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ABP Food Group

Working alongside the Value Engineering Manager, this is a technical role, based in the R&amp;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 &amp; Physics. An understanding of food manufacturing is highly beneficial. This role can be based from our Head Office, Mullingar or R&amp;D center in Edgeworthstown, Longford.Key Responsibilities: <ul><li>To review current and new raw materials, to identify improvements and alternatives. Involves working closely with the purchasing, nutrition, and quality teams.</li><li>To review current products and engage with customers and the company’s commercial team on cost saving initiatives</li><li>To work with the operations team to ensure maximum processing efficiency where possible.</li><li>Support other departments within the company when responding to technical queries</li><li>Engage closely with finance &amp; sales teams to ensure product is produced within budget</li><li>Engage with purchasing team to support on forward buying of raw materials</li><li>Streamlining; reduce unnecessary complications in the production process</li><li>Cost efficiency; implement least cost practise in the production process</li><li>Approved alternatives; identify take through the approval process alternative raw materials as insurance against supply chain upsets</li><li>Recipe management: ongoing recipe management is required to meet updated and evolving legal and nutritional requirements.</li><li>Trial design: ability to assess a problem and propose a solution</li><li>Travel to sites and oversee the required tests</li><li>Assessment of production performance, a good understanding of the mechanical processes of food production and the properties which affect these is highly beneficial</li><li>Interpretation of results; ability to read and understand detailed reports of food chemistry is essential</li><li>Report writing, ability to compile a report to summarise technical, physical and financial effects of a new proposal</li><li>Presentation of results &amp; 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</li></ul>Personal Competencies &amp; Qualifications:<ul><li>Science based degree essential</li><li>Good understanding of food chemistry, human or animal biology</li><li>Understanding of basic principles of accounting; profit &amp; loss, budgeting</li><li>Microsoft Excel experience</li><li>Excellent report writing skills</li><li>Experience in creating presentations and delivery of same</li><li>Highly motivated, self-starter who can work from own initiative</li><li>Logical thinker, good problem-solving abilities</li><li>Willing to travel within Europe on a regular basis</li><li>Understanding of production processes is an advantage</li><li>Excellent attention to detail</li><li>Ability to make decisions under pressure</li></ul>CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.

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