Training and Placement Officer (Food Technology)

Position: Training and Placement Officer (TPO)

Organization: MIT School of Food Technology

Job Type: Full-time

Location: MIT-ADT University, Rajbaug Educational Complex, Loni Kalbhor, Pune

Department: Corporate Relations, Training & Placement Cell

Job Purpose

The Training and Placement Officer (TPO) will serve as the strategic bridge between the institute, students, and the food industry. The candidate will lead corporate relations, campus recruitment drives, industry-institute partnerships, and pre-placement readiness training tailored to students pursuing B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D. degrees in Food Technology.

Key Responsibilities

1. Campus Recruitment & Placement Management

Plan, execute, and oversee end-to-end placement drives (On-Campus, Off-Campus, and Pooled campus recruitment).

Actively prospect, engage, and onboard leading national and multinational companies across the FMCG, Food Processing, Dairy, Beverage, Quality Assurance, and Agritech sectors.

Achieve baseline and stretch targets for student placement percentage, median package, and top-tier company participation.

Coordinate summer internships, winter projects, and industrial visits for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

2. Corporate Relations & Industry Networking

Establish, maintain, and expand strategic partnerships with industry HR leaders, R&D heads, and plant managers in the food sector.

Negotiate and finalize MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) for industrial training, joint research projects, guest lectures, and student internships.

Participate in trade fairs, food tech expos, industry roundtables, and corporate meets to build the MIT School of Food Technology brand.

3. Student Skill Development & Career Guidance

Identify skill gaps in current cohorts in alignment with evolving food industry standards (e.g., FSSAI compliance, ISO/HACCP certifications, automation, product development).

Organize specialized soft-skills training, resume-building workshops, technical mock interviews, group discussions, and aptitude prep modules.

Provide personalized career counseling to align student career paths (R&D, QA/QC, Production Management, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs).

4. Operations & Alumni Engagement

Maintain up-to-date databases of student profiles, company contacts, recruitment records, salary packages, and alumni networks.

Leverage the Alumni network to generate job leads, mentorship opportunities, and industry referrals.

Prepare placement reports, brochures, statistics, and presentation decks for institutional leadership and accreditation bodies (e.g., NAAC, NBA).

Required Qualifications & Eligibility

Education (Mandatory)

Undergraduate: B.Tech / B.E. in Food Technology (or Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology).

Postgraduate: MBA / PGDM (Specialization in Marketing, HR, General Management, or Agribusiness Management).

Experience

Minimum Experience: 3 to 7 years of combined academic placement, corporate HR, or business development experience.

Preferred Experience: Direct hands-on experience handling placements for Food Technology, or related allied domain students will be strongly preferred.

Key Competencies & Technical Skills

Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Indian and global food processing ecosystem (FMCG, Agritech, Dairy, Cold Chain, Packaging, Quality Control).

Corporate Network: An established network of HR contacts and talent acquisition managers in food and FMCG firms.

Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Leadership & Event Management: Proven ability to organize large-scale recruitment drives, seminars, and corporate guest sessions.

Data & Tools: Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, and LinkedIn Talent Insights for corporate outreach.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates with the required educational qualifications (B.Tech in Food Tech + MBA) can send their updated resume along with a cover letter outlining their relevant placement track record to [HIDDEN TEXT] with the subject line Application for TPO – MIT School of Food Technology.