Job Description
JOIN A TEAM DRIVEN BY EXCELLENCE
The CBL Group is one of Sri Lanka's largest food conglomerates manufacturing biscuits, chocolates, cake, cereal, textured soy, coconut, spices and organic products. CBL brands Munchee, Ritzbury, Revello, Tiara, Samaposha, Nutriline, Sera and Lankasoy are market leaders and household names. The Group consists of eight business units in Sri Lanka and two overseas and, exports its products to over 70 countries across the globe. Purpose driven business forms the core of CBL’s operations and we are guided by our core values of caring, quality, innovation and integrity. We believe in equal opportunities for growth and we foster a caring, learning, high performance culture that promotes ethical and responsible business. The CBL team is committed to good business practices and we are passionate about making positive changes and meaningful impacts for every stakeholder in our value chain. We are looking for individuals that share our commitment to creating great food that enriches lives and supports Sri Lanka’s growth.
DESIGNATION: EXECUTIVE – RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT (EXPORTS)
- COMPANY NAME: CBL FOODS INTERNATIONAL (PVT) LTD.
- LOCATION: RANALA
ROLE PROFILE
- Prepare export related R&D documentation on product, packaging and labelling developments.
- Make Artwork instructions for export NPDs, including wrappers, box boards, and master cartons, and coordinate with the R&D, Export and Marketing teams to develop sample artworks for identified products.
- Compilation of samples for the international exhibitions and overseas buyers.
- Connect with relevant outside parties and laboratories on fulfilling the buyer specifications.
- Conduct trials for product finalization including verifying specification of the wrapper, weight of the product and machinability.
- Proofread export-related sample artwork until final approval is obtained from relevant internal departments such as Marketing, Quality, and Production.
- Handle communications with foreign buyers on their prerequisites.
- Prepare Nutritional Panels and Customer specific data sheets.
- Find necessary development inputs from overseas Food Laws and Regulations.
- Work closely with CBL Group Export Teams.
PERSONAL PROFILE
- BSc. In Food Science & Technology or BSc. Degree in UGC approved university in Biological Sciences
- Minimum 1 year experience in confectionery or food manufacturing attached to research & development
- Proficiency in MS office.
- Strong leadership ability along with analytical and critical thinking mindset.
- Ability to work with minimum supervision with large number of projects and tight deadlines.
Please apply with details of 2 non-related referees to careers.cblf@cbl.lk