BAKERY TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Main responsibilities : Providing technical support to customer requirements in line with the Lesaffre UK & Ireland commercial strategy through bakery process advice and assisting in customer NPD and EPD projects Development of tailor-made products and carrying out baking tests Participation in trade fairs and customer events To train fully and lead/support technical training for internal colleagues and external partners/customers for the Lesaffre expertise in bakery processes, yeasts, sourdough, ingredients and mixes. Staying up to date on market trends, movements: customers, competition, products University degree in food technology or a background in the baking industry Extensive proven baking experience and/or experience on industrial lines. Proven knowledge of the sector, products, raw materials and processes Customer-oriented, high level of commitment, confident and convincing Ability to organise, prioritise, be proactive, react, and manage issues effectively. Ability to work in a team, and collaborate with other departments within the company and in the Group. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Willing to travel Has advanced level MS Office (Word, Excel and power point) As a global key player in yeasts and fermentation, Lesaffre designs, manufactures and markets innovative solutions for Baking, Food taste & pleasure, Health care and Biotechnology. Family group born in northern France in 1853, now a multi-national and a multicultural company, Lesaf