraft natural and grated cheeses, Breakstone's cottage cheese, Cracker Barrel, Black Diamond cheddar, and Parmalat milk. Our yogurt portfolio includes siggi's, Stonyfield Organic, Brown Cow, Oui, Yoplait, Go-Gurt, :ratio, Green Mountain Creamery, and Mountain High, along with a growing family of ethnic favorites like Karoun, Gopi, and Arz.

At Lactalis, we live by our core values-Ambition, Engagement, and Simplicity. We foster a workplace where innovation thrives, diverse perspectives are celebrated, and everyone's unique background and ideas are valued.

Even if you don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply. We want to hear about your PASSION, your STORY, and how your EXPERTISE can help us shape the future of dairy.

From your PASSION to ours

Lactalis Heritage Dairy, part of the Lactalis family of companies, is currently hiring a Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging position based in Chicago, Illinois. The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging is responsible for the compliance of incoming ingredients, packaging, and chemical products and their perspective suppliers, with the Quality and Food Safety Standards of Lactalis Heritage Dairy (LHD). The Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging reviews, assesses, and approves ingredients, packaging, and chemicals against Food Safety and Quality standards at onboarding and on a continuous basis. In addition, this position conducts sanitation and GMP audits in plants to maintain and improve quality standards, as needed. In addition, the Supply Quality Manager, Ingredients & Packaging works closely with the Purchasing Department, assisting with the onboarding of new ingredients, packaging, chemicals, and suppliers.

From your EXPERTISE to ours

Key responsibilities for this position include:

• Schedules, plans, and executes food safety & food quality audits for existing and potential
• ingredients/packaging/chemical suppliers.
• Utilizes the principles of GFSI, HACCP & ISO 9001/22000 in audits to assess food
• safety/quality risks & recommends mitigation strategies.
• Monitors and follows up with manufacturing plants to ensure the full implementation of
• corrective actions.
• Provides technical input on food safety of ingredients and packaging materials on product
• development teams.
• Reviews, approves, and files all ingredient/packaging/chemical supplier documentation
• against LHD expectations.
• Organizes and plans a detailed schedule to ensure supply/facility audits are efficiently
• conducted. Produces audit reports and distributes internally in a timely manner, after each
• visit.
• Completes monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Maintains a close partnership with the Purchasing Department to facilitate communication
• with suppliers as needed.
• Provides support on projects as needed, and accomplishes tasks as appropriately assigned.
• Partners cross-functionally to achieve overall company objectives.
• Shares and promotes best practices throughout the organization

Requirements

From your STORY to ours

Qualified applicants will contribute the following:

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, food science, dairy science, life sciences or equivalent or
• combination of education and experience.
• Experience in food manufacturing is required.
• 3+ years of experience auditing food manufacturing locations is required.
• 5-7 years related experience, including active involvement in Quality Programs in a Food and Beverage manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid knowledge of GFSI, HACCP, US food regulations.
• Proficiency with data management portals, Microsoft Office applications, specifically Excel is
• required.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong communication skills, as well as the ability to work independently.
• Strong organizational skills and proven attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and manage projects in a changing, complex environment.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended/off-work hours.

At Lactalis, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Program with a variety of affordable benefits and coverage options. We support insurance costs significantly, contribute generously to retirement plans, and offer Paid Time Off from day one. We are committed to your professional growth, providing training and development opportunities, including Education Reimbursement. Join us and grow your career.

Lactalis is an equal employment opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against applicants with regard to any legally-recognized basis including, but not limited to: veteran status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, and physical or mental disabilities. Further, any division of the Company that is an Affirmative Action Employer will comply with all related legal obligations.

About

Alexander Steele have partnered with a leading supplier of premium natural sweeteners in the North American market. They specialize in high-quality monk fruit extracts , stevia, monk fruit juice concentrates, and innovative sweetener blends . Their clean-label, great-tasting ingredients serve the food & beverage, nutritional supplements, dietary products, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries, supporting customers in achieving successful sugar reduction while maintaining excellent taste and appealing product labels.

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Commercial Manager to accelerate growth in the North American market, with a particular focus on the nutritional and dietary supplements sector.

Job Summary

The Commercial Manager will drive new business acquisition and revenue growth for the company’s portfolio of monk fruit and stevia-based natural sweeteners. This is a hunter role requiring proven experience in technical ingredient sales, specifically with a track record of actively selling monk fruit and/or stevia into nutritional and dietary supplement manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic business development initiatives to grow sales of monk fruit extracts, stevia, concentrates, and blends across North America.
• Proactively identify, qualify, and close new accounts, with strong emphasis on nutritional/dietary supplement companies, functional food & beverage brands, and related manufacturers.
• Manage and expand existing key accounts through relationship development, technical consultation, and uncovering new application opportunities.
• Monitor market trends in natural sweeteners, sugar reduction, clean-label, organic, and health & wellness ingredients.
• Work closely with technical, R&D, and supply chain teams to deliver formulation support, samples, and regulatory information (e.g., GRAS, Organic, Non-GMO).
• Represent the company at key industry events, trade shows, and conferences (e.g., SupplySide, Natural Products Expo) to generate high-quality leads.
• Prepare and present compelling sales proposals, technical presentations, and supporting documentation.
• Achieve and exceed quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and deliver regular sales forecasts and activity reports.

