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 d

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