GRDQ Jelly Candy Specialist Luogo: Lainate, IT, 20020 Main Purpose of the role For our Group R&D; Jelly & Extruded Candy team, we are looking for a new colleague as Jelly Candy Specialist What you will do
* Participate in new product and process development, in compliance with Group & Localstrategies during the whole Stage & Gate process from lab till post launch
* Contributing to design new manufacturing line or upgrade/improve the existing in closecooperation with Process Technologist, Group Engineering and PEC (Process Excellence Center), starting with process flow chart drafting
* Understand characteristics and influence/interaction of the ingredients used in the specificcandies to ensure stable product quality and efficiency of production process Supervise lab and Pilot trials
* Be actively present during Pre-NPD meetings with group marketing by upfront sharing ofsamples and all relevant product/process information
* Contribute in performing Competitor research following trends, CIT, Patents to define newprojects with the aim to keep PvM product portfolio future ready
* Initiate ideas to reduce waste, increase quality and efficiency and monitor execution of existing processes
* Support manufacturing locations in new industrial line startup or production transfers




* Contribute to define technological solutions aimed to sustain the breakthrough innovationpipeline in accordance with company long term strategy Our Perfect Candidate
* Degree in FoodTechnology, Chemical Technology or other scientific education
* At least 4 years of experience in FMCG (products and processes) as similar technologist function
* Know-how of raw materials and its functions
* Preferable Lean manufacturing (green belt)
* Mentoring the junior technologist
* Good communications skills
* Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize, monitor the progress by using PvMsoftware
* Collaborate in cross functional projects with a variety of stakeholders
* Ability to think out of the box to solve process challenges (creativity)
* Ability to gather and analyse process and quality data with statistical software
* Travelling abroad for support / tests / start up on request (40% of work time is request) The position offers a gross annual salary starting from 45,000€. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis. Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity. Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination. #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 GRDQ Jelly Candy Specialist (Lainate)
🏢 Perfetti Van Melle
📍 Lainate