Position: Training and Placement Officer (TPO) /n Organization: MIT School of Food Technology /n Job Type: Full time /n Location: MIT-ADT University, Rajbaug Educational Complex, Loni Kalbhor, Pune /n Department: Corporate Relations, Training & Placement Cell /n /n Job Purpose /n 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. /n /n Key Responsibilities /n 1.

Campus

Recruitment & Placement Management /n Plan, execute, and oversee end-to-end placement drives (On-Campus, Off-Campus, and Pooled campus recruitment). /n Actively prospect, engage, and onboard leading national and multinational companies across the FMCG, Food Processing, Dairy, Beverage, Quality Assurance, and Agritech sectors. /n Achieve baseline and stretch targets for student placement percentage, median package, and top-tier company participation. /n Coordinate summer internships, winter projects, and industrial visits for undergraduate and postgraduate students. /n 2.

Corporate

Relations & Industry Networking /n Establish, maintain, and expand strategic partnerships with industry HR leaders, R&D; heads, and plant managers in the food sector. /n Negotiate and finalize MoUs (Memorandums of Understanding) for industrial training, joint research projects, guest lectures, and student internships.



/n Participate in trade fairs, food tech expos, industry roundtables, and corporate meets to build the MIT School of Food Technology brand. /n 3.

Student Skill

Development &

• Career Guidance /n Identify skill gaps in current cohorts in alignment with evolving food industry standards (e.g., FSSAI compliance, ISO/HACCP certifications, automation, product development). /n Organize specialized soft-skills training, resume-building workshops, technical mock interviews, group discussions, and aptitude prep modules. /n Provide personalized career counseling to align student career paths (R&D;, QA/QC, Production Management, Supply Chain, Regulatory Affairs). /n 4. Operations &

• Alumni Engagement /n Maintain up-to-date databases of student profiles, company contacts, recruitment records, salary packages, and alumni networks. /n Leverage the Alumni network to generate job leads, mentorship opportunities, and industry referrals. /n Prepare placement reports, brochures, statistics, and presentation decks for institutional leadership and accreditation bodies (e.g., NAAC, NBA). /n /n Required Qualifications &

• Eligibility /n Education (Mandatory) /n Undergraduate: B.Tech / B.E.



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

• Technology). /n Postgraduate: MBA / PGDM (Specialization in Marketing, HR, General Management, or Agribusiness Management). /n /n Experience /n Minimum Experience: 3 to 7 years of combined academic placement, corporate HR, or business development experience. /n Preferred Experience: Direct hands-on experience handling placements for Food Technology, or related allied domain students will be strongly preferred. /n /n Key Competencies &

• Technical Skills /n Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Indian and global food processing ecosystem (FMCG, Agritech, Dairy, Cold Chain, Packaging, Quality Control). /n Corporate Network: An established network of HR contacts and talent acquisition managers in food and FMCG firms. /n Communication Skills: Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills. /n Leadership &

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

• Tools: Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, CRM systems, and LinkedIn Talent Insights for corporate outreach. /n /n How to Apply: /n 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". /n

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