R&D Manager

Bolton; Cermenate; Híbrido; EUR 45.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meal vouchers €12/day

Health insurance

Corporate welfare plan

Descripción de la vacante

Bolton Food is seeking an R&D Manager to lead product innovation at our Cermenate plant. You will drive development from concept to industrialization, work with Marketing, Quality and Operations, and guide a team in delivering high-quality solutions.

The role requires 5–10 years in food R&D, a relevant degree, and fluent Italian and English. Attractive benefits, permanent contract, and flexible smart-working policy support a balanced lifestyle.

Formación

• Education: Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific field.
• Work Experience: 5–10 years in R&D and product development within the food industry.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in food product development, regulations and quality.
• Soft Skills: Analytical, proactive, project management, cross-functional collaboration.
• Languages: Fluent in Italian and English.

Responsabilidades

• Drive product innovation and development from concept to industrialization.
• Identify new technologies, ingredients and product solutions.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Quality, Operations to translate briefs into feasible solutions.
• Coordinate product development activities, monitor progress and ensure compliance.

Conocimientos

R&D & Product Development

Food Technologies & Regulations

Project Management

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Analytical & Problem Solving

English & Italian Fluency

Educación

Degree in Food Science & Technology / Food Engineering / Chemistry / Biotechnology

Descripción del empleo

Bolton Food

Innovations, Development & Quality

Cermenate, IT

R&D Manager

We are looking for an R&D Manager to join our Global R&D team at Bolton Food, in our plant of Cermenate.

How you make the difference

As R&D Manager, you will drive product innovation and development, exploring new concepts, technologies and categories to address evolving consumer needs and unlock new growth opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative product ideas from concept to industrialization, ensuring technical feasibility and product quality while supporting the development of your team.

How Your Agenda Looks Like

• Product Innovation & Development: Manage product innovation and development projects, exploring new product concepts and categories in line with consumer needs, market trends and business opportunities.
• Research & Innovation: Identify and assess new technologies, ingredients and product solutions, contributing to the development of innovative concepts and future growth opportunities.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Quality, Operations and other relevant functions to translate product briefs into feasible solutions and ensure alignment throughout the development process.
• Project Management & Industrialization: Coordinate product development activities from concept to industrialization, monitoring project progress and ensuring technical feasibility, product quality and compliance with applicable standards.

Your Team

You will report directly to the Global R&D Director Food.

What Makes You a Great Fit

• Education: Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific field.
• Work Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in R&D and product development within the food industry, ideally including experience in product innovation and the development of new product categories.
• Technical Skills: Strong expertise in food product development and R&D processes. Solid understanding of food technologies, product quality, and applicable regulatory requirements, with the ability to identify and assess new technologies and develop innovative product solutions.
• Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, project management, cross-functional collaboration, proactive mindset and ability to lead and develop others.
• Languages: Fluent in both Italian and English.

What’s In For You

• Starting Salary: from € 50.000 (based on experience and skills)
• Work Location: Cermenate, Italy
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Possibility of Remote Working: Yes, flexible smart working policy
• Benefits: Meal vouchers worth €12 per day/canteen, health insurance, Corporate welfare plan;
• CCNL: Alimentare

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About Bolton

Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.

About Bolton Food

Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.