RDA Senior Technologist II

Kerry Group plc; Torre Pedrera; In loco; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading taste and nutrition company in Italy is seeking an RD&A Senior Technologist for their Meat and Meat Alternatives team. The ideal candidate will have a BSc in Food Science and 7+ years of development experience in the meat industry. Responsibilities include leading product development activities, collaborating with R&D teams, and ensuring product compliance. Proficiency in Italian and English is essential, and travel is expected.

Competenze

• At least 7 years of product development experience in meat or related ingredients.
• Good knowledge of meat industry product categories.
• Experience in delivering customer presentations and technical support.

Mansioni

• Lead development activities for Meat and Meat Alternatives projects.
• Develop application samples for customers that meet specifications.
• Manage project pipelines and keep stakeholders informed.
• Collaborate with customer R&D teams to provide technical support.

Conoscenze

Develop innovative solutions

Extensive experience in meat product application

Fluent in Italian and English

Ability to work under pressure

Team player

Formazione

BSc in Food Science or equivalent

Descrizione del lavoro

Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Every day, we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier, and more sustainable products consumed by billions worldwide. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers opportunities to shape the future of food while exploring and growing in a truly global environment.

About the role

We are seeking an RD&A Senior Technologist to join our Meat and Meat Alternatives team in Mozzo, Italy.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and deliver development and application activities for key Meat and Meat Alternatives projects in Southern Europe.
• Develop, validate, and prepare application samples for internal and external customers, ensuring products meet application needs, are cost-effective, and comply with legal and customer specifications.
• Build strong relationships with customer R&D teams, providing excellent service in concept development, sample delivery, product presentation, and technical support.
• Collaborate with sales to ensure seamless execution of customer requirements and identify new opportunities.
• Assist customers with technical issues, troubleshooting application concerns as needed.
• Develop innovative solutions to grow customer and Kerry’s market share within cost and manufacturing capabilities, ensuring product legality.
• Bring continuous innovation aligned with customer-specific requirements, including regulatory compliance, taste preferences, and ingredient restrictions.
• Expand opportunity pipelines by maintaining visibility within customer R&D organizations and increasing understanding of Kerry’s value proposition.
• Proactively manage project pipelines, leading internal and external project calls with all stakeholders.
• Maintain technical understanding of key customer manufacturing processes, recipes, NPD systems, and development standards.

Qualifications and skills

• BSc in Food Science or equivalent.
• At least 7 years of product development experience, preferably in processed meat, poultry, fish, meat alternatives, or prepared meals, or in related ingredient companies.
• Fluent in Italian and English; knowledge of French and/or Spanish is a plus.
• Extensive experience in meat product application, ingredient manufacturing, or processing.
• Good knowledge of meat industry product categories such as process aids and functional ingredients.
• Ability to plan and execute technical work independently to meet strategic goals, managing relevant stakeholders.
• Experience in delivering customer presentations and technical support.
• Capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Team player, self-motivated, organized.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites or Kerry locations (20-50%).

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