Bakery Process Advisor & Yeast Expert

Lesaffre; Larkhill; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lesaffre, a global leader in yeasts and fermentation, seeks a technically adept specialist to deliver bakery process advice and support UK & Ireland customers. You will assist in NPD/EPD projects, develop tailor-made products, and participate in industry events.

You will train colleagues and external partners, stay ahead of market trends and collaborate across departments to ensure baking excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 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 with 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 PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support to customer requirements in line with 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.
• Train and lead/support technical training for internal colleagues and external partners/customers for Lesaffre expertise in bakery processes, yeasts, sourdough, ingredients and mixes.
• Stay up to date on market trends, movements: customers, competition, products.

Skills

Bakery process knowledge

Technical support

Customer requirements

New product development

Baking tests

Market trends

MS Office

Education

University degree in food technology

Background in baking industry

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lesaffre, a global leader in yeasts and fermentation, seeks a technically adept specialist to deliver bakery process advice and support UK & Ireland customers. You will assist in NPD/EPD projects, develop tailor-made products, and participate in industry events.

You will train colleagues and external partners, stay ahead of market trends and collaborate across departments to ensure baking excellence and customer satisfaction.