r & d baker

R & D BAKER

Area of Assignment: Capitol Branch

Job Summary

This position is responsible for handling a product flat form (flagship, core, outsourced) as aligned with the company's objectives and strategies. He/she will work on materials and/or processes to create pipelines of consumer centric products and platform projects. The position will focus on the creation and testing of new products signatures and winning solutions by using his/her knowledge and expertise on Bakery/Confectionary. The position also supports the improvements in the manufacturing process by coming-up with re-engineered products and processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Product and Process Development and Improvement

• Leads in the development and improvement of existing and new products. Coordinates with and assist other R & D Specialists to ensure required parameters and process development and improvement projects, including reformation and re-engineering are met.
• Develops experiment design and detailed action plan and ensuring that these are done in optimal manner to ensure delivery of objectives
• Creates hypothesis based on consumer information and creates trials plan for testing. Conducts production trials to come-up with a prototype sample with the target product design or application. Validates the hypothesis using a range of techniques including physical/chemical/ sensorial tests. Uses the appropriate testing panels-e.g. internal panel for QDA, or a consumer panel, and uses the appropriate qualitative/quantitative testing approach.
• Identifies and raises concerns, issues, and risks and proactively recommends solutions to mitigate these.
• Develops and control the documentation of raw materials, finished products and processes including validation of existing ones in all commissaries.
• Manages the development of the following for the assigned product platform: (1) Gold Quality standards for the products (2) specification of packaging materials; and (3) Formulation and process adjustments
• Conducts training and cascades on innovations and new technologies.

Product Commercialization and Upstream Technology

• Monitor and ensures the translation of products developed for commercial production are within parameters and of quality. Conducts transfer and/or duplication of product technology to all manufacturing sites and outsource suppliers, where applicable.
• Leads and handles the standardization of formulation and processes of products.
• Handles and monitors the technical documentation of product formulation and improvements, including monitoring and maintenance of revision history of products assigned.
• Drives the validation of data and processes in the continuous review of existing standards of quality and product conformance to set parameters and specifications
• Evaluates and recommends food manufacturing equipment for processing new or re-engineered products. Recommends equipment and process for upgrading and updating product technology.

Others

• Submits timely updates on the progress of current and active projects and a summary of the various product development-related activities undertaken.
• Serves as subject matter expert and provides technical assistance for research and development matters
• Perform other duties as may be deemed necessary and required by the immediate superior

Qualifications:

• College Graduate with a degree on Food Technology, Chemical Engineering or any related science or with secondary course on Baking
• At least 3-5 years relevant experience as Research and Development in the Baked food manufacturing industry.
• Experience in handling bakery or confectionary or beverage products
• Must have good knowledge on food processes and has good attention to detail
• Possesses good analytical, interpersonal and problem-solving skills with proficient computer and reporting skills.
• Overall good project management skills
• Must be curious, creative and always thinking of better ways to innovate products.

Technical R&D Competencies

• Food material Properties. Functional Ingredients and Food Additives
• Formulation and Process Development
• Food Processing Technology/Commercialization
• Food Quality and Safety
• Methods of Analysis of Food Properties
• Preservation and Shelf-Life Principles
• Culinary Knowledge or Baking Science
• Food Standards, Laws and Regularizations
• Food Engineering, Plan Design and Food Processing Equipment
• Food Nutrition Fundamentals

Working Conditions:

• Typically works in a fast-paced environment.
• Shifts may vary, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• May involve working under pressure during peak times (e.g., holidays, special events).

About the Company

With more than 70 years of excellent baking experience, Shamrock has become one of Cebu's living icons in homegrown goodness. And to this day, Shamrock continues to earn its place in the taste buds of both local and foreign visitors who all delight in shamrock's famous "Otap" and other baked specialties.

Why Choose Shamrock?

• Be part of a trusted and growing company.
• Unlock exciting career opportunities.
• Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment

If you have a passion for creating beautiful, delicious baked goods and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, we want to hear from you. Apply today and bring your creativity to Shamrock