For FMCG Turkish multinational Company for candy products, we are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced R&D Head to join our team.

Duties:

· Conducts new ingredient and food product research.

· Develops new Flavors.

· Improves product quality or cost by modifying formulation of current products.

· Performs physical and chemical analyses on ingredients and products.

· Develops product, process and/or packaging specifications for our products.

· Studies methods to improve quality of products such as flavor, color, texture, nutritional value, or physical, chemical, and microbiological composition of products.

· Tests new products in the lab and develops processing methods in the pilot plant.

· Performs product scale-up and new product commissioning.

· Sets-up operational process conditions and FSQA parameters for production.

· Conducts operational data analyses to finalize product and process specifications.

 

 

Required qualifications:Graduate degree in Chemistry, Biology, food science or other relevant science.At least 5 years of food industry ( confectionery manufacturing) work experience in the areas of product/process development, ingredient research, product formulation, specification development, analytical measurements, scale-up, and commercialization.knowledge of food regulations with specific emphasis on nutritional labeling, natural food ingredients, Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).Demonstrated Product Development KnowledgeFamiliarity with laboratory procedures & equipment: pH-meter, Refractive Index, BrookfieldModerate to advance scientific and food technology knowledgeGood command of English language.Excellent computer skills (Excel, power point, word) .SAP ERP system user, is a must .Required Skills:· Functional knowledge – Strong food science and processing fundamentals.· Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies· feedback to improve performance.· Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.· Leadership – Self-motivation; delivers results on target; helps team to succeed.· Teamwork – Balances team and individual responsibilities.· Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills.· Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail