Technical Lead, Mayonnaise & Tables Sauces

Our client is a major multinational food and beverage company.

Job Summary

The Technical Lead Mayonnaise & Table Sauces will lead the formulation optimization and industrialization of mayonnaise and wet condiments. The role requires deep technical expertise in emulsions ingredient functionality food chemistry and large-scale manufacturing processes and is responsible for driving innovation improving quality optimizing costs and ensuring regulatory compliance across the condiment portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Innovation

Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for new product development (NPD) from bench to scale-up for mayonnaise Mustard dressings and related sauces.

Adapt and localize existing formulations to meet sensory cost and regulatory requirements

Technical Expertise & Process Optimization

Provide subject-matter expertise in emulsifiers stabilizers hydrocolloids and texture modifiers.

Optimize mixing homogenization pasteurization and filling processes.

Troubleshoot emulsion instability (phase separation syneresis viscosity drift).

Ingredient & Supplier Collaboration

Evaluate and approve raw materials (oils eggs plant proteins acids preservatives).

Collaborate with suppliers to source innovative ingredients.

Conduct comparative ingredient performance studies.

Cross-functional Project Leadership

Act as technical lead for multi-market project launchescoordinating with commercial QA supply chain and regulatory

affairs.

Deliver assigned technical projects within timelines budget and performance KPIs

Requirements

• Degree in Food Technology Chemical Engineering or Food Science.
  
• 10 years experience in R&D and technical production ideally in sauces condiments or broader food processing.
  
• Demonstrated experience with product scale-up and production optimization.
  
• Familiarity with FSSC 22000 ISO 9001 HACCP and African food regulatory frameworks.
  
• Strong technical knowledge of emulsified food systems and thermal processing.
  
• Hands-on experience in food manufacturing production scaling and factory process management.
  
• Open to candidates from across Africa with particular preference for professionals from Francophone countries
  

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1