Product & Process Engineer
3 days ago
Direct message the job poster from LIVEKINDLY Collective
LIVEKINDLY Collective was founded on the belief that plant-based alternatives are key to a sustainable global food system. As a collective of established brands from across the globe, supported by our own production facilities enabling us to deliver private labels and export products as well as ingredients to other plant-based companies, LKC is uniquely positioned to maximize impact. We provide consumers around the world delicious food through our portfolio of plant-based brands, Like, Fry's, Oumph, No Meat, Dutch Weed Burger, and Alpha. With our innovative products sold in more than 40 countries, LKC is on a mission to make plant-based eating the new norm. To learn more, visit www.thelivekindlyco.com.
POSITION SUMMARY
In the position of Product & Process Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in leading the R&D/NPD projects at Fry Group Foods, ensuring seamless coordination across multiple departments to align product innovation with operational efficiency. This position will ensure that critical aspects such as cost, raw material selection and product line testing meets both technical and commercial objectives.
You will be the primary point of contact for sales regions within The Livekindly Collective (LKC), facilitating communication and collaboration. You will also work actively in R&D on recipes and products (innovation and renovation) and process optimization.
Key Responsibilities:
New Product Development:
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Commercial and Supply Chain to conceptualize, formulate, and prototype new plant-based meat analogue products.
- Translate consumer insights and market trends into innovative product concepts with strong market potential.
Process Scale-Up and Commercialization:
- Oversee the scale-up of new products and processes from benchtop to commercial production.
- Work closely with Operations and Engineering teams to ensure seamless transition and successful commercialization of new plant-based meat analogy products.
- Continuous improvement of processes and techniques.
Technology Evaluation and Innovation:
- Stay abreast of emerging technologies, ingredients, and processing techniques relevant to plant-based meat analogy.
- Evaluate and integrate new technologies and innovations to enhance product quality, process efficiency, and sustainability.
Requirements:
Postgraduate degree in Process Engineering / Food Technology or comparable.
Minimum 5 years of experience in product/process engineering (FMCG experience preferred)
Proven track record of leading successful R&D projects from concept to commercialization.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Strategic thinker with a passion for innovation, sustainability, and delivering superior plant-based products.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with changing priorities and tight deadlines.
Advanced Microsoft Excel & Syspro experience preferred.
Join our team and lead the charge in creating the next generation of plant-based meat analogy products that delight consumers and contribute to a more sustainable future.
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