Chocolate R&D & Applications Specialist

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA.; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA is seeking a seasoned R&D professional to lead technical product development, guiding customers on product selection, applications and chocolate handling optimization to improve manufacturing efficiency.

You will deliver technical support, run on-site trials, train customer teams, and drive continuous improvement while building strong partnerships and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in the food industry with product development experience.
• Experience in project management and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical product development and drive best-in-class solutions.
• Provide technical guidance on product selection and applications.
• Train customers and conduct on-site app support during trials.
• Manage customer projects and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Record trial results and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Project Management

Continuous Improvement

Product Development

Sales / Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Food Science or similar field

Tools

Salesforce

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Barry Callebaut Manufacturing Iberica SA is seeking a seasoned R&D professional to lead technical product development, guiding customers on product selection, applications and chocolate handling optimization to improve manufacturing efficiency.

You will deliver technical support, run on-site trials, train customer teams, and drive continuous improvement while building strong partnerships and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.