Beef Optimization Technical Specialist
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This position is in Cargill’s protein and salt business, where we provide wholesome, high-quality food products to a wide range of customers, from foodservice operators and grocery stores to manufacturers and exporters.
Job Purpose and Impact
The Beef Optimization Technical Specialist will be responsible for enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of beef carcass yield assessment. This role involves improving yield predictions, investigating novel technologies, assisting the supply chain team, and optimizing downstream value. You will provide technical expertise and support to supply chain and operations.
Key Accountabilities
Provide onsite technical support and customer solutions
Improve beef yield predictions, analyze in-house data, and test new technologies for accuracy and efficiency of measurement
Present project data, assist with determining value to the business, and develop strategies to implement and maintain new technologies
Stay updated on product insights and research
Support the supply chain in maintaining carcass yield standards
Enhance value by optimizing carcass cutting processes
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff
Other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience (can include experience gained in graduate or academic programs)
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree or PhD degree, preferably in a discipline related to Meat Science or Animal Science
Passion for understanding, creating, and communicating value and solutions to team members and customers
Experience in primary beef processing
Experience using advanced statistical modeling to predict beef fabrication yields
Ability to evaluate and manage large data sets
Passion for investigating novel technologies for the beef industry and determining their practical application
Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet
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