Required Qualifications

• 3–5 years of proven B2B sales experience in food & beverage ingredients.
• Demonstrated success actively selling monk fruit and/or stevia.
• Strong experience selling into the nutritional supplements / dietary supplements industry.
• Existing network of contacts within the supplements, functional foods, and/or beverage sectors.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Food Science, Nutrition, Chemistry, or related field (preferred).
• Solid technical knowledge of natural sweeteners, sugar reduction formulations, and clean-label trends.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong hunter mentality and ability to work independently.
• Willingness to travel up to 30–40% (customer visits and trade shows).

On Offer

• Competitive base salary + attractive performance-based commission structure.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work with premium, market-leading natural sweetener solutions in a fast-growing category.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment focused on innovation and quality.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. We believe that diversity enriches our company and helps us better serve our customers and communities.

Due to a large number of applicants, if you have not heard back from the team at Alexander Steele after 14 days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful.

We are seeking a hands-on, forward-thinking operations professional to lead daily plant operations for a premiere dry food ingredient manufacturer in the west suburbs of Chicago. As Production Superintendent, you will lead, train, and motivate supervisors and hourly employees to help shape a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. This is a key succession role, with a clear career path towards senior plant leadership. Bilingual English/Spanish language skills are highly preferred.

Our client is a leading supplier of edible seeds, ancient grains, sweet spices, customized grain blends and specialty whole grain flours in the U.S. They are experiencing significant growth as their ingredients are being incorporated via B2B channels into a wide range of baking products to provide distinctive flavor and nutrition.

Essential Job Functions:

• Coordinate all daily production, distribution, warehousing, maintenance, and elevator operations.
• Manage 2 Supervisors and 40 non-union employees across nine (9) production lines.
• Lead all safety programs and strive to continuously improve plant safety performance.
• Implement initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and eliminate waste.
• Work with Plant Manager to develop high performing teams through training, coaching, personal development and continual exposure to professional enrichment opportunities.
• Support development of annual budgets, capital projects and overall strategic planning for long-term plant sustainability.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse, Sales, and Maintenance teams to ensure superior customer satisfaction and adjust production as needed to meet unique customer requirements.

Qualifications include:

• BS/BA degree in Mechanical Engineering, Agriculture, or Technical degree highly preferred.
• 7+ years Operations Leadership experience as an Operations Manager, Production Superintendent, or Shift Supervisor in food processing, grain or flour milling, dry food ingredient, animal feed, or pet food manufacturing.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are highly desired.
• Prior Managerial or Supervisory experience is essential.
• Must have strong mechanical aptitude and “hands on” on work ethic on production floor.
• Lean Six Sigma, Kaizen, or other continuous improvement experience is an asset but not a core requirement.
• Strong knowledge of governmental regulations such as OSHA, FDA, HACCP, and food safety agencies such as BRC and SQF.
• Business acumen is a plus – understanding financial statements; preparing and managing budgets, and maintaining cost controls, or having prior P&L responsibility.
• Tech savvy, with the ability assess operations, analyze data, and prepare summary reports to chart progress and for senior leadership review.

Compensation for this position includes an attractive base salary, bonus incentives, full medical/dental benefits, 401-K with company match, and paid vacation. Relocation assistance is available for outstanding candidates.

WE ARE PDHGROUP

We are a values-driven company that strives to provide the best quality service and products for the construction industry. As a provider and installer of Division 8, Division 10, Division 27, and Division 28 products, our business is built on honesty, integrity, and the ability to get the job completed on-time and with complete customer satisfaction. Our team brings over 425 years of combined experience and includes some of the most knowledgeable people in the industry.

JOB SUMMARY:

As a Project Manager, you will be accountable for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of any given project. Additionally, the Project Manager ensures budget and deadlines are met and consistent with project standards.

DUTIES AND ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Create a Schedule of Values for our pay applications and submit to the General Contractor.
• Analyze the construction schedule and create a schedule for submittals, material ordering and estimated field labor durations & project completion.
• Create submittals for doors, frames and hardware from architectural plans and specification.
• Manage and respond to electronic contractual changes (RFI’s, PC’s, Etc.). Quote changes that affect our material and/or labor cost. Distribute Change Order Due letters to the contractor.
• Order materials (Purchase orders) from approved submittals for timely delivery according to the construction schedule or as agreed upon with the contractor for billed and stored material.
• Support the Performance Door project field supervisor for the timely delivery of materials according to the construction schedule. Send field use drawings periodically reflecting updated schedules incorporating project revisions.
• Provide monthly pay application to the accounting department including back up documentation for stored or FSC materials.
• Actively pursue contractual “Change Orders” from “price and proceed” CO Due letters. Take an active role in collecting money.
• Approve weekly vendor invoices for payment. Check vendor costs against our purchase order.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as needed.

