R&D Specialist

Pladis

We are looking for a 'R&D Specialist'  who will work at R&D Management for pladis Turkey Biskot Biscuit Karaman plant.  A brief job description of the position and preferred qualifications for the suitable candidates are defined below.

Required Skills

• BS/MS degree in Food Engineering program;
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English;
• Experience in R&D department, preferably in food companies (cake, biscuit and chocolate) is prefered;
• Good knowledge of MS office programs, preferably good knowledge of SAP;
• Understanding needs of the market & customer;
• A profile with high business drive and sense of ownership for the business;
• A clear strategic mindset that turns consumer understanding and market research findings into short or long-term strategy and actions;
• Good project management skills to deliver projects on time and at good quality;
• Good Interpersonal skills;
• No obligation for military service (for male candidates)

Responsibilities:

• Studying formulation of new and existing products to develop affordable, profitable, healthy, safe and delicious products;
• Developing products bringing target financials , chooses correct ingredients at the correct price, at the targeted quality and safety;
• Checks group specifications and apply the best practices and research continuously;
• Identification and research of new product needs in the market;
• Management of R&D Project Prosess;
• Develop products inline with regulations & global recommendations;
• Determination of process and raw material standards of new products;
• Ensuring the cost and quality optimization of manufactured products;
• Following up innovations and improvements in industry and making required analysis to support R&D activities.