Technical Manager/Senior Flavourist - Global FMCG Company - Gauteng, JohannesburgTechnical Manager/Senior Flavourist - Sub-Saharan Africa(BSc/MSc/PhD Food Science or Chemistry or similar)Global FMCG CompanySouth Africa based.Our client is a leading global FMCG company providing products and solutions across a broad front in the fast-moving consumer goods environment on all the continents.Products and solutions are provided in the following areas:taste, texture & healthperfumery and beautyhuman health, nutrition & careThe company wishes to appoint an experienced senior flavourist professional as technical manager & senior flavourist to join the EMEA team, with special focus on leading a team of professionals and technologists serving sub-Saharan Africa.The ideal incumbent will have well-developed leadership and management skills and experience in the flavour creation arena.The position will be based in South Africa.Experience, Know-How & Competencies should include:a perfect knowledge of the creation palette (flavouring & non-flavouring) including chemical structure and physico-chemical parameters;flavour creation practice;subject matter expertise in the flavour science;knowledge and understanding of regulatory, cost, sensory target and technical constraints in the industry;well versed in the use of AI guided flavour creation tools;well-developed customer centricity skills;well-developed business acumen.Key Performance Areas:Amongst others, responsibilities will include:leading and managing application technologists;ensuring business unit strategies are executed within the team;recommending new and innovative industrial processes for new product lines and installations for clients;working in close collaboration with other regional technical teams;preparing and leading client technical presentations;supporting commercial/business development team with presentation and application;collaborating with laboratory professionals in respect of best of breed laboratory practices;The Requisite Qualifications, Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, And Experience:Qualifications:At least a BSc degree in a relevant discipline, e.g. food science, chemistry or similar is non-negotiable.A postgraduate qualification in food science or chemistry, such as an MSc or a PhD will be advantageous.A postgraduate business qualification would be advantageous.Experience & Know-How:A technical background in food science/the food industry/chemistry is non-negotiable.A minimum of 8, preferably 10+ years of professional experience in the food/flavour industry.A broad knowledge of the food industry, especially as it relates to flavour creation.A well-developed/subject matter expertise level of know-how in respect of sweet goods, beverages and savoury food categories.Solid experience in leading and managing a qualified/experienced technical team in the flavour creation industry.Well-developed skills in leading and managing people.Ability to lead and manage multiple projects and engage in sound self-management to achieve objectives.Well-developed analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.Well-developed strategic thinking abilities.Well-developed innovation skills and mindset.Fluency in the English language.Personal and interpersonal gravitas and the ability to influence and persuade at all levels with all stakeholders internally and externally.Demonstrable customer centricity.Well-developed rational and organisation management skills and protocols.Well-developed business nous will be required.
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