Food Technologist

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 15,000 people globally.

1. Responsible for all aspects of quality control activities of raw materials, in-line and finished products
2. Planning, implementing and maintaining product quality improvement programs.
3. Strong networking with regional teams including quality, supply chain, customer services, regulatory, legal compliance & Corporate sustainability to acquire the required information for customers.
4. Oversee all quality assurance matters with regards to site Quality Team and product quality improvement planning to meet company goals
5. Preparing the company in meeting new regulations and quality standards that the company may choose to implement.
6. Responsible to see that the company complies with voluntary quality and HACCP standards and maintain continued certification of the quality and HACCP systems implemented by the company.
7. Formulate, be in charge and lead the system for the recording evaluation and processing of customer complaints on product quality.
8. Implement approved quality standards and specifications.
9. Working with KEY ACCOUNTS for on time response of projects in pipeline. Strong co-ordination with all relevant stakeholders to execute a project.
10. Setting up quality specifications for raw and packaging materials in agreement with vendors and all internal stakeholders.
11. Maintain and develop (where needed) with the suppliers’ material specification and material safety data sheets to ensure proper quality compliance of incoming materials.
12. Review vendor quality systems and ensure regulatory compliance on vendor-supplied materials.
13. Active participation in the Site Quality certifications/ QMS requirement’s gap analysis and execution of improvement plans.

Degree: Masters in Food Science & Technology.

1. Work experience: 5  years in food manufacturing industry with core competency in document management/creation and customer quality requests handling
2. Knowledge of B-to-B industry, ingredient manufacturing operations
3. Experience in supporting customers with technical documentation, auditing.
4. Data management skills
5. Ability to work independently with limited supervision.

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Access to  Training and Development
• Competitive Salary and Benefits
• Regular events that foster team engagement