Juice Branch of Сoca-Cola HBC Russia announces a competition for the position of New Product Development Leader.
Function Specific Activities:
Lead New Product Development projects from ideation to execution step through collaboration with other functions (Marketing, Procurement, Supply Chain).
Design, develop, produce and evaluate / assess (according to internal guides) a product prototype / sample against technical requirements, fit to concept / cogs, or performance specifications.
Develop and prepare beverages and conduct analytical tests and taste or odor tests according to sensory guidelines, including qualifying taste panelists.
Design, develop, conduct and/or review experiments (e.g., laboratory or process experiments) in order to deliver new products; evaluate ingredient, product or packaging safety, efficacy or claims; or evaluate new ingredients, materials, products or processes.
Develop own/ team knowledge related to new ingredient trends.
Write detailed & accurate reports for analyses, experiments or projects (e.g., equipment validation, evaluation of new processes).
Communicate clearly in email and verbally with technical, non-technical, domestic, and international audiences.
Gather and organize information under tight timelines to support senior management’s decision-making.
Participate in team projects, interdepartmental / divisional committees or company-wide initiatives in order to share information, represent the department / division perspective or assist with product development, process modification, package development and marketing.
Perform basic laboratory analyses using instrumental methods in order to determine the composition of samples.
Maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation (e.g., troubleshooting, conducting preventative maintenance, calibrating and repairing).
Prepare samples and sampling plan for ingredients, intermediate or finished products, or other materials in order to perform analyses (e.g., chemical, physical, sensory, microbiological).
Record data from analyses or experiments in a computer, log book or laboratory notebook.
Requirements:
Food / chemical education: BS Degree with 5 years of experience, MS Degree with 3 year of experience.
English – upper-intermediate.
Technical Skills:
Product Development: Knowledge of the product development process with a preference for prior beverage experience. Flexible and create development skills with a strong attention to detail
Basic Project Management: Knowledge of project management principles and the ability to apply the principles, tools and techniques to develop/plan, manage or execute projects or work plans to ensure successful completion (e.g., on time, within budget.).
Basic Flavor Chemistry: Basic knowledge of the organic chemistry of essential oils and other flavor compounds that is relevant to Company products.
Beverage Manufacturing: Knowledge of and ability to apply carbonated and non-carbonated beverage processing techniques.
Ingredients: Knowledge of key ingredients used in juice / beverages production
Moderate Computer Skills: Knowledge of Microsoft suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and capable user.
Building Technical / not technical Relationships: Ability to apply technical knowledge and establish credibility with highly technical audiences in order to build technical relationships that will benefit customers or the Company.
Proprietary Composition Information: Ability to recognize and protect proprietary information as it relates to formulas and ingredients.
The company offers:
Competitive salary.
Good opportunities for professional and career growth within great company.
Corporative transport from railway station Voronok.
Office location: Schelkovo, Fruktovy.
Working hours: 9.00 — 17.30 (8-16.30, 10-18:30 as the options).
