Essential Functions- Job Duties:
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability – with or without reasonable accommodation – to perform the following duties but not limited to:

• Develops and maintains positive working relationships with brokers and broker representatives insuring effective, professional representation of Nissin products and the Nissin Foods organization. Communicates with brokers regarding sales plans and sales volume objectives, as appropriate.

• Develops promotional strategies in cooperation with brokers and broker representatives. Plans and coordinates promotional activities. Analyzes results, makes adjustments or recommendations, as appropriate. .

• Reviews market strategies to identify new customers and new business opportunities. Develops and implements sales plans/programs designed to increase market share. .

• Attends to general administrative duties in support of regional sales efforts including, but not limited to, preparation and analysis of reports, conducting research on competition, and retail audits. Furnishes information to sales management, as required. Makes recommendations and adjustments, as appropriate.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Finance, or Marketing. Master’s preferable but not required. Minimum of three - five year’s sales management experience in a combination of retail, wholesale, and broker environments.

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office.

Other Qualifications:
Must be able to travel 40% of the time.

Posted: 6/15/09

Summary:
Global marketer and maker of Cup Noodles and Top Ramen, Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. seeks an effective Maintenance Manager to ensure that plant equipment and operations are meeting full capacity objectives; maintain appropriate records and reports; oversee and schedule daily projects for technicians; and work with other manager in areas of cost reduction and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience
Associate's degree (AA) or equivalent from a two-year college of technical school; or three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have supervising staff experience.

Equipment Capability
Programmable Logic Controller, Welding machine, Plasma cutter, Lathe machine, Milling machine, Table drill machine, Man lifter, Power tools, Bench grinder, Saw machine, Gas torch, Hand tools, Hydraulic tool, Pneumatic tools, Multimeter, Tachometer, Thermometer, Caliper, Micrometer, Forklift, Personal computer workstation, Facsimile machine, Printer, Telephone, Calculator, Alarm system, Boiler, Deaerater, Pump, Air compressor, Air dryer, Air conditioner, Exhaust fan, Swamp cooler, Silo system, Sifter system, Air conveying system, Chiller system, Production equipment, Fire sprinkler system, Building, Stretch wrap machine, hand jack, battery chargers, electric chain hoist, Tape gun, Scale, Overhead doors, and Hand held radio.

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Office Suite

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/D/V).

Posted: 6/27/09

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability – with or without reasonable accommodation – to perform the following duties but not limited to:

• Working with sales managers on collaborative strategic and tactical activities such as understanding retailer needs and developing business solutions for new and existing customers
• Conducts reporting of trade promotions, including planning, financial modeling, and post-promotion effectiveness based on financial and volume benchmarks
• Develops sales forecasts and monthly sales reports which include analysis and insights into brand, category, and/or geographic trends
• Assists in developing sales materials (presentations, sales collateral, etc.) that support sales and marketing initiatives and contribute to revenue growth
• Leveraging secondary and primary market research to develop strategic sales and marketing solutions
• The successful managing of assigned projects from start to completion in regards to deadlines and budget considerations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in Marketing or related Business majors.
• At least 2 years related work experience in packaged goods, retail industry (grocery, mass merchandisers, club stores) preferred.
• Prior experience in successfully manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment.
• Microsoft Office computer skills.

Nissin Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Posted: 4/28/09

Essential Functions- Job Duties:
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability–with or without reasonable accommodation–to perform the following duties but not limited to:

Development of New Labels

• Development/review new label which require knowledge of ingredient, nutrition, food additive, basic match for formulation etc.
• Law requirement knowledge of FDA CFR 21 on the food label/labeling.
• Specific requirement for Allergen labeling and exemption.
• Understand the requirement for any claim on the label such as Nutritional claim, Health claim, or structure/function claim.

• Contact vendors/ 3rd party lab for information needed such as materials specification, country of origin, Allergen, nutritional fact, Claim information, etc.
• Preparation of certificate for customer.
• Scan and update documents when any change in formulation or new material/product.

• Audit documents from QC and production to ensure quality and process are under control.
• Assist the manager preparation for 3rd party audit.
• Review current packaging and labeling use in the plant for any update.
• Provide current specification to QC and production

• Create document for management such as graph, report.
• Create new forms.
• Research information from available source Internet, consultant.
• Assist R&D for new product development.

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (BS) from food science, nutrition or equivalent; No previous experience required in the food manufacturing industry.

Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have excellent skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Should know how to scan documents.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Posted: 4/16/09

Essential Functions- Job Duties:
The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability--with or without reasonable accommodation--to perform the following duties but not limited to:

Product Marketing:

• Assists in development of marketing plans, implementation of market strategy, sales coordination, pricing proposal, packaging, and distribution and line extensions.
• Helps identify new product opportunities and is provided specific product development objectives to research.
• Assists in identifying, developing, and launching new products
• Assists in analysis and interpretation of market data to take advantage of opportunities and minimize adverse trends.
• Assists in reviewing P&L and recommending spending priorities
• Integrates activities of key departments and stake holders

• Assists in developing promotion objectives, strategies, and programs consistent with overall product marketing objectives
• Identifies promotional strengths and weaknesses in achieving a business objective
• Assists in coordinating, developing, executing program communications and materials
• Acts as key liaison between Marketing, Sales, agencies and suppliers

• Assists in designing and coordinating marketing research projects in support of brand growth and innovation
• Assists in analyzing, interpreting and providing recommendations and present research data.
• Serve as a resource for historical test results, proactively integrating this knowledge into current/future projects.
• Assists in enhancing the perception of market research through sharing of information across the function and displaying the importance of market research in decision-making within project teams.
• Assists in developing effective advertising
• Assists in improving product features and benefits to deliver added value
• Assists in renovating mature brands with meaningful differentiation from competing products
• Assists in creating and testing consumer

• Strong interest in Food
• Prior experience in P/L management
• Prior experience in sales research / market research or retail analysis
• Project management skills
• Previous experience in communicating complex and / or detailed information to multiple individuals/audiences with differing knowledge levels,, both in writing and verbally
• Proficient in the analysis of data, and experience with secondary data sources (ex. IRI or AC Nielsen)
• Previous experience productively debating research results and their strategic implications

Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Mechanical troubleshooting and repair of all production machinery/equipment.
• Ensures that preventative maintenance of machinery/equipment has been performed.
• Performs hourly/daily visual inspection of the machinery/equipment for any malfunctions or abnormalities in order to make certain that total downtime is kept to a minimal.
• Verifies that machinery/equipment is equipped with appropriate safety covers/guards and all safety devices are operating properly Responsible for signing and review the safety opening and closing daily reports.
• Perform minor electrical troubleshooting and repair during production to minimize the down time and assure the best possible efficiency. (Target total down time below 2% and Efficiency target at 100%)
• Provides support and assistance to other mechanic/electricians as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by dept supervisors.

• Responsible for completing work reports at the completion of each assignment.
• Provides specific training (buddy system) to regular full time and temporary personnel with regards to the mechanical/electrical operations of the processing and packaging machinery/equipment, including efficiently maintaining the production process in accordance to company specifications.

• Lifting up to 60 pounds
• Pushing/Pulling
• Walking/Standing for 8+ hours
• Climbing stairs

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with a variation of temperatures.
• Ability to work near moving mechanical machinery/equipment.
• Exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Ability to work in high, precarious places.