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Food Technologist - Fractional Consultant

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  • Posted 11 days ago
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Job Description

  • Consulting role on an adhoc basis
  • Full time flexibility

About Our Client

Our client is a leading international FMCG company with a strong presence in instant beverage products and non-dairy creamers across emerging markets. With integrated manufacturing capabilities and a growing regional footprint, the company is focused on driving continuous improvement in product quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence.

Job Description

  • Conduct end-to-end diagnostic of non-dairy creamer formulations, production processes, and plant operations
  • Identify cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities across ingredients, processing, and equipment utilisation
  • Analyse formulation-process interactions and recommend optimisation strategies for performance, stability, and scalability
  • Work closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production challenges and improve output consistency
  • Provide actionable recommendations on process redesign, ingredient optimisation, and production workflows
  • Support implementation of solutions and ensure alignment with operational constraints and commercial objectives

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong experience in non-dairy creamer or powdered beverage formulation and production
  • Deep understanding of ingredient systems (fats, emulsifiers, stabilisers) and their impact on product performance
  • Hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments, including spray drying and/or UHT processing
  • Ability to connect formulation decisions to production efficiency, yield, and cost implications
  • Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and engineering teams
  • Practical problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate independently in a consulting-style role

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation projects with tangible business outcomes
  • Exposure to regional manufacturing operations and cross-market challenges
  • Flexible engagement structure with autonomy and ownership of deliverables
  • Competitive consulting fees aligned with expertise and scope of work

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Quote job ref: JN-052026-7017129

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Job ID: 147629427