Ice Cream Product Design Manager

Ferrero; Alba; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Ferrero in Alba, Italy seeks an Ice Cream Product Design Manager to lead development and industrialization of ice cream products. You will collaborate across functions to deliver high-quality, scalable solutions and contribute to innovation, renovation, and continuous improvement projects.

The role requires a master's degree in a relevant field, proven product development experience in ice cream, and strong knowledge of formulation, manufacturing, and quality standards.

Competenze

• Master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology or related discipline.
• Proven experience in product development within the Ice Cream category.
• Strong understanding of ice cream formulation, raw materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation, food safety and quality standards.
• Fluency in English and willingness for occasional travel.

Mansioni

• Support formulation development, product validation and specification management.
• Execute laboratories, pilot plant and industrial trials.
• Maintain technical documentation and product specifications.
• Ensure compliance with quality, food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Support resolution of product-related issues and drive continuous improvement across the category.

Descrizione del lavoro

About the Role:

We are looking for an Ice Cream Product Design Manager to support the development and industrialization of products within the Ice Cream category.

In this role, you will contribute to innovation, renovation and continuous improvement projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality and scalable product solutions.

Main Responsibilities:

Supporting Product Research and Development activities across innovation and continuous improvement projects, you will contribute to formulation development, product validation and specification management.

You will execute laboratories, pilot plant and industrial trials, analyzing results and supporting product industrialization activities in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality and other technical functions.

Through the maintenance of technical documentation and product specifications, you will help ensure compliance with quality, food safety and regulatory requirements.

Additionally, you will support the resolution of product-related issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the category.

About You:

You hold a master's degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Biology or a related discipline, and have proven experience in product development within the Ice Cream category.

You possess a good understanding of ice cream formulation, raw materials and manufacturing processes, as well as knowledge of sensory evaluation, food safety and quality standards.

You are comfortable working in cross-functional environments, managing multiple priorities and contributing to project delivery through a hands-on and proactive approach. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail and a passion for product innovation complete your profile.

Fluency in English and availability for occasional business travel are required.

What We Offer:

The role is classified at Level Quadro under the National Collective Agreement for the Food Industry (CCNL Industria Alimentare). The guaranteed minimum base annual gross salary established by the CCNL for the applicable level is €50.083. The overall compensation will be determined based on the experience, skills, and qualifications of the selected candidate.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world's largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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