Requisition ID: 57874
Position Type: FT Permanent
Workplace Arrangement: #LI-Onsite
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. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.
About the role
* Lead the proactive development of integrated solutions that drive sustainable growth and profitability for Kerry's bakery business in Europe.
* Manage the technical development activities related to allocated key Bakery accounts, ensuring that all products developed are appropriate to the specific application.
* Actively engage in the development of pro-active NPD presentations - Prototype and supporting documents.
* Assist and support other team members in day-to-day activities and champion internal collaboration.
Key responsibilities
* Product Development:
o Apply Kerry technologies, such as inclusions, enzymes, emulsifiers, flavour and other ingredients in Baked goods.
o Using Bakery processing machinery like Mixer & Oven.
o Upscaling of laboratory experiments to assist in industrial production in customer’s premises.
* Collaboration:
o Build strong relationships with all Internal & External stakeholders ensuring smooth project management.
* Documentation:
o Develop and maintain detailed product specifications, standards, and project timelines, any competitive analysis & shelf life studies. Ensure all results are captured, recorded and filed to ensure availability for future projects.
* Customer engagement:
o Develop strong relationships with Bakery customers, their marketplace and dynamics involved. Provide them with technical knowledge, experience and support when required.
Qualifications and skills
* Education:
o Bachelor's degree in Baking Science & Technology or Bakery & Patisserie Technology or Food Science or a related field.
* Experience:
o Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in food product development, preferably in the bakery industry. Familiarity with food safety regulations and quality assurance practices.
o Technical knowledge & operational experience across various bakery Products – Bread, Biscuits, Muffins, Cakes.
* Skills:
o Understanding of new product development process including scale up to market.
o Bakery Application Experience.
o Good knowledge on Bakery Ingredients & its application.
o Effective communication and teamwork skills to collaborate with various departments and stakeholders.
o Work well in an ambiguous setting; self-motivated; proactive.
o Good presentation and project management skills.
o Ability to work under pressure to ensure deadlines are met.
o Ability to perform consistently in a fast-paced environment by troubleshooting and problem solving.
o Desire and willingness for continuous learning.
* Work Environment:
o This position requires working in both laboratory and production environments.
o Occasional travel to production facilities, customers and industry conferences will be required.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a “starter kit,” investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.
Recruiter: #LI-RG2
Posting Type: LI
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