Food Technologist

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About Kerry:   

Kerry offers the industry’s largest portfolio of Taste & Nutrition Systems and Functional Ingredients & Actives, serving the Global Food, Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries. We work with the world’s top Retailers and Manufacturing companies to produce some of the best private-label products and tailored Food & Beverage solutions on the market. We also work with the leading Food Service chains helping to deliver appetising, relevant and innovative custom solutions, using our expertise in new product development, production and commercialisation.

Founded in 1972 in Co. Kerry, Ireland, the Kerry Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, and has succeeded in achieving sustained profitability. We have annualised sales in excess of €5 billion and supply over 15,000 food ingredients and flavour products to customers in more than 140 countries worldwide. We have established over 100 manufacturing sites, operate in over 30 countries, and employee 24,000 people worldwide.

Kerry has been present in the Asia-Pacific region since 1997 and has grown its business to become a supplier of choice for our regional and local customers. Kerry APAC employs nearly 3,500 talented people across the APAC region.

Kerry’s diverse, high performance teams are key to our innovative culture and ongoing success. Retaining and developing their enthusiasm and determination to succeed is central to Kerry’s strategy for growth and development. Kerry provides ongoing career development programmes for employees, through which they can enhance the skills, knowledge and capability necessary to deliver our future growth. Being a truly global company, our employees in Asia-Pacific have opportunities to develop their careers in a global environment, with training, career development and international opportunities across the global Kerry footprint.

Our Values:      Commitment | Teamwork | Excellence | Entrepreneurial | Value Creation

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research for the improvement of existing products and the development of new products, outlining procedures and specifications
• Understand key commercial requirements of the ingredient industry
• Responsible for product development from initiation to launch conferring with the cross functional team where appropriate
• Implement industry recognised methods and keep up to date on best practice requirements
• Contribute to some and lead other presentations and record detailed feedback
• Work on PIP (Profit Improvement Projects) opportunities for both Raw Material and Finished products
• Interact and troubleshoot with customers on application concerns
• Provide appropriate training and education to staff on production, application and technical issues
• Ensure good laboratory practices and lab protocols are being met
• Involve recording documentation and methodology into appropriate database
• Attend trade shows, conferences, scientific meetings and short courses as necessary

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry or Food Science
• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in similar food industry
• Prior experience of working with a variety of product areas within Culinary and Savory Laboratory, pilot plant and factory experience
• Experience in managing both internal and external relationships including Commercial/Sales team and Customers
• Self-motivated with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
• Excellent Problem Solving & Analytical Skills
• Process orientated and improvement focused
• Excellent Communication skills