Product Application Technologist

SUMMARY:
PRODUCT APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGIST - FMCG - CAPE TOWN

POSITION INFO:
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.)

• 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

• 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.