Expat Opportunity | Zambia | FMCG (Confectionery & Baking)

Who are we
A leading FMCG business with a strong footprint across Africa, focused on producing high-quality confectionery and baking products.

Who are we looking for
An experienced R&D professional from the chocolate, biscuit, or broader snack manufacturing industry, with a passion for product innovation and quality.

What will you do

• Support new product development and improve existing confectionery and baked products
• Run lab, pilot, and production trials, including formulation and scale-up
• Conduct sensory evaluations, shelf-life testing, and product optimisation
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards (GMP, HACCP, ISO)
• Work closely with QA/QC on product quality and process improvements
• Manage packaging inputs, nutritional labelling, and regulatory requirements
• Maintain accurate R&D documentation, reports, and specifications

What do you need

• Degree in Food Science
• 8–10 years’ R&D experience in FMCG (ideally chocolate, biscuits, or snacks)
• Strong understanding of food chemistry and ingredient functionality
• Experience with product formulation, trials, and commercialisation
• SAP proficiency
• Strong problem-solving and project management skills