Food Technologist - Product Technical Performance Manager Kinder

TN Italy; Alba; In loco; EUR 40.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

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An established industry player is seeking a Product Technical Performance Manager to drive innovation in product development for a renowned brand. This role involves collaborating with diverse teams to create and launch new products while ensuring optimal quality and stability. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in Food Science and have a strong background in R&D. Join a dynamic environment where your creativity and project management skills will contribute to exciting product advancements and consumer satisfaction.

Competenze

• Master's Degree in Food Science and Technology or related field required.
• Experience in R&D, quality, or technical roles preferred.

Mansioni

• Plan and perform trials for product development projects.
• Support project implementation from concept to product launch.

Conoscenze

Food Science and Technology

R&D Experience

Project Management

Communication Skills

Creativity and Innovation

Formazione

Master's Degree in Food Science and Technology

Strumenti

LEAN & AGILE Methods

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Food Technologist - Product Technical Performance Manager Kinder, Alba

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Client:

Ferrero

Location:

Alba, Italy

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

06.05.2025

Expiry Date:

20.06.2025

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Job Description:

Job Location: Alba

Company description

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno, and Kinder Surprise. With a presence in over 50 countries and products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group employs 40,000 dedicated employees committed to quality and care. Join us to become part of our success story.

Diversity Statement

Ferrero is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where all employees feel valued and have equal opportunities. We believe in nurturing talent and providing the means for personal and professional success, making our work environment multicultural, innovative, and rewarding.

About the Role:

We are seeking a Product Technical Performance Manager to work on product development, implementation of new products, and defining industrial processes for Kinder products worldwide. You will operate in a dynamic, international environment, collaborating with colleagues from various teams, factories, and stakeholders to ensure flawless project execution.

Main Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and perform trials and experiments for product and process development projects.
• Create new products and take ownership of industrial recipes.
• Support project implementation from concept to product launch.
• Leverage expertise on Kinder products made with wafers, creams, and other ingredients through lab, scale-up, factory, and taste trials.
• Identify new ingredients suitable for Kinder moulded products and develop new recipes ensuring optimal organoleptic characteristics and shelf-life stability.
• Define technological parameters for new products and improve existing processes using LEAN & AGILE methods.
• Collaborate with marketing, engineering, plant technologists, quality, R&D, and laboratory teams.

Who we are looking for:

• Master's Degree in Food Science and Technology or a related scientific field.
• Experience in R&D, quality, or technical roles, preferably in Chocolate Moulding, Cereals, or Wafer baking.
• Skills in chemical, microbiological, sensory, and nutritional analysis, along with industrial process knowledge.
• Creativity, innovation, project management skills, and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, fluency in Italian and English, willingness for international mobility, and availability for business trips.
• Passion for our products, consumers, and category.

How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero:

Success requires being consumer and product-centric, analytical, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Flexibility, adaptability, and continuous learning are essential for high performance in our dynamic environment.