R&D LEARNER

R&D Learner

Midrand, South Africa

Fixed-term 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, shelf-life and sensory tests.

Monitor laboratory stock of raw materials and consumables.

Ensure that stock levels are sufficient and within set shelf-life.

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 company-wide 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 Scale-up/ First Time Order, verifying factory scale-up 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 cross-functionally

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 everyone's contributions and do what's 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 25-year-old 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 Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year 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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