Application Technologist - Baking

Key Result Areas: Performance Standards

• Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with the evaluation and improvement of existing product lines.
• Contribute to the business objectives and strategic product development by assisting with and/or developing, formulating and testing new products to meet customer requirements.
• Ensure the products meet standards before market introduction/launch.
• Report results, findings, conclusions and recommendations on all new ingredients, products and suppliers to maximize profit and ensure a competitive advantage.
• Assist with technology innovation and stay abreast of new ingredients and developments in the sweet good areas including technical literature, trade literature and patents.
• Fulfil the role of a Project Manager by adhering to the New Product Development Process, including all documentation. Ideation to product launch.
• Assist with and/or evaluate and report on potential new AB Mauri products from GBI and sister companies, as required.
• Conduct all activities in a safe manner, wear PPE as necessary. Technical Services
• Contribute to technical training seminars and/or information, as requested.
• Provide manufacturing, sales and marketing support upon request.
• Support procurement by evaluating and testing new and alternative raw materials.
• Aid in providing technical information and assistance to sales, marketing and customers with implementation of products, especially customized as needed, thus building a collaborative relationship with vendors and customers.
• Support TSMs in the field, as required.
• Expense Control
• Ensure department expenses are within budget.
• Comply with the Corporate Travel policy and control spending.
• Contribute to department and capital budget preparations to ensure budget meets laboratory needs, as requested.
• Reporting
• Actively update line management on progression of projects.
• Communicate results, conclusions and recommendations of new product testing in accurate and timely manner to all appropriate personnel.
• Professionally interact and communicate with Product Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Marketing, Quality, Sales and other departments.
• Complete weekly reports and monthly project reviews by due date.
• Complete project documentations within the product life cycle management software.
• Accurately document project progress and reports, including making conclusions, and recommendations.
• Customer Focus
• Is dedicated to meeting customer needs.
• Advocate for the customer-uncompromising and committed-always seeking to “make it easier” for our customers.
• Actively listens to customers and responds appropriately.
• Strives to build positive customer relationships.
• Willing to explore changes to established procedures and products to meet customer needs.
• Understands how personal actions impact customers and their use of our products

Qualifications

• A COMBINATION OF THE LISTED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE IS PREFERRED
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Bakery Science, Food Science, or a related discipline; or in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience.
• Candidate should be willing to learn ingredient functionality including enzymes, hydrocolloids, emulsifiers, leavening agents and more
• The ideal candidate is capable or willing to learn to formulate donuts, cakes, and muffins for industrial bakeries
• Knowledge of dry mix operations and industrial sweet good production is very helpful
• The ideal candidate will have analytical skills or be willing to learn standard analytical tests associated with dry mixes and sweet goods
• Ability to work with standard computer software such as Windows, Excel, Word and the ability to learn other specialized software specific to AB Mauri
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and tasks.