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. This position is participating in decisions such as hiring, training and employee development and performance evaluations.

Our cafes are fast-paced, welcoming and put collaboration and learning at the forefront. No two days are the same and our Jr. Sous enjoy a work/life balance with a set schedule, weekends off and on-the-job-training for continuing your career in the culinary field.

We are looking for someone ideally with Asian cuisine cooking experience, as well as fine dining on the Mid-shift, 7:30PM- 5PM (hours may vary based on the business needs).

Experience cooking Asian cuisines or any fine dining experience is a plus!

Benefits/Perks:

• No Weekends
• Monday to Friday: 7:30PM- 5PM (salaried position; hours may vary)
• Snacks and meals provided during shifts
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 12 paid holidays
• 401K with match
• Vacation and Sick days

Organization Background

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients.

The Vision: Bring the world closer together.

Summary/Objective

Flagship Culinary Services helps some of the world’s largest high-tech companies provide high quality dining experiences for their employees, clients and visitors. Our highly qualified staff support our culinary program in preparing tasty and nutritious food, made from scratch, with a strong emphasis on local and organically grown ingredients. This position is participating in decisions such as hiring, training and employee development and performance evaluations.

Essential Functions*

• Responsible for achieving company objectives and goals.
• Foster and promote the Flagship brand and values within the client’s culinary culture.
• Promote and ensure that all staff is adhering to Flagship’s safety culture.
• Maintains a safe working environment by using food handling skills and proper food safety guidelines.
• Develop and maintain an employee engagement program that is based on Flagship core values.
• Partner with upper management and HR for guidance regarding corrective actions, reviews and employee issues.
• Responsible for consistently meeting the Company’s Key Performance Indicators [i.e., safety, staffing levels, attrition, etc.].
• Follows standard operation procedures set by the company.
• Manages assigned staff, to including scheduling Workday time clock activity and performance.
• Communicates job expectations to hourly employees; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; developing, coordinating; and enforcing systems, policies procedures, and productivity standards.
• Continuously seeks opportunities to improve the customer experience. Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Serves as a role model for hourly employees, to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.
• Responsible for production according to recipes/directions.
• Sets, manage and follow up on prep and production goals.
• Maintains food quality standards for the café.
• Oversees all phases of food procurement, production and service. Including: inventory, ordering, storage/rotation, food preparation, recipe adherence, plate presentation, service and production time standards.
• Conducts daily line checks, food reviews and recipes of the day.
• Ensures that clear feedback is provided to the entire kitchen team.
• Ensures the cleanliness of the kitchen by maintaining to specified standards, passing Health Department audits with a minimum of 90% or equivalent, and training staff on proper sanitation guidelines.
• Prepares food items consistently by adhering to standards with portion sizes, quality standards and kitchen rules, policies, and procedures.
• Able to interview new team members considering our values and culture. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Follows safety and sanitation procedures with all guidelines from OSHA and Department of Health.
• Excellent verbal skills with an ability to adjust communication style to suit the audience.
• Excellent culinary skills.
• Lead by example.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects on a consistent basis.
• Ability to understand and speak Spanish is a plus but not required.
• Mid to high level skill in navigation/use of common work programs included in Microsoft Office, as well as ERP, and any other program use by Flagship to conduct business.
• Ability to stay organized, prioritized and manage a busy schedule.
• Ability to handle kitchen equipment and tools safely.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Utilization of knife skills in a fast, efficient and safe manner.
• Sense of urgency.
• Professional appearance.
• Ability to move throughout the café and kitchen.
• High volume production & large batch cooking.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work with and support union employees and collaborate with union representatives (if applicable).
• Able to delegate work and hold others accountable for achieving needed results within designated timelines.
• Strong ability to influence positive change.
• Know where things are in the kitchen and how to use the equipment.

Education and Work Experience

• Culinary Degree (preferred but not required).
• Exemplary record of attendance, safety and performance in previous position.
• Solid track record of success in previous assignments demonstrating upward career tracking.
• 3-5 years’ experience of kitchen management in a full service, moderate to high volume restaurant or equivalent.

Work Environment

• The work environment for includes the following large kitchen environment elements and exposures.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to high noise level.
• The job operates in a corporate kitchen.
• Fast paced office environment when working in the café office.
• Fast paced kitchen, frequently changing environment in which interruptions are considered normal.
• Work environment involved constant exposure to working with chemicals.
• Work environment entails constant exposure to food allergens such as milk, egg, nuts, fish, shellfish, wheat and soy.
• High sense of urgency. Slippery/uneven surfaces may be encountered.
• Frequently moving from cold freezer to normal kitchen environment.

Requirements

Must have and maintain an active Management Level Food Handlers’ Certification (ServSafe) and adhere to local food handler requirement. Consistently perform all duties in a responsible and efficient manner.