Principal Flavourist

Responsibilities

Leadership of Savoury Creation Lead the Savoury Creation Laboratory, overseeing team performance, project priorities, resource planning, facilities and equipment. Establish objectives, KPIs and work plans aligned with business goals and regional market opportunities. Optimise manpower, technical expertise and laboratory resources to support project delivery and productivity.

Drive continuous improvement in laboratory operations, workflows and technical practices. Strengthen collaboration within the Creation, regional team and across Takasago affiliates. Drive continuous improvement in laboratory processes, working methods and efficiency. Savoury Creation Lead the development of innovative savoury flavours, with particular focus on process flavours and top-note creation.

Provide technical and creative direction to develop flavour solutions that meet customer, sensory, cost, regulatory and production requirements. Guide formulation development, adaptation and harmonisation for local and regional markets. Oversee reactive and proactive flavour submissions, ensuring technical quality and relevance to customer needs.

Work closely with Process and Application teams to develop integrated flavour solutions. Provide expert guidance on flavour troubleshooting, formulation optimisation and quality-related issues. Regional Technical Flavour Leadership Serve as the regional technical lead for savoury flavours across regions. Provide technical guidance, troubleshooting and knowledge transfer to Takasago affiliates.

Support regional customer projects, technical presentations and cross-country innovation initiatives. Share best practices, formulations, technologies and application methods across affiliates. Identify regional technical capability gaps and recommend appropriate training, resources and equipment. Innovation Technology Drive innovation within Savoury Creation by identifying opportunities arising from market trends, customer needs and emerging technologies.

Evaluate new ingredients, processing technologies, equipment and laboratory capabilities to improve flavour performance and competitiveness. Lead strategic technical projects that enhance product quality, productivity and differentiation. Collaborate with global Takasago technical centres and affiliates to exchange knowledge and develop new technical solutions.

Translate consumer and market insights into new flavour concepts and commercially relevant opportunities. Business Project Support Provide technical leadership for key customer accounts and strategic savoury projects. Partner with Sales, Category, Portfolio and R D teams to translate customer briefs into effective flavour solutions.

Support customer presentations, concept development, innovation workshops and business development activities. Prioritise projects based on business potential, customer importance, technical feasibility and available resources. Contribute to business growth through differentiated flavour solutions, responsive technical support and timely project delivery.

People Leadership Capability Development Lead, coach and mentor Creation team members, strengthening technical expertise and individual performance. Set clear objectives, performance expectations and development plans. Build team capabilities through structured training, knowledge sharing and practical technical guidance.

Develop future technical leaders and maintain succession readiness for critical roles. Assess future manpower and competency requirements and recommend appropriate development or resourcing plans. Laboratory, Quality Compliance Ensure laboratory facilities, equipment and work practices meet required safety, quality and operational standards.

Oversee equipment maintenance, calibration, housekeeping and utilisation. Ensure technical procedures, formulations, project records and other documentation are properly maintained. Work with Quality Control and Regulatory Affairs to address quality, regulatory, Halal and applicable food compliance requirements. Safeguard confidential formulations, intellectual property, technical information and customer data EHS Corporate Governance Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) requirements and promote safe working practices.

Provide appropriate resources and training to maintain a strong laboratory safety culture. Ensure adherence to applicable laws, internal procedures and corporate requirements. Ensure adherence to the Takasago Group Charter of Corporate Behaviour, Code of Conduct and Employee Handbook.