Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi)

An exciting Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi) job has opened up at an international company.

About The Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi) Role

This is a great opportunity/job/role for the Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi) to develop and execute company's science and technology programmes. Your main responsibility will be to lead process development initiatives, including identification, alignment, communication of cocoa and chocolate processing and technical validation for capacity extension globally.

Key Responsibilities

• Essentially understand key recipes, raw materials and process specifications that deliver quality products at expected scale
• Design and execute factory trials to validate cocoa raw materials, chocolates, and process technologies following scientific rigour
• Write reports, communicate findings, and ensure proper knowledge management
• Execute quality management systems throughout the pipeline, beginning with origin raw materials through to the shelf life of finished products, In order to analyse trends, provide insights and identify root causes
• Demonstrate essential project management competency for meeting budget and timing expectations for project execution
• Deliver content for chocolate, raw materials and process functional competency programmes (i.e., chocolate school)
• Lead projects or components of projects through execution and management of procedures towards the generation of knowledge in the development of cocoa raw materials, recipes, processes and specifications that translates to full scale production and implementation
• Demonstrate essential knowledge of cocoa supply chains, cocoa global standard practices, food safety and quality risks associated with cocoa raw materials

To succeed in this Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi) role, you must be self-driven, outspoken and can work under minimal supervision.

Key Requirements

• Advanced technical expertise in food science, process engineering, quality management systems, and GMP
• Ability to operate pilot equipment and perform detailed/repetitive laboratory testing for extended periods of time
• Excellent interpersonal skills and maintain positive working relationships (HPC behaviour)
• Two or more years of experiences in product and process research with successful project completions – is preferred
• An established demonstrated network with cross-functional peers, communities of practice, trade/industry associations
• Ability to learn area specific software (PowerBI, Tableu, Minitab, Smartsheet)
• Design and communicate research through the understanding and application of mathematical and scientific principles
• Food science, engineering, chemistry or equivalent BS degree is required

This international company needs no introduction and is recognised as the leader in their field of expertise. With great clients and known for their corporate reputation, they have won many awards. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the company is also very focused on developing and training their people to the highest standards.

If you are a talented and focused R&D professional seeking the right opportunity to take your career forward, this Associate Cocoa Process Technologist (Sulawesi) job is the role for you. You will be a part of a forward-thinking company that values innovation and a progressive mindset.

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