Specialist, Product Development

Fazer; Lappeenranta; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 46.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Discounts to Fazer products

Epassi benefits

Well-being benefits

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Educación

Vocational degree in food or related field

Herramientas

MS Office

ERP systems

Descripción del empleo

As a Product Development Specialist, you will 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 sensory evaluation team and keep our product development kitchen running smoothly.

In this position you will:

• 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

This role is a permanent position and located onsite in Lappeenranta, where we work mainly onsite. The role involves a willingness to travel to other Fazer factories when needed. You will report to Director, Product Development.

Compensation

The role in question is a salaried position under theCollective Agreement for Salaried Employees in the Food Industry. The base salary of this position is between 3 600 € – 4 150 € / month depending on the knowledge and professional experience of the selected candidate.

This role is eligible for annual bonus plan (as confirmed each year separately by Fazer) with a target level earning potential of 8 % of annual salary.

In addition, we offer a range of benefits including for example discounts to Fazer products and well-being benefits such as Epassi.

A vocational degree in food or a related field is an advantage, but most importantly, you have hands-on experience in confectionery production and equipment, giving you a practical understanding of how production works.

To succeed in this role, you:

• Are interested in product development and sensory evaluation and eager to grow as a specialist
• Are systematic, precise and independent, yet a true team player who takes ownership of shared spaces and routines
• Are comfortable with MS Office and willing to learn ERP systems
• Communicate fluently in Finnish and English