Formulation Expert

hace 2 semanas


Irapuato, Guanajuato, México Danone A tiempo completo
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Formulation Expert to join our team and contribute to the development of innovative products. The successful candidate will have a strong background in formulation and reformulation of food systems and operations at factory level.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Co-create new reformulation opportunities to feed productivity pipeline (preliminary study, valorization with business case)
  • Prototype validation at pilot scale
  • Scale up formulation opportunities at industrial scale
  • Follow up of designated projects to launch successfully (on time in full)
  • Co-build the team deliverables along the year to capitalize internal strategic plan main KPIs
Requirements:
  • Graduate studies in Engineering (Food, Chemistry) or equivalent
  • Minimum 5 years experience in formulation and reformulation of food systems and operations at factory level (preferably food systems like Dairy, Plant Based, Beverages, Desserts)
  • Pilot testing of different formulation alternatives
  • Affinity with industrial trials, technical feasibility, and industrial floor hurdles
  • Good knowledge of ingredients, flavors, stabilizers, milk science, unit operations
  • Good analytical skills
  • Good project management skills to manage own project agenda with transversal team members
  • English proficiency (fluent speaking, writing & reading skills)
  • Problem solving stage/gate process
  • Flexibility to travel to other sites or Head Office
  • Aware of customer and consumer insights
What We Offer:
  • An estimated salary range of $80,000 - $110,000 per annum
  • The opportunity to work with agile methodologies, in high-performance teams where you will learn, influence, and contribute to achieve concrete objectives
  • A culture of inclusive diversity where we celebrate our differences as what makes the difference
  • The freedom to be yourself and develop your career in a dynamic environment