Job Summary

We are seeking an Application Specialist to join our Application Team located in Dandenong South, reporting to Application Teams Leader- Food Ingredients Oceania.

Description/Responsibilities:

​Solution Design

Independently navigates projects from start to finish, and acts as a project leader in teamsHands on creation and application of Dairy & Beverage products utilising IFF’s range of protein, emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, texturants, food protection and flavoursProven ability to work and manage time and priorities unsupervisedHigh level knowledge of recipe ingredients, raw materials and their functionResearches, refines, and upgrades solutions for client projectsCommercial acumen and proven ability to balance technical needs with commercial needsDemonstrates capability in experimental design, detailed results analysis and sound technical judgementFormulation and Applications of functional ingredients in Dairy and BeveragesConduct pilot plant processing and evaluation of Dairy and plant-Beverages on ice cream churns and UHT/HTST linesConduct physical properties analyses – Rheology, Microscopy and Particle SizeAbility to prepare and deliver technical and scientific presentations professionally and effectivelyWillingness to travel, in the ANZ region and occasionally other overseas locationWell-developed interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills to build meaningful rapport, to influence, convince and to negotiate at all levels with internal and external stakeholders and staff. A good command of English language for communication will be well regarded.

Innovation & New Technology

Anticipates, investigates, and resolves problems related to raw materials, solutions, finished prototypes and initial scale-up procedures Proactive in using new raw materials, advancing technology and utilizing IFF technologyPromotes understanding and execution of IFF processes 

Customer Intimacy & Technical Partnership 

Understands and communicates customer business strategy, brands, consumer preference and market trendsContributes to R&D and program initiativesRecognized as a liaison and collaborator to Sales, Marketing, Consumer Research, Regulatory other departments to support project executionDrives usage of new technology, promoting benefits and commercial applications for customersProvides total solutions utilizing creative problem-solving skillsStrong creativity, innovation, and presentation skills

Leadership

Contributes to and/or develops internal training/development programs for technical communityMentors Trainees and more junior Food TechnologistsFosters and drives interdepartmental regional and/or global technical networks/relationshipsDemonstrates being a team player, a leader, and/or collaborator

Requirements:

Background: at least 7 years in the Dairy processing industry, with both neutral dairy and fresh fermented dairy process background, familiar with ice cream production and UHT processingExperience in people management will be well regarded

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

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