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Technical Lead, Mayonnaise & Tables Sauces

Job Description - Technical Lead, Mayonnaise & Tables Sauces




Our client is a major multinational food and beverage company.







Job Summary



The Technical Lead, Mayonnaise & Table Sauces, will lead the formulation, optimization, and industrialization of mayonnaise and wet condiments. The role requires deep technical expertise in emulsions, ingredient functionality, food chemistry, and large-scale manufacturing processes, and is responsible for driving innovation, improving quality, optimizing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the condiment portfolio.







Key Responsibilities







Product Development & Innovation







• Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for new product development (NPD), from bench to scale-up for mayonnaise, Mustard, dressings, and related sauces.



• Adapt and localize existing formulations to meet sensory, cost, and regulatory requirements







Technical Expertise & Process Optimization







• Provide subject-matter expertise in emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloids, and texture modifiers.



• Optimize mixing, homogenization, pasteurization, and filling processes.



• Troubleshoot emulsion instability (phase separation, syneresis, viscosity drift).







Ingredient & Supplier Collaboration







• Evaluate and approve raw materials (oils, eggs, plant proteins, acids, preservatives).



• Collaborate with suppliers to source innovative ingredients.



• Conduct comparative ingredient performance studies.







Cross-functional Project Leadership







• Act as technical lead for multi-market project launches,coordinating with commercial, QA, supply chain, and regulatory



affairs.



• Deliver assigned technical projects within timelines, budget, and performance KPIs






Requirements



  • Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Engineering, or Food Science.

  • +10 years’ experience in R&D and technical production, ideally in sauces, condiments, or broader food processing.

  • Demonstrated experience with product scale-up and production optimization.

  • Familiarity with FSSC 22000, ISO 9001, HACCP, and African food regulatory frameworks.

  • Strong technical knowledge of emulsified food systems and thermal processing.

  • Hands-on experience in food manufacturing, production scaling, and factory process management.

  • Open to candidates from across Africa, with particular preference for professionals from Francophone countries







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