RD&A Senior Technologist

We are recruiting for a RD&A Senior Technologist to join us on a fixed term basis from a September 1st 2024 to end of February 2025.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a team of passionate food creatives developing new products for the Foodservice poultry and red meat markets.

In this role you will be working as part of the Meat RD&A team based in Naas, while also travelling regularly to support our customers in their production facilities throughout Europe.

You will work on continuous improvement of products in our current portfolio, as well as developing innovative new products in line with customer briefs.

Key responsibilities

Commercially focused development and application lead creating market suitable, innovative products for strategic Foodservice customers Manage projects from ideation and bench development, through to scale-up and launch Develop a strong business acumen and understanding of the Foodservice market Link consumer and customer insights into development of new products and renovation of existing products Work in line with business strategies to help deliver ambitious growth targetsDevelop best-in-class products through in-depth understanding of ingredients and processing for meat coating and seasoning technologies Develop processing expertise to support customers in achieving the best possible product and possess the ability to problem solve and work through processing issues Strong collaboration with Development & Application and Field Support teams Regular face-to-face engagement with customer Product Development and Production teams, as well as developing and managing working relationships with the customer teams Regular reporting of project updates to management and the wider team Leading customer engagement, presentations and RD&A communications

What will I get in return?

At Kerry, we believe in giving talented, curious people the opportunity to make a difference.

We work as a team, searching for the best ways to inspire food and nourish life. We are a community of innovators, working across disciplines to solve global food challenges with a fresh approach. We want you to achieve whatever you put your mind to. 

We also offer:

25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays) Hybrid working Health Care Cover Matched pension scheme Benefits platform offering discounts and cashback on major retailers.

What do I need to be successful?

In Kerry we understand that people have very different career trajectories and experiences. In order to be successful in this role we would be looking for the right competencies and aptitudes as well as your proven track record of success in a similar role and environment.

These include:

BSc in Food Science, Technology or related field Previous industrial or research experience and experience of processing & knowledge of food manufacturing is desired Laboratory experience is an advantage Demonstrates an interest in Food (demonstrates creativity, practical skills & enjoyment of food) Full training will be provided Teamwork is essential, the role requires excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to share learnings, manage timelines & feedback results You should demonstrate an ability to work cross-functionally and inter-departmentally You should be adept at prioritising your work You should have a passion for food and the ability to confidently present information and food products to your team You should possess good organisational and PC skills and knowledge of MS Office (Word/Excel)

Get in touch today

In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences.

One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life.

One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together.

We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.

​Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.

We look forward to meeting you

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