Food Technology & Safety (Science & Technology)Taura Natural Ingredients, is a subsidiary of International Flavours and Fragrances (IFF). As a global leader in functional fruit ingredient manufacture, we inspire, innovate and create ingredients on the latest international trends and desire for more natural, healthy and authentic ingredients to go into everyday foods. Taura Natural Ingredients provide customer specific solutions for some of the best recognised consumer brands with world class production facilities in Mount Maunganui, and Belgium.We are seeking a Food Technologist internally known as an Innovation, Creation and Design Inclusions Designer to join our team working at our Mount Maunganui site and reporting to the Inclusions Manager. This is a full-time permanent position that has key functional relationships with many facets of the business.Your focusSupport, drive and manage projects from a technical point of view, from concept to commercialisation for a variety of markets in the Oceania and Greater Asia regions, while also assisting with other Taura markets when required.How you will contribute and leadTechnical lead of customer led new product development projects including the preparation of specifications, costings & compliance information & conducting trialsTechnical support to key customers including operations, sales managers & external customersTravel from time to timeSupporting global research & innovation projectsIdentification & implementation of continuous improvement opportunitiesRaw material assessmentsWhat you will need to be successfulBachelor's degree – Food Technology or similar3+ years in Product Development/ Research & Development roles within the food industryCreative & able to think outside the box with a passion for foodConfidence in interpreting the New Zealand Australia Food Standards CodeProactive & able to drive progressHigh level of attention to detailAn enthusiastic, flexible team player with a high level of personal integrityIFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability. Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more…Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?How many years' experience do you have as a food technologist?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
