Product Development Specialist at International Breweries

The Key Purpose of this role is to develop and implement new liquids, processes and  technologies to deliver consumer innovation projects.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead commercial product & process development projects and provide technical expertise on liquid ingredients, processes and equipment.
• Lead existing product renovation initiatives in order to improve consumer offering.
• Support strategic projects focusing on improving our environmental impact, food safety, ABInBev image or other non commercial projects.
• Ensure adherence to ABInBev Innovation Pillar.
• Develop and execute innovation plan for product projects.
• Manage quality plan and adherence for all new / modified liquid processes and formulations.
• Develop liquid solutions that meet all critical aspects of the product brief (Quality / cost / reliability).
• Work across departments and with multiple suppliers to design the process for commercial production.
• Implement new liquid production and processes into supply regions with minimal effect on standard operation.
• Develop and mange liquid development OPEX budget.
• Support capex team during design implementation and commissioning phases.
• Ensure compliance of all new liquids to required legislation.
• Support legal, corporate affairs and excise teams.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Excellent problem solving skills.
• Good interpersonal skills & process knowledge.
• Self motivated and detail orientated.
• Ability to influence those around you.
• Can effectively and concisely communicate with others.

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree in Brewing Science, Chemical Engineering or any other related field.
• >5 years brewing experience in a commercial brewery.
• Experience of alternative product development, innovation process and small scale brewing is advantageous.
• Good exposure to and knowledge of raw materials , process aids and external equipment and process suppliers.​
• Good comprehension of all supply levers.
• Basic understanding of consumer sensory science.
• Efficient networker between departments, zones and global partners.