Associate Pilot Plant Manager

University of Nebraska–Lincoln, United States

Updated: about 5 hours ago
Location: Lincoln, NEBRASKA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Position Information
Position Information


Working Title Associate Pilot Plant Manager
Department Food Processing Center-1181
Requisition Number S_240456
Posting Open Date 05/24/2024
Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 06/10/2024
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Description of Work
The UNL Food Processing Center is a multi-disciplinary resource for the food industry, providing a combination of consulting, educational, technical, and business development services. Our mission is to advance the food industry by applying science, investing in people, and building businesses.
As the Associate Pilot Plant Manager, you will:
  • Share responsibility for the operation of the pilot plants of The Food Processing Center (FPC) and how they function.
  • Work directly with clients as well as University faculty and staff members in the coordination and implementation of confidential food-related research and development projects in the pilot plants.
  • Communicate with the clients and other FPC team members to define the project, make proposals for/to clients for work to be performed in the pilot plants, schedule work, keep project and equipment records, order ingredients and supplies, report data and results, submit invoices and provide other needed technical assistance.
  • Operate and upkeep processing equipment, use chemicals in food processing and sanitation and handle food ingredients.


This position requires physical work including lifting, standing for extended periods of time, and climbing, bending, and twisting. There is potential exposure to warm, cold, humid, dusty, loud conditions.
At the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, we are committed to advancing knowledge, enriching lives, and contributing to the global community.
We invest in our employees through comprehensive benefits including:
  • Tuition remission for full-time employees and dependents
  • Retirement plans with university match
  • Vacation, sick, and holiday pay
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • A diverse and inclusive workplace

We are looking for talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference!
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.
Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in food science or a closely related field plus six months hands-on experience in the operation of mechanized processing equipment.
  • Knowledge of food science.
  • Strong mechanical skills.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills.
  • Ability to handle the physical nature of the work in the pilot plants required.
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications are preferred, but not required:
  • Master’s degree in food science or a closely related field.
  • Hands-on experience in a food production environment including some level of project management and operation of processing equipment.
  • Experience with quality control/quality analysis.
  • Ability to operate a forklift.
  • HACCP and/or PCQI certification.
Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required No
Physical Required Yes
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required. Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances. No
Criminal History Background Check Required Yes
Posted Salary $55,000/yr minimum
How to Apply
Click on “Apply for this Job”. You will then either create an application or edit your current application that is on file. You will be required to attach your resume, cover letter and list of professional references as three (3) separate documents in MS Word or PDF format.
For questions or accommodations related to this position contact
Terri Hutchison
[email protected]
402-472-5233
Job Category (old) Managerial/Professional
Job Type Full-Time
Alternate Work Schedule (if other than 8-5)
Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE
Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? No
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