Inżynier przemysłu spożywczego - Ałmaty
Płaca 6000 $ - Alma Nutrition LLC

Alma Nutrition LLC plans to build an apple pectin plant in Almaty, Kazakhstan. The main direction is low-methoxylated, amidorated, high-esterified pectin according to the standards of the American and European pharmacopoeias. Key clients are pharmaceutical companies and food distributors.

PROJECT STAGE: preparation of the business plan to the investor.

Therefore, we are looking a FREELANCER-TECHNOLOGIST FOR EXAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT, RAW MATERIALS, PRODUCTION PROCESSES, ETC. AFTER JOINT SUCCESSFUL CLOSING A DEAL WITH AN INVESTOR WE ARE READY TO MAKE OFFER "MAIN TECHNOLOGIST OF THE PLANT" WITH RELOCATION TO ALMATY.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Development of technical specifications for the selection of equipment
• Expert evaluation of proposals from equipment suppliers
• Participation in the process at all stages of the project implementation
• Development of the scheme of the technological process (inputs, outputs)
• Development of layouts for warehouse and industrial premises
• Preparation of requirements for the quality of raw materials
• Description of the process of input quality of raw materials, the procedure for testing in our own laboratory
• Preparation of working documentation for all stages of production: preparation of dry raw materials, pectin extraction process, modification process…, packaging and storage, water recovery process
• Interaction with customers and suppliers for technology audits, production, test workings, ingredient introductions, trainings
• Development of existing pectin recipes using the company's ingredients

REQUIREMENTS FOR A CANDIDATE:

• Higher specialized education focused in Food Science
• Experienced with a demonstrated history of working in the food production industry building project pipelines and adding contribution margin.
• Skilled in Sensory Evaluation, Research and Development (R&D), Food Microbiology, Food Science and GMP.
• Experience as a technologist in pectin production as a must (3+ years): commercialize pectin powder at manufacturers, including planning/attendance of pilot trials and commercial runs, optimization of recipes into formulations, and product evaluation. Apply technical knowledge to solve product issues on the benchtop, pilot scale, or commercial scale. Organize and maintain documentation system for ingredients and products. Lead continuous improvement projects for cost initiatives for existing products. Partner with Commercialization, Quality, Marketing, Sales, Sourcing teams to produce products that meet commercial timelines, fit consumer needs, and adapt to supply chain restrictions.
• Readiness for business trips up to 30% of working time at the first stage (equipment suppliers at the stage of purchase, suppliers of raw materials, customers in the CIS and Europe)

PERSONAL QUALITIES:

• Result orientation
• Skill to work in team
• Ability to build long-term relationships
• Compliance with company values

CONDITIONS:

• Freelance work at the beginning. Official offer after successful closing a deal with an investor
• Full compliance with the Labor Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan
• Competitive salary (fixed part + % from sales)
• Comfortable office A class
• Interesting tasks, ambitious prospects