Process Technologist (CPF) - Hospitality - UAE
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- Job Number:
- 4524034
- Work type:
- Permanent - Full Time
- Location:
- UAE
- Categories:
- Food, Mid-Senior Level
Role Profile:
Supporting NPD Team to transfer their innovative ideas to production for commercialisation
The below Key Performance Areas include but are not limited to:
- Developing new packaging designs for a range of products for brands within the Alshaya portfolio such as Starbucks, The Cheesecake Factory, PF Chang’s etc.
- Packaging Process Technologists Conducting packaging functionality tests for new product development.
- Performing machinability trials for flow wrapping different-sized food products, ensuring competence in processes, machinery, and related packaging.
- Developing keylines (AutoCAD) for flow wrap (Repeat Length and Cut Width) based on machine trials, focusing on primary packaging.
- Developing SPC and wrap boards for sandwiches and wraps packaging, generally using white backboard of 300-450 GSM depending on the nature and weight of the product.
- Developing carton sizes and specifications for both internal and export packaging.
- Finalizing specifications for all packaging materials (TDS).
- Conducting necessary trials before finalizing specifications and product launch.
- Maintaining color management in all artworks for all brands during the artwork stage.
- Driving cost-saving projects to help the supply chain achieve yearly savings.
- Driving EPD projects to optimize necessary packaging materials.
- Supporting production in packaging and date coding for new product launches.
- Initiating transit trials and recording results to determine if they pass or fail.
- Sending samples to assigned locations as part of packaging.
- Analyzing process capability and identifying gaps against the new product brief.
- Organizing shop floor trials of new products and validating process parameters.
- Preparing necessary documents and reports that summarize tests, observations, processing concerns, manufacturing constraints, project progress, recommendations, and decisions.
Knowledge:
- Desirable to have a Packaging Engineering & or Food technology Degree
- Certified Packaging Professional (CPP) can be beneficial
- Must have knowledge of Food Chemistry
- Must have knowledge of Food Nutrition
Experience:
- With package design software and knowledge of food packaging regulations and standards
Skills:
- Growth mindset
- Organization and analysis
- Attention to detail
- Communication
Additional role requirements:
- Experience in bakery, food production both chilled and frozen is a bonus
Advertised: Arabian Standard Time
Applications close: Arabian Standard Time
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