Assist the R&D Manager in product development for filling (50%) as well as conducting daily analytical testing of products (RM & FG) to develop QC spec parameters and analysing micro-safety results of outside laboratory (20%). Support cross functional team and manage product cutting, sensory evaluation, and reformulation of current products (15%). Execute and manage the pre-requisites and implementation of the food quality systems “HACCP & ISO22000” (15%).

Key Tasks

• Supporting and assisting the R&D Manager in new product development.

• Evaluating current and alternative food ingredients.

• Supporting products’ innovation.

• Running applications and baking tests for finished goods in R&D lab.

• Supporting production team in recipes line adaptations and new products commissioning.

• Executing product recipe and conduct sensory evaluation of NPD.

• Participating on cross functional teams to ensure effective resolution of technical issues.

• Evaluating current and alternative food ingredients and products used in the development and production of finished goods; to maintain compliance with specifications and standards that have been established during the test and trial period of new products.

• Responsible for the sample preparation for customers & internal technical validation.

• Provide necessary technical information on products to customers.

• Execute lab QA tests for all incoming raw material & finished goods in QC lab.

• Execute spontaneous line quality checks.

• Analysing quality concerns identified via product inspection and from field service operations while coordinating and producing daily, weekly and monthly quality control reports.

• Implementing the set quality policies and standards.

• Verify and validate implementation of quality and food safety manual.

• Prepare Technical Data Sheets.

• Monitor supplier performance and quality / food safety performance.

• Visit the customers when needed to test the fillings (samples) together in order to know and understand more their requirements

Job Profile

• 2-5 years of R&D experience, preferably from F&B manufacturing industry.

• Bachelor degree in food science or related field.

• Fluent in English and Arabic.

• Analytical with very good communication/commercial skills.

• Has a strong knowledge and/or interest for food ingredients and applications.

Competencies

• Should have good planning and organizational skills.

• Should have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Should be multitasking, and able to perform under stress and meet deadlines. 

• Should have analytical skills to properly manage the department’s data.