Food Technologist - Fractional Consultant

• Consulting role on an adhoc basis • Full time flexibility About Our ClientOur client is a leading international FMCG company with a strong presence in instant beverage products and non-dairy creamers across emerging markets. With integrated manufacturing capabilities and a growing regional footprint, the company is focused on driving continuous improvement in product quality, cost efficiency, and operational excellence. Job Description• Conduct end-to-end diagnostic of non-dairy creamer formulations, production processes, and plant operations • Identify cost reduction and efficiency improvement opportunities across ingredients, processing, and equipment utilisation • Analyse formulation-process interactions and recommend optimisation strategies for performance, stability, and scalability • Work closely with manufacturing teams to troubleshoot production challenges and improve output consistency • Provide actionable recommendations on process redesign, ingredient optimisation, and production workflows • Support implementation of solutions and ensure alignment with operational constraints and commercial objectives The Successful Applicant• Strong experience in non-dairy creamer or powdered beverage formulation and production • Deep understanding of ingredient systems (fats, emulsifiers, stabilisers) and their impact on product performance • Hands-on exposure to manufacturing environments, including spray drying and/or UHT processing • Ability to connect formulation decisions to production efficiency, yield, and cost implications • Experience working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, and engineering teams • Practical problem-solving mindset with the ability to operate independently in a consulting-style role What's on Offer• Opportunity to work on high-impact transformation projects with tangible business outcomes • Exposure to regional manufacturing operations and cross-market challenges • Flexible engagement structure with autonomy and ownership of deliverables • Competitive consulting fees aligned with expertise and scope of work Contact Claris Lim (Lic No: R21100138/ EA no: 18C9065) Quote job ref JN-052026-7017129 Phone number +65 6643 9732 Michael Page (Personnel) Pte Ltd | Registration No.201736642C