Purpose
guarantee the plant's food technology expertise to ensure full compliance with barilla quality standards for products and processes, and to govern line capabilities and statistical process monitoring.
Key accountabilities define, maintain and continuously improve the plant's technological and process standards, aligning with product development, packaging development, process development and industrialisation.
identify opportunities to optimise product quality through evolution of process standards.
ensure efficient operation and continuous optimisation of packaging lines by monitoring performance parameters, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
proactively identify process improvement opportunities and contribute to continuous improvement (ci) projects.
propose process evolutions to improve stability, capability and adherence to quality set?points in synergy with quality.
provide technological expertise for industrial trials on new products, technologies, raw materials and packaging, including dtv and pcm initiatives.
monitor standard process parameters, analyse product hold records, identify anomalies and perform root?cause analyses.
escalte significant process deviations to plant quality and contribute to recovery plans.
support capa plans together with quality, industrialization and packaging development.




conduct periodic checks of production processes using technical instruments (data loggers, data trace systems, anemometers) and ensure accuracy of technological specifications.
strengthen the plant's technological culture through coaching, training and joint reviews of anomalies, product hold records, samples and non?conformities. Essential skills master's degree in food science and technology, chemistry, food chemical, mechanical engineering or related discipline.
minimum 4 years of experience in technical or technological roles within production environments or r&d;/quality functions.
leadership presence with ability to influence and align diverse stakeholders.
proven track record of delivering results in complex, fast?paced operational contexts.
strong analytical mindset, advanced problem?solving and decision?making capabilities.
project management experience and competence development of technical teams.
proficiency in statistical analysis and data?driven process evaluation.
lean or six sigma training/certification (plus).
fluency in italian and english with strong communication skills. Compensation
gross annual base salary (ral) no less than *****€, in line with the national collective bargaining agreement for the food industry. competitive compensation package with possible increase based on experience, skills and qualifications.

📌 Plant Senior Technologist (Novara)
🏢 Barilla Group
📍 Novara