OverviewYou join the R&D; team at our gum base production plant to lead industrialization and process projects from lab to full production. You bridge R&D;, Engineering and Operations to deliver robust, scalable processes while enabling innovation, quality, and business continuity. You will drive scale‐up, process optimization and trials across global sites, shaping efficient manufacturing and cost improvements. This role offers hands‐on impact across multi‐site programs with clear ownership and cross‐functional collaboration.Retribuzione / Benefitssalary range 45,000–50,000additional compensation and company benefits may applyglobal mobility across sitesdiversity and inclusion focusResponsabilitàLead scale‐up of gum base formulations from lab to industrial productionDefine, validate and optimize processing parametersSupport plant trials, ramp‐ups, troubleshooting and stabilizationDrive improvements in robustness, efficiency, quality and costSupport process simplification and new equipment integrationAct as interface between R&D;, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement and suppliersSupport sites on trials,



deviations and continuous improvement initiativesShare best practices across global gum base unitsOwn industrialization workstreams including risk, timelines and reportingEnsure accurate technical documentation and compliance with internal standardsSupport master data readiness, system alignment and BOM accuracyRequisiti fondamentaliMaster's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or related field5 years in industrialization, process engineering, or manufacturing supportExperience scaling processes from lab to industrial scaleHands‐on plant trials and process validation experienceExperience in global, matrix organizationsStrong knowledge of process engineering and material behaviorFluent in EnglishStructured, pragmatic, solution‐oriented mindsetSolid project management and prioritization skillsWillingness to mobility across global sitesClear communicator with strong ownership and accountabilityStructured and solution‐oriented mindsetCross‐functional collaborationIndustrialization and scale‐up of processesProcess validation and optimizationMaster data readiness and BOM accuracy

📌 Grdq Gum Base Industrialization & Process Specialist (Cerro Maggiore)
🏢 Perfetti Van Melle
📍 Cerro Maggiore