Food Technologist

Manage execution of plans for development of new products to meet agreed timescales and product development requirements Leads and initiates the development of food products and processes as driven by business needs of the organisation. Oversees new product development throughout its lifecycle from conception to manufacturing implementation, including the sensory evaluations of food products and definition of manufacturing formulation and process control parameters. Develops and maintains project plans, identifying critical paths and resources required Manage scale-up of new recipes from laboratory scale to production scale Manages projects and plant costs from testing to implementation Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning the application of new ingredient / processing technologies Design and execute stability studies for recipe development, sensory and analytical testing of recipes Review and validate recipes to ensure compliance to government food regulations for all markets Ensure the adherence of new and existing products to gross profits as set by the Company Develop recommendations and justifications on Profit and Quality Improvement Programs Takes charge of presentation of samples to Management and Sales Team Provide training and technical support to Manufacturing, QA, and Technology Works closely with the Sales team, Production teams, QAQC, and Purchasing. Job Requirements: Degree in Food Science, Chemistry or similar discipline At least 2 years of Product Development and R&D experience from concept to commercialization Experience in ingredient and flavour applications Knowledge of flour application and/or frozen food will be useful for work Ability to accurately prepare specifications, label declarations and formulations with no technical errors Have knowledge in food chemistry and statistical analysis as used in designing experiments and measuring process capabilities Must articulate strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent analytical and problem solving skills Have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office