About the Role:
We are happy to share that we are looking for a talented candidate to join our Technical R&D; Premium Chocolate Department as a
Product Technical Performance Manager
. In this role you will work on
product development and implementation of new products
as well as
defining industrial processes for Premium Chocolate products across the world
. You will work in a highly dynamic and international environment within Ferrero, contributing to the excellence and innovation of our products.
Main Responsibilities:
You will plan, organize and perform the necessary trials and experiments to
deliver product and process development projects
that meet defined requirements.
You will
create and take ownership of the industrial recipes
for the products under your responsibility.
You will provide support on project implementation from concept, industrialisation to product launch.
You will
leverage product and process expertise on products
that could be made with wafer, creams and different ingredients via lab trials, scale-up trials, factory and supplier's trials and taste trials.
Additionally, you will have the responsability to
identify new ingredients
suitable for the products and
develop new recipes
according to group guidelines, ensuring optimum sensorial characteristics of new products throughout shelf-life.
You will
define key technological parameters
to produce new products, continuously improving existing manufacturing processes through LEAN & AGILE methods.
You will lead innovation in formulation, technolody and process control, as well as drive cost-optimization initiatives.
Finally, you will have the opportunity to work in strict cooperation with the laboratories and project managers and you will be the point of reference for Marketing, Engineering,



Plants technologists, Quality, R&D; Raw material and Packaging Department.
About You:
You will bring your
Master's Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent
and
experience in food companies, ideally in R&D;, quality or technical positions
. Experience in chocolate moulding, fats and fillings processing and cereal and wafer baking would be considered a plus.
You have
knowledge of Chemical, Microbiologist, Sensory and Nutritional Analysis,
as well as knowledge of
statistics and data analysis of industrial processes.
You are
available for frequent travel in Italy and abroad
, you are
fluent in English
and comfortable using digital tools.
Your passion for our products, consumers and category and your strong result-oriented attitude, problem-solving skills and attention to details will be key to perform at best.
Our Benefits & Perks:
Careers with caring built in - discover our benefits
here
.
About Ferrero:
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of
Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in ****.
Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many
iconic brands
sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at
ferrero.com
.
DE&I; at Ferrero:
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
Find out more
here
.

📌 Product Technical Performance Manager Premium Chocolate (Italia)
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