Technical Lead - Mayonnaise & Table Sauces

At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia and Blå Band, among others.  GBfoods Africa operates in 24 countries with a Regional office in Accra - Ghana.

Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture.

Role:

Reporting to the Technical Director,

The Technical Lead- Mayonnaise & Table Sauces, will lead the formulation, optimization, and industrialization of mayonnaise and wet condiments. The role requires deep technical expertise in emulsions, ingredient functionality, food chemistry, and large-scale manufacturing processes, and is responsible for driving innovation, improving quality, optimizing costs, and ensuring regulatory compliance across the condiment portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the end-to-end R&D lifecycle for new product development (NPD), from bench to scale-up for mayonnaise, mustard, dressings, and related sauces.
• Adapt and localize existing formulations to meet sensory, cost, and regulatory requirements

Technical Expertise & Process Optimization

• Provide subject-matter expertise in emulsifiers, stabilizers, hydrocolloids, and texture modifiers.
• Optimize mixing, homogenization, pasteurization, and filling processes.
• Troubleshoot emulsion instability (phase separation, syneresis, viscosity drift).

Ingredient & Supplier Collaboration

• Evaluate and approve raw materials (oils, eggs, plant proteins, acids, preservatives).
• Collaborate with suppliers to source innovative ingredients.
• Conduct comparative ingredient performance studies.

Cross-functional Project Leadership

• Act as technical lead for multi-market project launches, coordinating with commercial, QA, supply chain, and regulatory affairs.
• Lead factory trials and production validations across local and co-manufacturing sites (if any).
• Deliver assigned technical projects within timelines, budget, and performance KPIs.

What can you expect from us?

You will be part of a unique  company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is committed, action oriented, problem solver and excellent relationship skills, pays attention to detail and is ready to explore the opportunities and challenges that the role brings.