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R&D Learner
Midrand South Africa
Fixedterm contract for 12 months
At McCormick we manufacture market and distribute spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products. We are currently looking for an enthusiastic R&D Learner. This position will support the New Product Development Team throughout the overall product commercialization process (from product development to customer launch phase) with the key responsibilities of compounding and application of seasonings at benchtop level as per set procedures and Customer needs.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
- Execute compounding activities to ensure seasonings are blended as per outlined blending and sequencing procedure to avail samples for evaluation and Customer submissions.
- Conduct application to the appropriate base product (snacks & coatings) as set out by Customer Brief/ Procedure to avail samples for evaluation and Customer submissions.
- Manage NPD samples for retention purposes and ensure Base availability and appropriate storage thereof.
- Collaborate with Product Development Technologists for the management of samples for sensory/ consumer research shelflife and sensory tests.
- Monitor laboratory stock of raw materials and consumables.
- Ensure that stock levels are sufficient and within set shelflife.
- Conduct daily scale checks and calibrations on lab equipment.
- Manage raw material replenishment with the factory as per set procedure.
- View & Print SAP RD formulations for blending purposes.
- Ensure formulations are appropriately discarded post blending and application.
- Attend set companywide Meetings and periodically chair Departmental Meetings.
- Attend Supplier Presentations when required.
- Support the Team with all courier activities (local and abroad) to ensure Customer Submissions are completed.
- Participate in Internal Sensory Evaluation activities to develop a strong awareness of the sensory attributes of new products and raw materials.
- Support Product Development Technologists to coordinate internal evaluations of newly developed products to ascertain required modifications.
- Support the PPI function with functionality testing locally.
- Support the PPI function in coordinating samples to be sent to the PPI team in Haddenham and PepsiCo USA.
- Support the PPI Team with seasoning implementation in the factory. This entails partnering with PPI to coordinate activities in support of Scaleup/ First Time Order verifying factory scaleup weights checking that correct raw materials are used as stated in SAP RD and SAP formulations and ensuring the correct blending sequence is adhered to.
- Support the R&D Team with chemical analysis (salt moisture pH sieving) under the guidance of the QA Team.
- It may be required to complete more general tasks from time to time to support the general business as appropriate.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
- Final year of Diploma Food Technology/ Biotechnology or equivalent qualification
- Ability to interact crossfunctionally
- Ability to initiate without being prompted
- Taking ownership and accountability
- Ability to work under pressure
- Highly adaptable to change
- Good communication skills
- Research orientated
- Attention to detail
COMPANY
At McCormick we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth respect everyones contributions and do whats right for our business our people our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.
Founded in Baltimore MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25yearold Willoughby McCormick with three employees McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With 13 000 employees around the world and more than $5 Billion in annual sales. the Company manufactures markets and distributes spices seasoning mixes condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry retail outlets food manufactures food service businesses and consumers.
While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore Maryland USA area McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 50 locations in 27 countries and 135 markets in AsiaPacific China Europe Middle East and Africa and the Americas including North South and Central America with recognized brands.
At McCormick we have over a 100year legacy based on our Power of People principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect recognition inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.
Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.
McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race colour religion national origin disability protected veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.
As users of the disability confident scheme we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies.
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Employment Type
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