Job Description

Position: Training and Placement Officer (TPO)

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Organization: MIT School of Food Technology

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Job Type: Full time

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

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Department: Corporate Relations, Training & Placement Cell

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Job Purpose

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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.

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Key Responsibilities

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1. Campus Recruitment & Placement Management

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

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

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

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

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2. Corporate Relations & Industry Networking

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

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





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

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3. Student Skill Development & Career Guidance

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

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

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

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4. Operations & Alumni Engagement

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

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

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

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Required Qualifications & Eligibility

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Education (Mandatory)

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Undergraduate: B.Tech / B.E.



in Food Technology (or Food Process Engineering / Food Science & Technology).

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

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Experience

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

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

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Key Competencies & Technical Skills

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

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

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

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

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

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How to Apply:

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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 [email protected] with the subject line "Application for TPO – MIT School of Food Technology".

📌 Training and Placement Officer (Food Technology) (Pune)
🏢 MIT ADT University
📍 Pune