Technical Project Leader (VALUE SAUCES)

GBfoods; Agrate Brianza; In loco; EUR 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading food solutions company in Agrate Brianza is looking for a Technical Project Leader to drive product development and manage R&D projects. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience in the food industry, a university degree in a related field, and be fluent in English and Italian. This position offers a hybrid work model and competitive salary along with great benefits.

Servizi

Competitive salary and benefits

Canteen

Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Competenze

• At least 3 years of R&D experience in the food industry.
• Proven track record in product development or project management roles.
• Willingness to travel approximately 25% across Europe.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage cross-functional development projects.
• Create formulations in kitchen lab and scale up for production.
• Coordinate with technical category managers and supply chain functions.

Conoscenze

Product Development

Project Management

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Formazione

University Degree in Food Science or related fields

Descrizione del lavoro

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At GBfoods, we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand'Italia, and Blå Band, among others.

Our Purpose, “Celebrating local flavours,” is to empower and care for each of the local communities we serve and to highlight their authentic flavors. Many of our brands have been in consumers' kitchens for over a century, becoming deeply rooted and culturally significant.

Today, with a turnover of around 1.4 billion euros and a team of approximately 3,600 employees, we are the preferred choice for millions of consumers.

MISSION :

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Project Leader to join our R&D team. You will lead and manage cross-functional development projects from concept to commercialization, coordinating efforts across research, engineering, quality, marketing, and manufacturing teams to ensure successful project execution on time and within scope.

Tasks and Responsibilities

1. Product Development:
2. Create formulations in the kitchen lab, scale up in pilot plants, and deploy at the main plant as per brief and within budget.
3. Ensure product briefs comply with nutrition and environmental policies; collaborate with quality teams to ensure food safety conformity.
4. Develop technical datasheets and SOPs to guarantee product quality, food safety, and production standards, ensuring compliance with GB standards and regulations.
5. Conduct sensory evaluations of ingredients and finished products, utilizing organoleptic descriptors for sensory characterization.
6. Stay updated on consumer food trends, new ingredients, and vendor capabilities.

Project Management:

1. Manage low-complexity technical projects related to new products, line extensions, and quality or productivity initiatives.
2. Ensure flawless project execution following governance standards to deliver on time and in full.
3. Coordinate with Operations & Supply Chain functions, including technical category managers, purchasing, planning, factory teams, and marketing.
4. Lead product improvement and value engineering projects, identifying potential savings and maintaining product superiority.
5. Provide technical expertise to production, quality, and purchasing departments.

Requirements:

1. University Degree in Food Science, Technology, Engineering, Chemistry, Pharmacy, or related fields.
2. At least 3 years of R&D experience in the food industry, with a proven track record in product development or project management roles.
3. Willingness to travel approximately 25% across Europe.
4. Fluent in English and Italian; knowledge of Spanish, German, French, or Dutch is a plus.

Location:

The position is based in Agrate, Italy.

What We Offer:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, multicultural, passionate, and dynamic environment. We promote innovation, teamwork, health, and sustainability, which are central to our strategy.

At GBfoods, we celebrate diversity and support your growth and career development within a well-established industry leader, along with our benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Canteen
• Hybrid work model (3 days in-office, 2 days remote)