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Pasta Specialist : Research and Development ManagerThe Ideal Research and Development Specialist should have previous experience from a Pasta Factory with a demonstrated history of working as the Plant or Factory Manager .Must be Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D).Education:Bachelors degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience.B.S. degree in nutrition, food science, or food technology is preferred.Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Research and Development or related field.Ability to read, analyze in English, French/ Portuguese / Spanish would be an advantageTravel is essential , as the candidate must be willing to travel through Africa, Middle East and the world - at least 30-40 % of your time will be spent travelling.Role and Responsibilities:
Understand raw materials, packages, and finished goods and processing, technical function of each material and effectiveness threshold in order to assess regulatory compliance.Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.Design and test products to ensure shelf life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).Conduct variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation.Understand and apply knowledge of federal, state, local and international government and industry regulations pertaining to standards on food safety, nutrition, food preparation and processing in the design and development of products to ensure compliance.Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited t...
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Pasta Specialist : Research and Development Manager
The Ideal Research and Development Specialist should have previous experience from a Pasta Factory with a demonstrated history of working as the Plant or Factory Manager .
Must be Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Education: Bachelors degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S. degree in, Food science, or Food technology, Chemical engineering is preferred.
Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Research and Development or related field. Ability to read, analyze in English, French/ Portuguese / Spanish would be an advantage Travel is essential , as the candidate must be willing to travel through Africa, Middle East and the world - at least 30-40 % of your time will be spent travelling.
Role and Responsibilities:
Understand raw materials, packages, and finished goods and processing, technical function of each material and effectiveness threshold in order to assess regulatory compliance.
Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.
Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.
Design and test products to ensure shelf life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).
Conduct variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.
Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.
Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.
Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation. Understand and apply knowledge of federal, state, local and international government and industry regulations pertaining to standards on food safety, nutrition, food preparation and processing in the design and development of products to ensure compliance.
Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.
Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited to, test report, Standard Formulation, Standard Process, any other n...
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Pasta Specialist : Research and Development ManagerThe Ideal Research and Development Specialist should have previous experience from a Pasta Factory with a demonstrated history of working as the Plant or Factory Manager .Must be Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Management, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, and Research and Development (R&D). Education: Bachelors degree (B.S.) or equivalent combination of education and experience. B.S. degree in, Food science, or Food technology, Chemical engineering is preferred.Minimum 5-7 years related experience in Research and Development or related field. Ability to read, analyze in English, French/ Portuguese / Spanish would be an advantage Travel is essential , as the candidate must be willing to travel through Africa, Middle East and the world - at least 30-40 % of your time will be spent travelling. Role and Responsibilities:Understand raw materials, packages, and finished goods and processing, technical function of each material and effectiveness threshold in order to assess regulatory compliance.Perform activities relevant to the product development process, which may include but not limited to conceptualization, formulation and prototype evaluation, optimization and standardization, cost calculation, commercial translation and product launch.Select new materials and negotiate prices for new materials and current materials, updating material list or vendors as needed with the goal of reducing the cost of the current materials.Design and test products to ensure shelf life stability and all aspects of product (flavor, color and texture, nutritional content etc.).Conduct variety of applicable tests and analyses on products to determine inherent properties and present analysis of results to the department for further product development and improvement.Research consumer awareness or trends, relating to product development (including legal issues). Execution of research on consumer taste preference through validation internally and/or externally.Collaborate with process engineers, plant management, marketing specialists and external customers in order insure projects remain on schedule and within budget.Conduct production trials to ensure successful launch of new and revised products.Monitor production to confirm plant capability and conformance to design criteria and train plant operation. Understand and apply knowledge of federal, state, local and international government and industry regulations pertaining to standards on food safety, nutrition, food preparation and processing in the design and development of products to ensure compliance.Report and present oral and written updates including product demonstrations to team and customers.Prepare all necessary document such as, but not limited to, test report, Standard Formulation, Standard Process, any other necess
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We are looking for someone who has a minimum qualification of a Diploma in Food Science with experience in product development.Conditions of service will be disclosed to the selected candidates.If you meet the criteria, kindly send your detailed CV to the WhatsApp number: 0615408020
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*Reference: CPT001597-AK-2*
FMCG concern is seeking a Senior Chemical Engineer for their plant in Mobeni.
