Application / Product Developer: Beverages

Position: Application / Product Developer: Beverages
Salary: Market related
Location: Paarl, Western Cape
Job type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Production (Food and Beverage)
Reference Number: CWR.APD.DSA.11092024
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is a global producer, marketer and provider of technology-driven natural ingredients, ingredient systems and integrated solutions for the food and beverage industry. They are looking for an experienced Application / Product Developer to join their team.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Developing new recipes for customer- and innovation projects, matching products and further development of existing recipes. Part of a team in the Application Laboratory that must meet project goals by developing commercially viable products, preparing application samples, recording information and creating documentation accurately.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Preparation of application samples and performing analytical checks on development samples
Selecting and sampling flavors for customer requirements
Research of new ingredients
Develop formulations, keeping costs and raw material sustainability in mind and liaising with QA, Sourcing and Production departments in this respect
Coordinating and keeping record of samples coming in and going out of the laboratory
Liaising with suppliers regarding raw material documentation and samples
Managing development projects and organising of project information
Formulation of new products, line extensions or matches as per brief
Sensory evaluation
Compiling technical documentation and complete production handover
Ensuring Good Laboratory Practice is maintained in the Application Laboratory
Ensuring flavor library is organized and up to date
Attending factory trials when requested, both in-house and on customer premises
Creating and maintaining recipes in SAP
Collaborating with Technical Project Manager and Sales on all development projects

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Grade 12
BSc/National Diploma in Food Technology, Food Science or related qualification

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

2 – 5 Years' work experience in a Product Development/Application position where the focus was on Beverage Development (Alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
South African Food Legislation knowledge is required, as is the tasting of a variety of Beverage products, specifically Alcoholic products
SAP experience

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