Research and Development Jr Manager

Overview

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The Opportunity

The main goal for this position is to ensure flawless and on time execution of Core PC for Brazil, SoCo, Andean and In-House Blending upgrade Colombia. In order to do so, it's necessary to understand and be aligned with brand global and regional strategies to deliver suitable seasoning accordingly. This role requires to have deep technical understanding of seasoning technologies and its applications. Also requires to be able to deliver projects independently and face both R&D areas and BU. This role also includes not just innovation but also Pep +, core product upgrades, productivity and In house blending understanding.

Your Impact

As Technical Senior Supervisor your responsibilities would consist of:

• AOP execution throughout stage gate process, on time and flawless documentation.
• Execute seasoning development based on GIB. Execute and coordinate new seasonings' scaling and production start up at industrial level ensuring quality and flavor design.
• Collaborate, align projects and next steps with all key R&D functional (Food Safety, Regulatory, Sensory, Product Development) and x-functional (Marketing, Supply Chain, Purchasing)
• Strong collaboration with base brand Product Development team to integrate flavor solutions (topical, in-dough, slurry) according to flavor direction.
• Strong partnership with seasoning/flavor suppliers to leverage their expertise working together to deliver assertive seasoning designs against flavor briefs.
• Collaborate with internal Sensory partners to understand flavor mapping, competence, white spaces and evaluate consumer response to developed seasonings/flavors.
• Leverage internal analytical & sensory partners to qualify/quantify taste & volatile profiles, and to define seasoning material properties
• Create, update, route, and manage specifications & documentation including: raw material specs, seasoning specs.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Career related to Food Industry (Food Chemistry, Food Technology, Food Engineering, Chemical Engineering)
• Functional knowledge on technologies and raw materials (seasonings, flavors)
• Manufacturing processes knowledge
• Seasonings development (preferred)
• Advance English and Spainsh language communication skills, both oral and written
• Basic knowledge of statistics
• Unit operations such as frying, drying and packaging
• Frequently taste samples products, identify differences in flavor attributes and provide qualitative feedback to cross functional partners and suppliers.
• Independently coordinate and execute R&D tests
• Demonstrated competency to execute multiple projects and deliver assertive and fast results while overcoming obstacles
• Results driven
• Work under pressure
• Leadership
• Negotiation
• Networking (Globally)
• Minimum 3 years in the flavor industry with PROVEN knowledge related to flavors (compounding, spray drying, extracts) operations
• Creativity
• Communication
• Team work

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.