R&D Specialist

Yıldız Holding

• Bachelor's degree from a related field                                                                                           
• BS/MS degree in Food or Chemical Engineering program                                                                               
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English                                                                                   
• Experience in R&D department, preferably in food companies (like chocolate, cake and biscuit) is prefered                                                                                                                          
• Good knowledge of MS office programs, preferably good knowledge of SAP                                                          
• Understanding needs of the market & customer                                                                                     
• A profile with high business drive and sense of ownership for the business                                                        
• A clear strategic mindset that turns consumer understanding and market
• Research findings into short or long-term strategy and actions                                                                                                
• Good project management skills to deliver projects on time and at good quality                                                   
• Good Interpersonal skills                                                                                                        
• Willing to live in Anatolian side of İstanbul or Gebze                                                                            
• No obligation for military service (for male candidates).

İŞ TANIMI

Yildiz Holding, one of the largest and fast growing groups of Turkey, is looking for a R&D Specialist in pladis Bakery R&D Center Gebze                                                                                                             
A brief job description of the position and preferred qualifications for the suitable candidates are defined below;

• Studying formulation of new and existing products to develop affordable,profitable, healthy, safe and delicious products 
• Developing products bringing target financials
• Chooses correct ingredients at the correct price, at the targeted quality and safety
• Checks group specifications and apply the best practices and research continuously                      
• Identification and research of new product needs in the market                                                                   
• Management of R&D Project Prosess                                                                                                  
• Develop products inline with regulations & global recommendations                                                                
• Determination of process and raw material standards of new products                                                               
• Ensuring the cost and quality optimization of manufactured products                                                               
• Following up innovations and improvements in industry and making required analysis to support R&D activities