Product Application Technologist

Position: Job Title:Product Application Technologist
Western Cape, Cape Town
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGIST -
FMCG -
CAPE TOWN
Main Purpose of the Job:
Responsible for product development and applications for fresh and processed products in the meat, baking and vegan market for local and international applications.

Responsibilities:
TIC Product Development Projects:

Develop a plan of action based on request form received from NPD

Liaise with Sales Representatives and NPD regarding relevant requirements potentially omitted by clients

Create rough outline of recipe

Check all required parts and ingredients necessary are in stock

Liaise with Product Applications Manager for ingredient orders

Assemble machine(s) to be used in testing

Physically make product mix

Run product mix on relevant machine(s)

Communicate outcome of trial to NPD/ Product Applications Manager etc.

Report on any concerns to Product Applications Manager

Compile a detailed product report on the trials that were done.

Maintain database of project statuses and previous product mixes

Evaluate meat ingredients (i.e. particle size, binding, water, between meat particles etc.)

Customer Support and Machine Installations (Alginate):

Perform TIC equipment installations

Perform product trials with customers

Evaluate factory set-up and make recommendations in terms of (inefficiencies?)

Assist with scaling of process and products to equipment onsite

Manage process related queries

Requirements:

Bachelors/ master’s in food technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Food Science.

Must have a valid driver’s license and own vehicle and willing to travel to customers in the Western Cape.

For more information please contact:

Kristen Davis