Willers Solutions Limited – Our client, a reputable firm in the FMCG industry, is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Food Technologist

Location: Lagos

Responsibilities

• Modify existing products and processes and develop new ones
• Check and improve safety and quality control procedures in our 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, color and texture in large quantities
• Build relationships with suppliers and customers
• Ensure products are profitable.
• Develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety
• Liaise with technical and commercial colleagues in procurement, sales, technical services and marketing and distribution, and with official food inspection and hygiene agencies (this takes up a considerable proportion of time on the manufacturing side)
• Work with engineering and production to develop solutions to production issues, while maintaining food safety.
• Work with suppliers on quality issues and new product ideas
• Manage the safety, legality and quality of food produced.
• Carry out administrative tasks and devise policy for government departments
• Implement enforcement roles in local authority environmental health departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutritional Science, Dietetics or relevant field.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a professional nutritionist.
• In-depth knowledge of biochemistry, research methods, and human physiology.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Application Closing Date
20th June, 2022.