Job Details
Type: Full Time
Post Date: 30+ days ago
Industry: Other
Job Description
About the Role:
The position will support the Kerry business - R&D, Regulatory, Marketing, Commercial, Operations and Quality teams. The individual will help evaluate the totality of the existing scientific evidence and translate into product positioning and messaging, within the context of existing regulations.
Key Responsibilities:
Product development of commercially viable seasoning solutions from brief to launch based on robust formulation, application and processes.
Demonstrate robust technical understanding a variety of flavors and key savory raw materials (spices, herbs, vegetable powders, yeast etc.), snack seasoning bases and seasoning functionality
Develop cost effective solutions meeting relevant local regulatory requirements
Demonstrate clear knowledge of seasoning application on different formats and becomes recognised as a solutions partner by our customers. Interact and troubleshoot with customers on application concerns
Work with customers and suppliers to develop innovative solutions and resolve technical problems leading to the formation of strong technical relationships
Work closely with Operations, Sales, Marketing and Regulatory teams to develop integrated, innovative and market relevant solutions
Support innovation for new product development and identify new business opportunities to meet customer and consumer needs in Middle East market
Has a good understanding of operational systems to fulfill R, D&A responsibility in product scale ups and commercializations
Develops food system formulations and related applications stability performance through demonstrated understanding of food formulation, chemical interactions, sensory testing and identify suitable methods for analysis
Identify and evaluate technologies and ingredients for new product development, improvements of existing products; leverage existing technologies to identify and promote innovation opportunities
Keeps up to date on best practice and competitor benchmarking on product development to ensure Kerry's leadership position
Qualifications and Skills:
Minimum Bachelors/Masters Degree in Food Science/Technology, Chemistry or a related Applied Science
Minimum of 5 years' experience working in applications / development technologist / scientist roles in the Food industry
Prior experience of developing a variety of product within Savoury Snacks (non-negotiable), raw material knowledge and ingredient functionality as well as sensory evaluation skills
Technical and functional excellence in laboratory, pilot plant and factory environment
Demonstrate a strong initiative and a hands-on approach, ability to prioritise
Demonstrate personal accountability, collaborative approach, Open minded, self-starter and ownership of actions to completion
Excellent ability to communicate effectively
Innovation and creativity
Customer engagement
Experience dealing with markets in Middle East is highly desirable
From a small dairy company in the southwest of Ireland to a global multinational in 50 years, the journey of Kerry tells a story of how belief and vision were combined to create a unique company. We’ve stayed close to our food heritage while drawing on expertise and inspiration from all over the world. Our organization is committed to helping delight and nourish consumers everywhere. The last five decades have seen extraordinary change in the way people live their lives. Kerry’s experience means we rise to this challenge: developing solutions that meet evolving tastes and provide sustainable nutrition for generations to come.
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