R&D / Quality Coordinator at Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA in Suffolk, Virginia

Job Description:

Position Summary:



With minimal supervision, coordinates the testing and reporting, as well as cuppings for co-manufacturing products. Also responsible for handling finished goods specification coordination.



Job Duties:

• Perform various quality tests: roast color (Agtron/Colortrack), moisture (Process Sensor), particle size distribution, grind (Microtrac), residual oxygen, bean breakage, vacuum testing, and brew testing


• Prepare for cuppings, including set-up and clean-up


• Understand specifications and communicate effectively, both orally and written, with peers and up-line management across various departments


• Administer meticulously all points of the specification process, including fulfillment of Item Set-Up and coordination specification change requests

• Conduct routine testing of co-manufactured items, report out on Co-Manufacturing KPIs, and communicate results to Co-Manufacturers


• Coordinate and execute competitive cuppings


• Coordinate and execute PPA Controls Cupping


• Document control management for all suppliers & co-manufacturers

• Assist in bid sampling process, including physical and sensorial analysis, data entry and maintenance, and sample shipment

• Conduct sensorial analysis as needed - this includes set up, clean up, and compiling data

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Minimum 1 - 3 years of experience in food, chemical, agriculture, or other manufacturing facility preferred


• Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, or related science field preferred; high school diploma required


• Strong sensorial skills and experience required


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Strong math skills for compiling data and sensory results required


• PC/Microsoft Office and software packages; Excel, Word, PowerPoint proficiencies required


• Must work independently and maintain constructive working relationships with internal and external customers


• Able to effectively root cause problem solve, working with other departments at all levels; must be a strong collaborator

Food Safety Requirements and Responsibilities:



Ability to adhere to and follow all Good Manufacturing Processes and policies



Physical Demands:



Ability to lift up to and including 25lbs, frequent standing, bending, and stooping, ability to work in a non-climate-


controlled manufacturing environment.



Equal Opportunity Employer: disability / veteran. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national and ethnic origin, disability, or veteran status.


Massimo Zanetti Beverage USA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace environment for our family of employees. MZB-USA recruits and advances qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, age, religion, marital status, military service, veteran status, political affiliation, disability, or any other status protected by law. MZB-USA also prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind and is fully dedicated to the safety of its workforce.



General Statement



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