Senior Food Technologist and Innovator

5 days ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Kerry Full time
Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Food Technologist and Innovator to join our team at Kerry. As a key member of our Research and Development (R&D) team, you will play a critical role in supporting the development process of our projects.

You will be responsible for working closely with our R&D Team to ensure timely project delivery, collaborating with Senior Scientists and RD&A Managers as needed. You will also interact with various stakeholders, including process engineers, flavour experts, sales staff, marketing teams, suppliers, manufacturing teams, customers, and packaging specialists, to resolve problems and drive innovation.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement industry-recognized methods to understand commercial requirements of the ingredient industry.
  • Conduct sensory testing and application screening to support new solutions.
  • Ensure that ingredient functionality fits the purpose of the customer.
  • Develop food system formulations and related applications stability performance through demonstrated understanding of food formulation and chemical interactions.
  • Interact and troubleshoot with customers on application concerns.
  • Develop application knowledge within assigned food categories and become recognized as a solutions partner by food product developers.
  • Assist customers with technical issues that may arise.
  • Participate in designated R,D&A projects and ensure appropriate documentation of experimental trials and outcomes.
  • Maintain good laboratory practices and lab protocols, ensuring calibration records and laboratory supply stock documents are up-to-date.
  • Become a credible resource for scientific knowledge through interactions with senior scientists, academic experts, literature reviews, regulatory monitoring, and application studies.

As a Senior Food Technologist and Innovator, you will have the opportunity to:

- Develop your skills in building strong relationships with selected academic researchers and universities.

- Establish yourself as a leader in the industry through presentations at trade shows, conferences, and scientific meetings.

Requirements and Qualifications
  • Degree in Food Science or a related field.
  • A minimum of 5-8 years' experience within the Food and Beverage industry, preferably in a Scientist or related role.
  • Experience in building Customer-Supplier relationships is essential.
  • Knowledge of Product Costing is an advantage.
Salary and Benefits

The estimated salary for this position is approximately R1,200,000 - R1,500,000 per annum, depending on experience. Kerry offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid, retirement annuity, and annual leave.

Location and Reporting Structure

This role is based in Hillcrest, Durban, and reports directly to the RD&A Manager - Meat and Snacks.


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