Category Product Technologist

2 weeks ago


UK, UK, United Kingdom Europa Recruitment Full time

*** CANDIDATES FROM OUTSIDE MALTA WELCOME ***

*** FULL RELOCATION PROVIDED ***


PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN MALTA AND WILL REQUIRE RELOCATION


SENIOR PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIST - SWEETS (Jellies, Marshmallows & Soft Candy)

Malta


With over 300 days of sunshine per year, Mediterranean culture, but with an old English twist, Malta is a wonderful place to continue your career and have a great work-life balance.


We are currently looking for SENIOR PRODUCT TECHNOLOGIST, to join a well-established player within food and drinks manufacturing industry, with a large export division.

This is a business where r&d, new products and innovation are at a heart of the business


Are you passionate about food innovation?

In this role, you will design, validate, and implement new products and line extensions while ensuring compliance with safety standards and good manufacturing practices (GMPs).


Key Responsibilities:

  • Product Development: Conduct consumer benchmarking, generate new product ideas, and create targeted product briefs. Develop robust product specifications and troubleshoot effectively.
  • Project Management: Manage medium complexity projects independently, lead cross-functional teams, and ensure timely delivery within budget while meeting quality standards.
  • Technical Support: Oversee stability studies, conduct trials at various scales, and facilitate knowledge transfer from R&D to operations.
  • Continuous Improvement: Approve Quality Control Samples, perform product analyses, and engage in problem-solving initiatives.


Ideal Candidate Profile:

  • Education: Bachelor or Master's degree in Food Technology or Food Engineering with MIN 5+ years of product development experience; .
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of food technology, flavor chemistry, and GMPs. Excellent analytical, communication, and project management skills. Experience in the biscuits/ wafers or soft candy/ marshmallows, jellies category is strongly prefered.


If you’re ready to make an impact in food product development, we want to hear from you


Apply now and shape the future of food


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