RD&A Scientist - Snacks at Kerry

About the role

• Responsible for undertaking research activities and development of new products or the adjustment of existing products from brief to launch. Including the implement and handover of new approved products and processes to Operations.

Key responsibilities

•  Lead the development and application of new products and processes from a brief to launch
•  Implement and handover new approved products and processes to Operations
•  Innovate new products and process
•  Ensure products are brought to market timeously 
•  Plan and assign resources to these developments accordingly
•  Source new raw material for new products.
•  Ensure that all HACCP and ISO as well as Health and Safety Standards are maintained in RD&A.
•  Liaising with sales, operations and QC as required
•  Is responsible for meeting predefined Key Performance Indicator (KPI) targets. Monitors and measures performance against targets. Takes action where necessary to ensure target achievement.
•  Keeps up to date on best practice and competitor benchmarking on product development within the product group to ensure Kerry's leadership position

Qualifications and skills

•  Diploma/Degree in food Technology or Food Science
•  Minimum of 5 years' experience 
•  Raw material knowledge of ingredient functionality
•  Prior experience of developing a variety of product within Savoury Snacks (non negotiable)
•  Knowledge and experience with Microsoft word, power point and excel.
•  Knowledge and experience of SAP is a plus
•  HACCP, ISO and Quality Management systems

Competencies Required:

•  Culinary Dry product development & application knowledge and or beverage development & application knowledge
•  Processing technology competency
•  Communication & Knowledge Sharing
•  Achievement through People
•  Openness & Managing Change
•  Technical / Functional Excellence
•  Drive & Determination
•  Relationship Building
•  Innovation & Creativity
•  Customer Engagement