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Gisborne, Gisborne, New Zealand

• Manage a team of 25 packing staff over 3 shifts• Ensuring the packing area complies with all company health and safety policies• Ensuring standardization across all packing teams• Implementation and maintenance of a training program• Ensure all staff are trained on the equipment they are operating• Meet all customer, company and legislative compliance requirements (local & international)• Promote the PetfoodNZ Culture, Peace and Harmony within the workplace• Uphold… Show more • Manage a team of 25 packing staff over 3 shifts• Ensuring the packing area complies with all company health and safety policies• Ensuring standardization across all packing teams• Implementation and maintenance of a training program• Ensure all staff are trained on the equipment they are operating• Meet all customer, company and legislative compliance requirements (local & international)• Promote the PetfoodNZ Culture, Peace and Harmony within the workplace• Uphold the Company “Behaviour Code of Conduct” Show less

New Zealand

 Providing leadership and expertise across the growing and processing sites with regard to the planning and execution of priority Research & Development projects. Providing scientific support to enable the business to achieve its environmental strategic objectives Supporting new product development projects to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed and each project is kept on track to meet deadlines. Seasonal Quality Assurance support at our Pouch Plant factory to ensure the… Show more  Providing leadership and expertise across the growing and processing sites with regard to the planning and execution of priority Research & Development projects. Providing scientific support to enable the business to achieve its environmental strategic objectives Supporting new product development projects to ensure all stakeholders are kept informed and each project is kept on track to meet deadlines. Seasonal Quality Assurance support at our Pouch Plant factory to ensure the finished products are produced within specification and are always safe to consume. Show less

Dubai. Uae

• Focus on a selection of Key Middle Eastern, Iranian & Pakistani food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation, whilst ensuring Givaudan remains the supplier of choice• Manages the performance of a team (2-4 team members), of a Segment Group, and/or Country Technical team to execute the technical objectives to meet or exceed the company goals• Act as main technical contact at selected key accounts to… Show more • Focus on a selection of Key Middle Eastern, Iranian & Pakistani food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation, whilst ensuring Givaudan remains the supplier of choice• Manages the performance of a team (2-4 team members), of a Segment Group, and/or Country Technical team to execute the technical objectives to meet or exceed the company goals• Act as main technical contact at selected key accounts to develop relationships at the customer to better execute at all levels of project requirements as well as leading customer visits and product presentations at the customer when required• Serve as technical expert • Provide direction from the local applications and/or creation standpoint for the development of Science and Technology strategies• Involved in all areas of Processing of Juice Compounds – mixing, filtering, heating, sampling, and chilling.• Manages the lab/pilot plant equipment needs within the capital budget to improve the ability to execute technical projects within the Segment Group, and/or Country Technical team • Manage the regular review and assessment of Regulatory Requirements for identification of changes that may affect company approvals, systems and procedures• Proactively takes responsibility to build a diverse and inclusive environment (in technical team) and leverages differences in styles, thinking and approaches• Project Management and Task Delegation for the team• Develop Innovative Concepts and Recipes for Customer Briefs• Lead and develop the Technical and Housekeeping teams including recruitment, on job orientation, probation management, performance planning and review, training and succession planning• Manage matters of poor performance and misconduct as required including root cause analysis, determination of investigation findings, development activities as required, recommendation of disciplinary actions as required and preventative measures Show less

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

MAIN TASKS• Evaluate flavours in food and beverage applications (sweet goods, beverages, savoury, snacks, dairy)• Follow established formulas to determine amounts of raw materials needed to manufacture segment compounds• Responsible for following formula batch card instructions and compounding and mixing segment ingredients to complete assigned batches – liquid, powder, or oil• Involved in all areas of Processing of Juice Compounds – mixing, filtering, heating, sampling… Show more MAIN TASKS• Evaluate flavours in food and beverage applications (sweet goods, beverages, savoury, snacks, dairy)• Follow established formulas to determine amounts of raw materials needed to manufacture segment compounds• Responsible for following formula batch card instructions and compounding and mixing segment ingredients to complete assigned batches – liquid, powder, or oil• Involved in all areas of Processing of Juice Compounds – mixing, filtering, heating, sampling, chilling and stability• Train & Educate distributors, sales personnel and customers in Givaudan Product Range• Provide customer support in development and modification of recipes-production processing• Conduct large scale trials – pilot plant trials – at customer sites • Consult with customers on process improvements in their factories• Pro-actively monitor flavour performance and stability in food products• Select optimal flavours for customer projects according to all relevant requirements (taste profile, legislation, technical suitability, costs, etc.)• Prepare state-of-the-art flavoured food product prototypes for customer presentations• Manage computerized flavour data and recipe documentation for food products• Create food product concepts which meet industrial requirements• Act as independent project leader for all allocated projects• Arrange and conduct tasting sessions, process and interpret the results.• Deputize for the Technical Manager• Take responsibility for technical customer communication to achieve a positive outcome of projects• Marketing – Technical - Make concept presentations to customers• Conduct flavour application training courses• Provide support and exchange information on flavour performance, food recipes, etc. with other Givaudan sites• Work strictly according to the company requirements for optimal safety, hygiene and protection of the environment• Conduct Sensory Flavour Language Training to the Technical Team, Sales Team and Marketing Team Show less