*Responsibilities:*
* Conduct research to develop new and improved manufacturing processes
* Establish safety procedures for those working with dangerous chemicals
* Develop processes for separating components of liquids and gases, or for generating electrical currents, by using controlled chemical processes
* Design and plan the layout of equipment
* Conduct tests and monitor the performance of processes throughout production
* Troubleshoot problems with manufacturing processes
* Evaluate equipment and processes to ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations
* Estimate production costs for management
* Some chemical engineers, known as process engineers, specialize in a particular process, such as oxidation (a reaction of oxygen with chemicals to make other chemicals) or polymerization (making plastics and resins).
* Others specialize in a particular field, such as nanomaterials (extremely small substances) or biological engineering. Still others specialize in developing specific products.
* In addition, chemical engineers work in the production of energy, electronics, food, clothing, and paper. They must understand how the manufacturing process affects the environment and the safety of workers and consumers.
* Chemical engineers also conduct research in the life sciences, biotechnology, and business services.
*Requirements:*
* Chemical engineers must have a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering or a related field. Employers also value practical experience, so internships and cooperative engineering programs, in which students earn college credit and experience, can be helpful.
* 7 to 10 Years relevant experience
*Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.*
R Negotiable - Annually
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Minimum requirements for the role: Tertiary qualification in food sciences or food technology or related is preferred.Previous experience and knowledge regarding baking ingredients as well as a good understanding of enzymes and the use of enzymes in baking and milling processes is pref.Previous experience having worked within the baking or milling or food ingredient industry is essential for the role.Export experience is preferred but not essential for the role.The company is keen to train someone into a key account manager role who has had good laboratory experience and who has good communication and people skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for: Providing scientific consultation on milling and bakery ingredients to African clients.Servicing clients (wheat mills) in Sub Saharan African countries.Developing strong relationships within the milling industry amongst thedifferent countries serviced.Responsible for application services, technical assistance, development of new recipes and process optimization.Promoting companies milling and bakery ingredients.Managing key accounts.Managing the sales growth of functional bakery ingredients (enzymes and emulsifiers) to the food industry.Preparing sales forecasts, budgets and pricing on an annual basis.Working on product development projects for major milling companies and food manufacturers. Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.
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Requirements: MatricDegree in Food Science, Food Technology, Consumer studies or similar qualification.Minimum 3 years experience in Food, Pharma development or production. Duties and Responsibilities: Customer account management: PO receipt & loading.Tracking of orders.Liaison with customer on ETA and any production issues.Liaison with customer product dispatch plan.Price increases where necessary.Populating planning documents.Working with Production Supervisors to plan production (communicating customers priorities to be considered when planning).Response to any customer queries. Food & Pharma product development: Project management for all new & updated products.Receiving brief from customer on new product.Identifying new trends & proposing new products to customer.Theoretical formulation of product.Advising on regulatory restrictions.Sourcing of new raw materials & packaging where required.Theoretical costing of new product.Communicating any product limitations with customer & suggesting solutions.Quotation of new products.Creation of taste sample for customer (effervescent powders and tablets, syrups, ,Teas, powders).Receipt of feedback of samples & improving to meet customers expectations.Managing costs & product quality when sampling & quoting.Assisting, where applicable & possible, with labeling information for product.Managing trials of new products (tablets, capsules, liquids, sachets), with help of RP.Creating new product codes and Bill of Materials (BOMs) for bulk & finished goods.Liaising with Quality department & relevant document controller for Batch Manufacturing Documents (BMDs) creation.Quality sign off for documents for production.Assist RP with new & improvement on processes & relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Quality assurance for production: Final finished goods release upon dispatch.Audit of BMDs to ensure correct manufacturing process followed.Managing any customer complaints for products manufactured in Plant 2.Assist QA Manager ensuring plant 2 upholds standards in FSSC & GMP manufacturing practices.Following FSSC & HACCP SOPs for internal audits.Assist QA Manager with updates of SOPs.
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