R&D Project Coordinator

Working alongside the Value Engineering Manager, this is a technical role, based in the R&D department. It is primarily a problem-solving role based around suggesting, testing, and implementing solutions to problems and general improvements in production / processing. A good working knowledge of all major science subjects is essential including Chemistry, Biology & Physics. An understanding of food manufacturing is highly beneficial. This role can be based from our Head Office, Mullingar or R&D center in Edgeworthstown, Longford.

Key Responsibilities:

• To review current and new raw materials, to identify improvements and alternatives. Involves working closely with the purchasing, nutrition, and quality teams.
• To review current products and engage with customers and the company’s commercial team on cost saving initiatives
• To work with the operations team to ensure maximum processing efficiency where possible.
• Support other departments within the company when responding to technical queries
• Engage closely with finance & sales teams to ensure product is produced within budget
• Engage with purchasing team to support on forward buying of raw materials
• Streamlining; reduce unnecessary complications in the production process
• Cost efficiency; implement least cost practise in the production process
• Approved alternatives; identify take through the approval process alternative raw materials as insurance against supply chain upsets
• Recipe management: ongoing recipe management is required to meet updated and evolving legal and nutritional requirements.
• Trial design: ability to assess a problem and propose a solution
• Travel to sites and oversee the required tests
• Assessment of production performance, a good understanding of the mechanical processes of food production and the properties which affect these is highly beneficial
• Interpretation of results; ability to read and understand detailed reports of food chemistry is essential
• Report writing, ability to compile a report to summarise technical, physical and financial effects of a new proposal
• Presentation of results & proposals; ability to clearly present results of work done to the senior management team and engage with them on how best to implement the proposals

Personal Competencies & Qualifications:

• Science based degree essential
• Good understanding of food chemistry, human or animal biology
• Understanding of basic principles of accounting; profit & loss, budgeting
• Microsoft Excel experience
• Excellent report writing skills
• Experience in creating presentations and delivery of same
• Highly motivated, self-starter who can work from own initiative
• Logical thinker, good problem-solving abilities
• Willing to travel within Europe on a regular basis
• Understanding of production processes is an advantage
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to make decisions under pressure

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