Senior Executive - Research & Development

Location : Trichy

City : Trichy

State : Tamil Nādu (IN-TN)

Country : India (IN)

Requisition Number : 41716

Job Description

Business Title Senior Executive - R&D

Global Function Research and Development

Global Department Research and Development

Country/Region India / Trichy

Role Purpose Statement Support product & process developments of edible oils & fats for large industrial customers in areas of varied food applications

Main Accountabilities Safety in Oils & Fats R&D function

Support key customer product developments, renovate their existing products, scale up, cost effectiveness, regulations etc Conduct pilot scale product development & analytical testing, scale ups, perform customer documentations etc. Engage actively with customers to jointly cocreate & enable smooth roll out of NPD’s, renovations, cocreate etc Engage with plant teams for timely certification, audits, documentation etc Interact with Bunge global research teams on innovation and technical matters. Keep abreast on latest consumer, food & regulatory trends

Knowledge and Skills

Behavior Use knowledge of Bunge’s business, structure and strategy to develop innovative solutions to improve results or eliminate problems.

Build partnerships, appropriately influence to gain commitment, foster talent and coach others to grow in current or future roles..

Drive results through high standards, focus on key priorities, organization, and preparing others for change.

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

Working knowledge of Oils & fats Chemistry, Processing Technology, Formulations, food chemistry etc. with regard to Oils, Vanaspati, Bakery shortenings & margarines, specialty oils & fats for various food applications. Basic knowledge of various macro & micro food ingredients & additives, their role in various food applications, physical and chemical interactions and their safe dosages. Basic Knowledge of Indian Food Laws such as FSSAI, FPO etc and working knowledge on international laws such as FAO, WHO, EU Regulations, Codex etc Working knowledge of food safety, microbiology, process control aspects, functional and protective packaging Ability to carry out product, process and packaging development with cost optimization by understanding synergies that exist in various food products & industries with limited supervision.

Special features of job:

Ability to manage product & process development and identify synergies among various operations & food applications.

Other requirements:

Good at computers & presentation skills. Travel to factories, markets etc

Education & Experience * First Class Graduate in Chemical Engineering / Food Technologist (or) / Masters in Chemistry from a Premier

Above 4 years in Oils & Fats / Food / Chemical Process Industries in R&D function

Personality requirements

Good Analytical & Problem Solving ability Effective Communication Skills Entrepreneurial Spirit Ability to see synergies For behaviour competencies please refer to the Bunge Leadership Model

Bunge (NYSE: BG) is a world leader in sourcing, processing and supplying oilseed and grain products and ingredients. Founded in 1818, Bunge’s expansive network feeds and fuels a growing world, creating sustainable products and opportunities for more than 70,000 farmers and the consumers they serve across the globe. The company is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri and has 25,000 employees worldwide who stand behind more than 350 port terminals, oilseed processing plants, grain facilities, and food and ingredient production and packaging facilities around the world.

Bunge is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans/Disabled