R&d Product Development Analyst

2 weeks ago

Paarl, South Africa PepsiCo Full time

**Auto req ID**: 268002BR

**_ Main Purpose_**
- To organise and execute assigned research and development projects _for the regional Grains R&D team against AOP Calendar as well as pipeline build / innovation / productivity platforms. Work streams will range from day to day tasks, full autonomous ownership through to transactional ad hoc delivery, supporting business in all Innovation, Productivity and TBS workstreams_

**_Accountabilities_**
- _Execute product development and proof of principle through to scale-up activities in-plant by working closely as a cross-functional team member. _
- _Develop and prepare prototype samples with costings under the direction of the Project Manager using safe and best practice operation of lab and pilot scale equipment._ _
- _Contribute to product testing (Internal & Consumer) by ensuring product is of appropriate quality and provided in a timely manner. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of product testing by ensuring quality and standards are maintained. _
- _Supporting Business with all technical related product queries through research, analysis and networking_
- _ Compile R&D project timelines to ensure required equipment and resources are available for use. _
- _Communicate timings to technicians and other contacts as required (e.g. Lab team, Sensory & Consumer Product Insights) _
- _Draft R&D technical data such as artwork, specifications, process specification and finished pack standards with approval from PM/_R&D Manager_. _
- _Work closely with Regulatory, FS & QA to ensure legal compliance._ _
- _Provide adhoc support to Agro team_
- _ The concise, accurate and complete reporting of such work to his/her superior, leading to:_ _
- _Specific recommendations for process conditions._ _
- _Specific recommendations for ingredients for the benefit of R&D taking into consideration functional properties, availability, quality, cost and interchange ability._ _
- _Formulate products ensuring specific requirements of affordable cost / value engineering, physical, organoleptic and analytical product characteristics, consumer acceptability and nutrition are met._ _

**Qualifications/Requirements**:
**_ Key skills / Requirements_**
- _Degree in a Food Science, Food Technology or Chemical/Process Engineering with additional food background _looking to build a long term career within R&D._
- _ 5 Years experience in related food industry (Wheat, Maize, Rice & Legume industry, Breakfast cereals)_
- _ Good technical, analytical and communication skills, ability to interpret data and distil into useful and actionable information_ _
- _Understanding of and experience with working on experimental design. (recipe development)_
- _ Meticulous attention to detail, strong analytical and numerical skills_
- _ Ability to collaborate across multiple business functions including Operations and Marketing._ _
- _Ability to communicate effectively to R&D Team, Marketing and Operations._ _
- _Know the business; demonstrate a passion for mastering the details of the business, the marketplace, the consumer and understanding the role this position has upon that._ _
- _ Creative thinking, be able to generate creative, workable ideas within the scope of projects. _
- _Results driven, demonstrate an ability to persevere and provide timely and direct feedback to others._
- _ Ability to work independently on multiple projects and to deal with change and increasing complexity._ _
- _Self starter, self-motivating and experience of autonomous delivery._
- _ Integrity, safeguard the Company’s designs, formulations, processes and reputation in all matters._ _

**“PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act”**

**Relocation Eligible**: Not Applicable

**Job Type**: Regular

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