Food Technologist - Thai President Foods Public Co., Ltd. (Mama, Bissin)

• Modify existing products and processes as well as develop new ones
• Research current consumer markets and latest technologies to develop new product concepts
• Select raw materials and other ingredients from suppliers
• Prepare product costings based on raw materials and manufacturing costs to ensure profitable products
• Run trials of new products - coordinate with other departments to launches new products
• Compile, check and approve product specifications and labelling
• Undertake long-term projects with other departments, such as reducing waste by improving efficiency
• Work on packaging innovation and technology
• Conduct experiments and produce for sample products
• Design the processes and machinery for making products with a consistent flavour, colour and texture in large quantities
• Develop the ability to repeat processes to ensure consistency and safety
• Work with engineering and production to develop solutions to production issues, while maintaining food safety

• Check and improve safety and quality control procedures in your own and suppliers' factories, from the raw material stage through to the finished product
• Audit suppliers or manage internal audits
• Deal with any customer complaint investigations or product issue

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, food technology, food engineering, nutrition, microbiology or related degree
• At least 4-5 years of work experience in food-related fields
• Work experience in the food manufacturing industry is an asset
• Knowledge in food safety and quality management
• Knowledge in food science/food technology/food engineering
• Good command of English with minimum TOEFL score of 55 or IELTS of 5 or TOEIC score of 700

Skills

You'll need to show:

• A genuine interest in science and how it is applied to food and cookery
• High standards of cleanliness and the ability to adhere to strict hygiene rules
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Leadership qualities
• People and teamworking skills
• A flexible approach to working
• Numeracy and problem-solving skills
• Good organizational ability and time-management skills
• An awareness of the consumer market