Product Development Technologist - Fillings & Decors
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The R&D; Technologist Fillings and Decors is responsible for leading R&D; projects related to the product categories of Fruit Fillings, Cream Fillings & Decors. This includes all projects related to innovation, renovation, tailor made projects, process-production improvements, cost reduction.
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This role, is a key driver in the business development in the country by supporting the local sales force, including direct support to customers for the implementation of the developed products.
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AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS
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- Lead new product development
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- Provide R&D; support to production
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- Assure training and technical support to the business development team (sales, marketing) and customers
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- Active networking and technological leadership
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- Regulatory compliance, IP protection and data management
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- Experience in related industry will be an advantage
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- 3-7 years of R&D;/technical experience/formulation
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- Knowledge on starch, hydrocolloids, and baked goods
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- Professional fluency in English is required for both written and verbal communication.
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- Food science, engineer or related background
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SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
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- Excellent organization, planning and project management skills
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- Hands-on mentality
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- Team player
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- Dynamic and proactive
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- Valuable communication skills
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- Good sense of synthesis
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- Multi-Task: can work in parallel on different projects
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