Confectionery Product Development Specialist - Onsite Kitchen Lead

Fazer; Lappeenranta; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts to Fazer products

Epassi benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Fazer is seeking a Product Development Specialist to support our product developers by testing raw materials in confectionery applications and preparing kitchen-scale samples. You will also maintain raw material specification documentation, support the sensory evaluation team and keep our product development kitchen running smoothly.

The role is permanent and onsite in Lappeenranta, with occasional travel to other Fazer factories. You will report to the Director, Product Development.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in confectionery production and equipment.
• Vocational degree in food or related field is advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Office and willingness to learn ERP systems.
• Fluent in Finnish and English.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare kitchen-scale samples for product development and raw material projects, and pack, document and follow them up, including shelf-life monitoring.
• Test alternative raw materials and act as the product development contact person in raw material trial runs in production.
• Maintain raw material specification documentation for agreed raw material groups, prepare materials for HACCP and EHS reviews, and support traceability and recall exercises.
• Carry out internal sensory evaluations (prepare samples, instruct panellists, and analyse and report the results) and prepare samples for consumer tests.
• Maintain the overall functionality of the product development kitchen: equipment, raw material and packaging stocks, orders, shipments, tidiness and 5S rounds.

Education

Vocational degree in food or related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Fazer is seeking a Product Development Specialist to support our product developers by testing raw materials in confectionery applications and preparing kitchen-scale samples. You will also maintain raw material specification documentation, support the sensory evaluation team and keep our product development kitchen running smoothly.

The role is permanent and onsite in Lappeenranta, with occasional travel to other Fazer factories. You will report to the Director, Product Development.