Senior Food Technologist (m/w/d)

Givaudan; Dortmund; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in flavor and fragrance is seeking a Senior Food Technologist in Dortmund. The role involves selecting flavors, innovating in product development, and leading customer projects. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in product development, preferably in plant-based products, and excellent communication skills in German and English. The position offers flexible working hours and a 30-day holiday plan.

Leistungen

Company pension scheme

Flexible working hours

Bicycle leasing

30 days holiday

Access to fitness center

Massage at work

Fresh bio-fruit and free beverages

Qualifikationen

• Over 5 years of experience in product development or related area, especially in the plant-based sector.
• Experience with savory applications and practical experience in customer food manufacturing environments.
• Expertise in translating market trends into innovative products.

Aufgaben

• Select flavors from the portfolio aligned with customer preferences.
• Innovate and develop concepts focused on the plant-based sector.
• Oversee customer projects ensuring successful delivery.
• Lead customer workshops and co-creation sessions.
• Collaborate within the portfolio team to keep the collection relevant.
• Foster communication and insights sharing within the savory community.
• Understand the savory market landscape, anticipating trends.

Kenntnisse

Product development

Project management

Market understanding

Team collaboration

Bilingual in German and English

Ausbildung

Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Food Science or related fields

Jobbeschreibung

Join us and celebrate the beauty of human experience. Create for happier, healthier lives, with love for nature. Together, with passion and creativity, we deliver food innovations, craft inspired fragrances and develop beauty and wellbeing solutions.

Senior Food Technologist (m/w/d) – Your future position?

As a Senior Food Technologist (m/f/d), you will be a technical expert and advisor for savory customers in Germany. You will join a passionate team, working together to create inventive flavors to shape the products of tomorrow! You will be based in Dortmund and report to the Application Manager Germany.

In this exciting role you will:

• Flavor Selection: Select flavors from our portfolio that align with customer requirements and preferences.
• Product Development: Innovate and develop concepts and products, with a focus on the plant-based sector.
• Project Management: Oversee customer projects from start to completion, ensuring successful delivery.
• Customer Workshops and Co-Creation Sessions: Lead engaging workshops and co-creation sessions with customers to accelerate product development.
• Portfolio Management: Be active member of the portfolio team to ensure our collection remains relevant.
• Communication: Foster communication both internally and externally, sharing insights within the savory community, and delivering influential presentations.
• Market Understanding and Innovation: Maintain a comprehensive understanding of the savory market landscape in Germany, anticipating future trends and needs.
• Team Collaboration: contribute as an important member of the team, driving our collective success.

Your professional profile includes:

• Bachelor's and/or Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related fields
• Over 5 years of experience in product development or related area, also within the plant-based sector.
• A background as a chef or butcher is advantageous.
• Experience with several savory applications, in plant-based products.
• Familiarity with savory application ingredients and processes, along with practical experience in customers' food manufacturing environments.
• Project management and independence with experience leading customer projects.
• Expertise in translating market trends into pioneering products tailored for selected customers.
• Business fluent in both German and English, with fluent verbal and written communication skills.

Our benefits:

• Company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours
• Bicycle leasing
• 30 days holiday
• Access to the fitness center
• Massage at work
• Fresh bio-fruit, water/coffee/tea for free of charge

In accordance with the General Equal Treatment Act (AGG), all applications are treated fairly and without discrimination, regardless of any disability. We strive to create an inclusive working environment in which all employees can develop their full potential.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people’s lives. You work within an inspiring teamwork culture – where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions. Every essence of you enriches our world. Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners. Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.