ROLE OVERVIEW
The Site R&D Technologist is a key part of the Industrialisation & Value Creation Team within our R&D function. The core purpose of this role is to scale new products to full manufacturing and improve profitability through reformulation and process optimization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Site R&D Technologist will be broadly responsible for
* Troubleshooting product and process deviations
* Reformulation substitutions maintain quality
* Cost improvement projects with procurement and operations
The day-to-day role will include the following but will extend to all activity needed to fulfil the key responsibilities above.
* Plan, conduct and document product and process trials, including full measurement, SOP adherence, analysis of results, and clear next-step recommendations.
* Reformulate, implement and optimize recipes to meet nutrition, palatability, and manufacturing requirements in collaboration with product development and innovation teams
* Provide technical support for customer requests, presentations, and queries related to formulations on site
* Coordinate with cross-functional teams (operations, procurement, engineering and site quality) to ensure manufacturability compliance, and timely project delivery
* Manage site activities and maintenance of the site product portfolio
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
* Food science/Nutritionist/ Food Engineer qualification or equivalent.
* Excellent communication skills - both oral and written - and the ability to work with cross functional teams and departments.
* Good organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
* Problem solving and decision-making skills.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines in a rapidly changing environment.
* A logical and investigative mind.
* Food science and nutritional awareness both from a legislative, regulatory and best practice perspective i.e. food safety, hygiene, nutritional requirements.