Dubai, Uae

Technical Sales Manager Middle East and AFrica - responsible for Africa, Iran, Egypt, UAE, Levant countries.• Manage Global Key Accounts in the Region• Manage Local and Regional Key Accounts• Select Key Middle East & Africa food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation, whilst ensuring Chr Hansen remains the supplier of choice• Identify local & international market trends – present to customer -… Show more Technical Sales Manager Middle East and AFrica - responsible for Africa, Iran, Egypt, UAE, Levant countries.• Manage Global Key Accounts in the Region• Manage Local and Regional Key Accounts• Select Key Middle East & Africa food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation, whilst ensuring Chr Hansen remains the supplier of choice• Identify local & international market trends – present to customer - quarterly• Manage customer complaints, participate in trouble shooting activities – involve the necessary disciplines in the company• Build proper Communication with customers. Set up a network of contacts and key decision makers at the customer• Conduct Sales Negotiations – Win-Win for customer and supplier • Lead the Sales Team in Technical Presentations and New Product Developments• Build & Maximize Company Profits – sales margins• Identify and pursue new business opportunities – per country and per segment• Work with Key Decision Makers to close the sale• Grow Sales in my region from a Euro 2 million to a Euro 6 million region in 5 years• Train and educate distributors, sales personnel and customers in my regions in Chr Hansen Product Range• Provide technical support and product training for distributors, sales personnel and customers – in my sales region• Plan and Set Up Innovation Seminars with Technical & Marketing Teams - for customers across the various industries in my region • Design projects in conjunction with The Technical & Marketing Teams in Chr Hansen• Assist technical team in mapping out Chr Hansen products against market products to identify gaps in our portfolio• Prepare material for and participate in distributor training sessions and assist in promotional exhibitions in my regions• Plan and organize customer visits to Chr Hansen Global Technical Centres and Manufacturing sites• Compile and issue monthly sales reports per customer per region Show less

Dubai, Uae

• Technical Leadership Role for all segments of the food industry – Bakery, Dairy, Confectionery, Desserts, Beverages, Savoury, Snacks, Dairy, Cheese Enzymes, Yellow Fats, Meat & Prepared Foods• Focus on a selection of Key Middle East & Africa food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation• Manufacturing – provide support to manufacturing customers on the formula or recipe scale up process• Manufacturing… Show more • Technical Leadership Role for all segments of the food industry – Bakery, Dairy, Confectionery, Desserts, Beverages, Savoury, Snacks, Dairy, Cheese Enzymes, Yellow Fats, Meat & Prepared Foods• Focus on a selection of Key Middle East & Africa food & beverage manufacturing customers to forge excellent customer relations, inspire New Product Development and Innovation• Manufacturing – provide support to manufacturing customers on the formula or recipe scale up process• Manufacturing – participate in problem solving in the manufacturing process at the customers factory• Provide technical support and product training for distributors, sales personnel and customers – in all sales regions in ME & Africa -with regard to customer factory visits• Train and educate distributors, sales personnel and customers in all ME & Africa regions in Chr Hansen Product Range. These included natural colours, dairy cultures, enzymes, microbial test kits• Conduct large scale trials – pilot plant trials – at manufacturing customer sites• Consult with manufacturing customers on process improvements in their factories• Manage and Assign all technical projects on food & beverage segments to relevant application teams• Prepare innovative Ready-To-Eat (RTE) & Ready-To-Drink (RTD) samples for customers to assist them in product development and design• Maintain Up to date knowledge of new technical developments in the Chr Hansen Technical Centers – globally• Plan, Present and Conduct specific Global and Regional applications projects as required• Manage Laboratory Personnel and Activities – ordering raw materials, manage ingredient inventory, maintenance of equipment, sampling procedures, improvements in factory process developments, quality record keeping• Maintain records for compliance with QA System, Safety & Health requirements• Liaise with global technical colleagues on issues relating to assigned technical work Show less

1. Development of Recipes.2. Application of Recipes.3. Shelf Stability trials.4. Sensory Testing of Food and Home and Personal Care Products

1. Quality Assurance Inspections of Manufacturing lines and Packing lines.2. Raw Material Delivery Inspections and Grading.3. Supply Chain Improvements4. Quality Assurance Inspections and Studies at Distribution Centres.5. Quality Assurance Inspections and Studies at Contract Packers.

Bachelor Of Technology, Food Science & Technology

Activities and Societies: St Augustine's Bursary Committee (served on the Committee offering bursaries for underprivileged students).

Higher National Diploma, Food Science And Technology

Activities and Societies: Institute of Food Technologists

Grade 12, Biological And Physical Sciences

Activities and Societies: Sports - football team, track team School Prefect Top Class in School Physical Science, Biology, Mathematics.

Grade 12, Sience

Activities and Societies: Football, Volleyball Science Studies