Junior Process Technologist at McCormick & Company

Job description

This individual is responsible for managing process improvement projects in a production environment, as they relate to the group's objective of supporting customer quality targets. Provide technical and process assistance to produce consistent, cost effective and high quality products:

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducting production trials on product development suggested seasoning improvements to meet the customers’ functionality targets
• Improve & optimise existing processes used in the production of finished products to ensure consistent, repeatable and cost effective manufacturing. Hereby resulting in reduced waste, down time and non-conforming materials.
• Assist with the commercialisation of new products, ensuring effective conversion during trial phase from laboratory to production environment.
• Ensure that comprehensive trial reports are published after each trial
• Work closely with Operations, Quality and Product development teams to deliver quick effective solutions to improve customer target requirements.

CANDIDATE PROFILE:

• Diploma or B.Tech. in Food Technology; B.Sc. Food Science; Engineering qualification
• Some or no experience in a FMCG Quality / Technical / NPD / Production / Process role.
• Previous product development or process experience in dry blending - seasonings, marinades, brines and coating systems will be an advantage
• Process Engineering experience preferred
• High level PC skills, including Word, Excel and databases
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent/Strong problem solving skills
• Strong Team Player/Team Leader skills
• Self-motivated & results driven approach
• Assertive and able to deal effectively with people at all levels of the organisation
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and to deal with constant change
• Driver's licence & own transport required.