About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world.
About the role
This is a challenging opportunity to lead the proactive development of integrated solutions that drive sustainable growth and profitability for Kerry's bakery business in Europe. As the primary expert on customer needs related to finished bakery products and processes, you will provide specialised knowledge in the application of Kerry technologies to enhance customer offerings.
* Lead the formulation and development of new bakery products, including bread, pastries, cakes, and other baked goods.
* Strong technical knowledge across a variety of bakery processes, formulations, technologies (enzymes, emulsifiers, texture systems, natural and chemical preservatives, etc.) and ingredients.
* Background in food or cereal chemistry, sensory, spoilage, food packaging with bakery operational experience or processing knowledge preferably.
Key responsibilities
Product Development:
You will be responsible for:
* Leading the development of new bakery products, ensuring they meet high quality standards.
* Collaborating closely with the Commercial team to support key business initiatives.
* Conducting research on new ingredients, baking techniques, and technologies to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Research and Innovation:
You will conduct research on new ingredients, baking techniques, and technologies to improve product quality and manufacturing processes.
Quality Assurance:
You will test food samples for quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory standards.
Process Optimisation:
You will design and optimise production processes and machinery for large-scale manufacturing of bakery products.
Collaboration:
You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including marketing, production, and sales, to implement new product launches and promotional strategies.
Documentation:
You will develop and maintain detailed product specifications, standards, and project timelines.
Consumer Insights:
You will keep up to date with current consumer trends and preferences to guide product development efforts.
Troubleshooting:
You will troubleshoot technical challenges with cross-functional technology leads and able to perform consistently in a fast-paced environment by trouble shooting and problem solving.
Qualifications and skills
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, or a related field.
* Minimum of 10 years of experience in food product development, preferably in the bakery industry.
* Experience with gluten-free and other specialty bakery products.
* Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality assurance practices.
Work Environment: On-site, occasional travel to production facilities, customers and industry conferences required.