Overview

In this role you drive NPD projects and technology platforms for Jelly Candy within Group R&D, supporting new production processes and process improvements. You will collaborate with Process Technologists, PEC, and marketing to shape a future-ready portfolio. Expect to oversee lab and pilot trials, and contribute to stage-gate product development and line startups. You help reduce waste and raise quality while translating scientific insight into scalable manufacturing solutions. This position combines hands-on development with cross-functional influence in a growth-focused confectionery group.

Retribuzione / Benefits

- gross annual salary starting from 45,000
- additional compensation and company benefits may apply
- opportunity to travel abroad up to 40% of work time
- culture of respect and diversity

Responsabilità

- Lead new product and process development across the Stage & Gate process from lab to post-launch
- Collaborate on designing manufacturing lines or upgrading existing ones with engineering teams
- Understand ingredient interactions to ensure stable quality and production efficiency
- Supervise lab and pilot trials
- Participate in pre-NPD meetings with marketing,



sharing samples and product/process information
- Conduct competitor research and trend analysis to define future projects
- Identify ideas to reduce waste, improve quality and efficiency, and monitor implementation
- Support locations in new line startups or production transfers
- Contribute to sustaining breakthrough innovation pipelines aligned with long-term strategy

Requisiti fondamentali

- Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Technology or other scientific education
- At least 4 years of experience in FMCG as a technologist
- Know-how of raw materials and their functions
- Lean manufacturing knowledge (green belt) [preferred]
- Mentoring junior technologists
- Strong project management and time planning skills
- Good communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects and track progress using PvM software
- Willingness to travel abroad for support, tests, and startup (about 40%)

- strong communication
- cross-functional collaboration
- creativity
- raw materials knowledge and functions
- process data analysis
- statistical software (analytical capabilities)

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