Food Technologist at a Confectionery and Hospitality Company - Khenpro Global Services

Khenpro Global Services is a Human Capital organization seeking to engage suitable and qualified hands, on behalf of its client in the Confectionery and Hospitality industry, to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Technologist

Location: Opebi, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Description

• Modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
• Check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
• Research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
• Select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
• Audit suppliers or manage internal audits
• Run trials of new products - either alongside or together with product development
• Coordinate launches of new products
• Deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issues
• Compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
• Undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
• Work on packaging innovation and technology
• Conduct experiments and produce sample products
• Design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
• Build relationships with suppliers and customers
• Ensure products are profitable.

Job Requirements

• B.Sc Degree in Food Science and Technology
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good team working abilities
• Confidence
• The ability to work independently
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially with regard to food hygiene and safety
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2021.