RD&A Scientist Snacks

Requisition ID: 66031

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

This role will be responsible for Product development for snacks seasonings, with potential support on other savoury EUM. Industry experience will be a strong advantage in this role, but it is not mandatory.

The role will entail customer facing visits for presentations, and support with factory trials. The role is focused in South Africa & other neighboring countries.

The role will report direct to the RDA manager for snacks. The Scientist will be responsible for the quality, food safety and aesthetics of the product, and he should follow standard development WOW and ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP), food safety, Safe Quality Food (SQF) standards and product quality standards.

Location : Durban, South Africa

Reporting to : RDA Director South Africa

Key responsibilities

• Develop products that meets customer briefs, within customer expected deadlines and price targets.
• Proactively create and enhance products that close market gaps or allow Kerry customers to remain competitive.
• Document ingredients, formulations, processes, and other testing involved with new product development.
• Organizing and participating in sensory evaluation and trials of products.
• Generating ideas for new products and researching feasibility in terms of profitability, resource availability and compliance with regulations.
• Conducting good laboratory practices which includes maintaining laboratory and equipment hygiene.
• Preforming any other duty as it may be assigned by the office and line manager. Qualifications and skills

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• Preferably a bachelor’s degree in food science and technology/microbiology.
• Preferably a minimum 3 years product development & or process and manufacturing experience.
• Team player.
• Creative and innovative thinking skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong communication skills.

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-RG1

Posting Type: LI