Production Flavourist

🌟 We’re Hiring: Production Flavour Specialist / Flavor Technologist 🌟

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Production Flavour Specialist to join our team! If you’re passionate about turning innovative flavor concepts into high-quality commercial products, this role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with R&D, procurement, and production teams to bring ideas to life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end process of scaling new flavors from lab development to full commercial production.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with R&D, procurement, and production teams to ensure alignment on timelines and technical requirements.
• Translate lab-scale formulations into factory-ready processes, preparing clear and detailed documentation for seamless transition to manufacturing.
• Track and verify incoming raw materials for new products, performing sensory evaluations and maintaining acceptance/rejection documentation.
• Develop, validate, and optimize procedures for flavor mixing, handling, and storage in collaboration with the Production Manager and R&D team.
• Troubleshoot production issues, implement corrective actions, and maintain consistent quality standards.
• Formalize processes into Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that meet internal, safety, and regulatory requirements, and train production staff accordingly.
• Support daily flavor production activities with the Production Manager, ensuring efficient and quality-driven workflows.
• Maintain and update the flavor formulation database and Bill of Materials (BOM) system.
• Conduct sensory evaluations of flavor blocks and finished products to verify quality and consistency.
• Perform and document shelf-life studies to evaluate long-term product stability.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure top-tier flavor quality.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the management team.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Food Science, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, or related fields; or at least 3 years of relevant experience in flavor development, flavor technologies, product development, or project management.
• Strong knowledge of flavor mixing, production scale-up processes, and flavor quality assurance practices.
• Experience in sensory evaluation of flavor raw materials.
• Proven ability to work independently under tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all work-related matters.

What We Offer

• Stable employment with salary growth aligned with skill development.
• A fast-paced environment that encourages learning and innovation.
• Professional development opportunities and room for growth within the company.
• Access to private healthcare.
• Option to join our group life insurance plan.
• A safe, well-organized work environment with a friendly and supportive atmosphere.