Job Details
Experience Needed:
Career Level:
Education Level:
Salary:
Job Categories:
Skills And Tools:
Job Description
Strategic Flavor Development :
- Develop and execute strategic R&D plans for sweet and savory flavor categories, aligning with company objectives.
- Identify emerging flavor trends, consumer preferences, and technological advancements to guide new product development.
- Proactively explore novel raw materials, technologies, and processing methods to enhance flavor performance and stability.
Team Leadership & Management:
- Lead, mentor, and develop the team and foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to ensure timely delivery of R&D initiatives.
- Conduct performance reviews, provide constructive feedback, and support professional growth within the team.
Flavor Creation & Optimization:
- Oversee the design, development, and optimization of innovative sweet and savory flavor systems for various applications.
- Apply in-depth knowledge of flavor chemistry, ingredient interactions, and processing effects to create robust and stable flavor profiles.
- Lead sensory evaluation sessions, analyze results, and translate consumer insights into actionable flavor development strategies.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum of 6-8 years of progressive experience in Flavor R&D within the food and beverage.
- Proven track record of successful flavor development and commercialization of new products.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Analytical mindset with excellent problem-solving capabilities.