Food Applications Technologist
Full time
at CGR Services
in
New Zealand
Posted on August 16, 2024
Job details
Our team in Auckland currently has an opening for a Food Applications Technologist. YOUR ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for the overall application work for the Food and Food & Nutrition Teams.
- Provide support to the Sales team with sample preparation, proactive concept development, problem-solving application work, and recommending best-fit ingredient solutions to customers via sales team.
- Conduct overall laboratory work.
- Provide support to Sales Teams in customer focused project work, such as problem solving using the Brenntag Product Portfolio, introducing new products to customers, new product development and evaluation.
- Present results of projects and laboratory work to internal stakeholders and customers in a format suitable for commercial presentation.
- Assist Sales Team in recommending the most suitable products to customers.
- Develop proactive solutions and product concepts in line with market trends, new developments in supplier technologies, and business priorities.
- Assist with technical training for sales team on basic knowledge and existing product advantage and limitations.
- Maintain Application Laboratory in excellent condition and utilize equipment and materials effectively.
- Manage adequate materials inventory and required equipment as agreed with Manager.
- Manage effective reporting and documentation systems for area of responsibility.
- Follow Safety First protocols ensuring safety rules are adhered to by anyone entering the laboratory.
- Ensure all analysis and development communications are handled in an efficient and timely manner.
- Maintain knowledge and technical know-how and keep up to date on Ingredient Portfolio and Market Trends relevant to the job.
- Ensure thorough knowledge of the company’s Integrated Management Systems and comply with all procedures of the system.
- Identify and assist in implementation of process improvement opportunities in conjunction with senior management.
- Manage Customer Service Excellence as measured by external customer feedback.
- Work cohesively with internal / external stakeholders ensuring a customer centric culture is achieved and maintained.
- Manage and report all non-conformances, acting on repetitious non-conformances.
- Identify and implement changes to ensure a measured reduction in non-conformances and overall operation efficiency gains and continuous improvement initiatives are achieved.
- Review Job7’s and follow through to action improvements, addressing areas of sub-optimal performance.
- Consistently demonstrate Brenntag values and expected behaviours through exemplary standard setting.
- Actively participate in the annual Performance, Planning & Review (PPM) process, establishing individual KPIs and monitoring performance to ensure targets and effective work outcomes are achieved.
- Take ownership of learning and development opportunities by creating an Individual Development Plan (IDP), strengthening your personal and professional development.
- Perform such other duties and activities which may be assigned to you from time to time.
- Degree qualified in Food Science / Technology and / or Master’s Degree.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar Food Technologist role or related field.
- Working experience in chemical or distribution industry advantageous.
- Being part of a highly recognised global brand name and growth organisation.
- A competitive remuneration and benefits package including laptop, insurance benefits and incentive program.
- Agile working arrangements.
- Career and development opportunities designed to support and develop a successful career.
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