Reference: Pta000041-VLR-1
We are looking for a R&D Technologist for a company within the FMCG industry that is based in Centurion.
Duties & Responsibilities
Requirements:
- Degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Processing / Manufacturing or related field.
- Minimum 3 years’ work experience in food development, food processes, food ingredient functionality and ingredient interactions.
- Minimum 3 years’ laboratory / bench top experience in a research food laboratory or product development environment.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in use of laboratory analytical instrumentation, Lab Filtration system and scale equipment.
- Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
- MS Office and Excel – knowledge beyond Lookup Functions, Pivots, Charting and Importing & Exporting data.
- An analytical mind with strong math skills.
- Excellent organizational and planning skills.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities – Afrikaans and English.
- Attention to detail, reliable and accurate.
- High level of technical aptitude – an ability to learn new technical systems and tools quickly.
- Ability to work under pressure and a willingness to work to tight deadlines while managing multiple projects.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Valid driver’s license and own vehicle.
Responsibilities (Not limited to):
New product development - Developing products from stipulated brief.
- Calculate theoretical and final costing of the new product.
- Sourcing of new raw materials.
- Resubmission of samples with feedback applied.
- Execute shelf life and stability testing of new products.
New Products / Ingredients - Evaluating raw material submissions from suppliers.
- Research and application of new ingredients or ideas.
- Able to proactively identify needs and develop both internal and external resources to meet them.
- Leverage competitive set and competitor technology differences to provide competitive advantage and uniqueness.
- Able to analyse competitive products to ascertain processes and formulations.
- Remains well informed of state of the business in terms of net sales and market share as well as new product launches.
Factory Support - Oversee the blending and packing of the first run of a new product.
- Assist with the testing and approval of factory blends vs lab control samples.
- Assist with the investigation and issue corrective actions required to fix any failed batches.
- Investigate formulation changes that can address process issues on the filling line.
Paperwork Submissions - Compile nutritional reports of the developed product.
- Receiving and filing of documentation on all new raw materials.
- Creation and amendments of Batch Cards.
- Compiling bulk BOMs.
- Review and maintain label and packaging specification updates.
- Ensure TRELLO boards are always updated and accurate.
- Ensure all project spreadsheets are always updated and accurate.
- Manage and maintain the R&D folder online.
- Create mixing instructions and batch cards for drinks to be sent to 3rd Party.
- Create and review company product specification sheets with the QC Team.
Price Negotiations - Research for suppliers or similar ingredients at lower cost.
- Drive for continuous margin enhancement of new product portfolio.
- Ensures communication between development team and supply chain to facilitate cost effective products.
Labels - Review client labels for conformance to R146 Regulations relating to the labelling and advertising of foodstuffs.
Administration of Projects - Effective distribution of projects between team members.
- Ensuring that projects are done in time.
- Manage conflicts between timelines of different projects.
Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have not heard from us in 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr
