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A leading flight catering and large-scale food manufacturing operation in Dubai is seeking an experienced Food Technology Specialist to support product development, process optimization, and technical innovation across multiple manufacturing units. The role focuses on airline catering, foodservice, and retail food production, with an emphasis on product quality, shelf-life extension, cost efficiency, waste reduction, and food safety compliance.
The successful candidate will provide advanced technical expertise in food science and product formulation, lead complex troubleshooting activities, and collaborate with culinary, production, procurement, quality, and research teams. This position also involves managing multiple technical projects, developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), mentoring food technologists, and implementing innovative solutions to improve manufacturing performance and product consistency.
Job Responsibilities
- Lead the investigation and resolution of complex product, processing, and quality deviations using scientific research, root-cause analysis, experimental trials, and analytical data interpretation.
- Drive food technology initiatives supporting new product development, product reformulation, process improvement, and commercial product launches.
- Conduct laboratory and benchtop experiments, pilot trials, scale-up evaluations, and formulation assessments to optimize product performance and manufacturing efficiency.
- Develop and implement strategies for shelf-life extension, product stability, waste reduction, ingredient optimization, and cost efficiency without compromising food safety or quality.
- Apply Design of Experiments (DOE), statistical analysis, and scientific testing methods to evaluate formulations, validate process improvements, and support evidence-based technical decisions.
- Collaborate with ingredient suppliers, equipment manufacturers, procurement teams, and external technical experts to identify and validate innovative food technology solutions.
- Evaluate ingredient functionality, supplier suitability, formulation costs, and alternative raw materials to improve product performance and profitability.
- Develop, review, and maintain technical SOPs, laboratory procedures, validation protocols, and testing methods to ensure consistency, reliability, and effective knowledge transfer.
- Establish sensory evaluation procedures and product quality standards to maintain consistency across high-volume food production operations.
- Provide technical guidance and training to culinary, production, and food technology teams on food science principles, ingredient handling, processing methods, and product quality requirements.
- Lead multiple technical projects by defining objectives, timelines, milestones, resources, and cross-functional responsibilities to ensure successful delivery.
- Prepare technical reports, document experimental findings, and present recommendations to relevant stakeholders to support product development and operational decision-making.
- Mentor junior and mid-level food technologists, review experimental plans, and promote scientific rigor, technical capability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure food technology activities align with applicable food safety regulations, quality management systems, operational standards, and business objectives.
Job Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Chemistry, or an equivalent discipline is preferred.
- Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience in food technology, food product development, or food manufacturing.
- Extensive experience in product formulation, recipe optimization, ingredient functionality, and commercialization of food products.
- Proven expertise in Design of Experiments (DOE), shelf-life extension, stability studies, and product performance evaluation.
- Experience in root-cause analysis, technical troubleshooting, process validation, and resolving complex product and manufacturing challenges.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize formulations, evaluate suppliers, assess ingredient costs, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
- Experience in developing technical SOPs, validation protocols, laboratory procedures, and product quality standards.
- Proven ability to manage cross-functional technical projects and provide guidance or mentorship to food technology professionals.
- Experience in high-volume food manufacturing, airline catering, ready-to-eat meals, foodservice production, or similar environments would be advantageous.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of food chemistry, food microbiology, ingredient functionality, food processing technologies, and product development principles.
- Strong expertise in experimental design, laboratory testing, statistical data analysis, and interpretation of scientific results.
- In-depth understanding of food safety standards, quality management systems, regulatory compliance, and shelf-life assessment.
- Proficiency in technical documentation, SOP development, process validation, formulation evaluation, and product commercialization.
- Strong analytical thinking, scientific problem-solving, and root-cause investigation skills.
- Ability to identify opportunities for process improvement, waste minimization, cost reduction, and manufacturing efficiency.
- Excellent project management, communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
- Ability to influence technical decisions, mentor team members, and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.
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