The specialist will be part of the chocolates and compounds R&D team and will handle product development and application of chocolate products duties for the organization. In this role, you will provide technical advice and support to Technical Services, Go To Market as well as customers. You will also be leading new product development projects from ideation to implement technical solutions against business objectives. Key Accountabilities
Execute new product development activities and application validation
Work with technical service partners to identify customer needs and translate these into new product development opportunities.
Develop, implement and test procedures needed to build products efficiently and cost effectively.
Execute coordination meeting with production prior to first production run to discuss the recipe, process and parameters
Conduct and organize all project plans, resources and take part in project execution
Ensure projects are achievable and align with procedural standards
Independently solve moderately complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating more complex issues to reporting manager
Understand and comply with safety regulations and other procedural compliance regulations
Interpret and document results of all tests and communicates results verbally or in writing as required
Support customer industrialization and trouble shooting
Other duties as assigned Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
Minimum of four years of related work experience
Other minimum qualifications may apply Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree
Intermediate computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Word, Access, PowerPoint, Excel)
Ability to handle multiple priorities with large projects extending over a period of time
Ability to work efficiently and effectively as an individual and in a team environment
Interpersonal and communication skills
Results oriented with emotional intelligence, energetic, good influencing skills
Experience conducting work in a manufacturing environment
Willing to be based at Tuas
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