Group Flour Formulation Manager – West Africa

Job Title: Group Flour Formulation Manager – West Africa

Location: Dakar, Senegal

Reports To: Group Technical Services Manager

Job Type: Expatriate

 

General Purpose

• Responsible for optimizing the performance and cost of various wheat flour products for specific company markets in West/Central Africa.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

• Apply the most cost-effective micro-ingredient solutions to achieve a high-quality product matching the needs of clients


• Liaise with grain procurement and quality personnel to identify cost and performance issues and opportunities


• Organize and supervise the baking centre set up (equipment and employees) as well as the baking methods applied at each milling operation


• Ensure factory analytical, rheological, and baking processes comply with company standards and ensure the success of every production lot


• Organize and supervise the activities/programs for the baking school in Dakar and Ivory Coast


• Organize and supervise the rheological laboratory (equipment and employees)


• Assist with the launch of new flour and mix products


• Provide technical services to clients; train affiliate bakers and technical service personnel to address problems in the field


• Identify purchasing opportunities for micro-ingredients


• Initiate supply planning schemes to ensure stock-outs do not occur


• Apply the latest standards and controls relative to food safety regarding incoming ingredients, storage and utilization


• Monitor the latest trends in bakery ingredient technology and product development


• The responsibilities outlined in this job description are not a comprehensive list; additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time.

Education & Experience

• 10+ years baking formulation, bakery technical services or flour technical services experience


• Experience with flour analysis including the ability to interpret flour and dough analyses relative to end-product impact


• Knowledge of current enzyme and oxidation solutions for baking


• Master Baker or AIB Certification


• Familiarity with a variety of baking technology from artisan processes to industrial lines


• Fluency in French & English required


• Familiarity with a wide variety of bakery products to include baguettes, pan bread, buns, rolls, cakes, biscuits, and flat breads


• Exposure to a variety of diverse geographical and cultural markets


• Ability to think creatively and uncover new ideas for mature baking markets

 

Working Environment/Conditions

• Must be in good physical health due to physical remoteness of location and operations.


• Expatriate must be able to operate outside normal comfort zone at times.


• Travel will be approximately 50% of the time to affiliated milling companies in West and Central Africa.


• Must be comfortable working in developing countries, with the ability to work in complex and stressful working environments

If interested, please send your CV with Salary expectation to r.kamenan@tortorici-partners.com