Senior Process Development Specialist (all genders)

FrieslandCampina; Netherlands; Hybride; EUR 63 000 - 86 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary €5,280–€7,166 monthly

32–38 hour work week

5% year-end allowance

12.5% bonus

8% holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Hybrid working with train card or €0.t

€0.23 per km (max 30 km one way)

200 hours annual leave (+), buy/sell 0

Résumé du poste

FrieslandCampina in Wageningen, NL, seeks a Senior Process Development Specialist to lead the design, development and optimization of dairy processing systems with a strong focus on preservation and CIP. You will drive data-driven performance improvements and support factory and project teams across our production network.

You will mentor colleagues, translate requirements into practical process concepts, and provide technical leadership for projects typically below €10M, contributing to

Qualifications

• Master's degree (WO) with at least 10 years of relevant experience in dairy process design.
• Senior specialist in dairy process design with depth in preservation technology and CIP.
• Provides technical guidance and collaborates across factories, projects and technology teams.

Responsabilités

• Takes ownership of complex process design and development assignments from concept to factory implementation.
• Provides coaching to a wider group and helps build process engineering capability.
• Converts requirements into practical dairy process concepts and designs for new lines or improvements.
• Develops and improves dairy preservation processes focusing on performance, quality and robustness.
• Applies CIP and hygienic engineering principles to optimize cleaning and process efficiency.
• Uses data to understand equipment behavior and develops dashboards to support data-driven decisions.
• Provides process technology leadership for projects typically below €10M, depending on scope.

Connaissances

Process design

Dairy processing

Preservation tech

CIP fundamentals

Formation

Master's degree

Description du poste

Senior Process Development Specialist (all genders)

Wageningen (NL)

Senior Process Development Specialist responsible for developing and optimizing dairy processes with a focus on preservation, CIP and process design. You support new line development and improvement of existing processes, using process data and digital tools to drive performance.

What we ask

• 10 years of relevant experience with a Master (WO) degree
• You are recognized as a senior specialist in dairy process design and development, with particular depth in preservation technology and CIP fundamentals.
• You provide technical advice and acts as a sparring partner for factories, projects and technology colleagues.
• You are able to establish effective working relationships across factories, R&D, Engineering, Operations, Quality and other technology disciplines. You work with equipment suppliers, technology providers and external specialists when developing or implementing process solutions.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact.

Employment benefits:

• Salary between €5.280 and €7.166 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role;
• A workweek of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 12,5% bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme;
• Hybrid working with flexible working hours, a train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way);
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours;
• A laptop, phone and home office equipment to support flexible working.

Vacancy description

As a Senior Process Development Specialist, you will lead the design, development and optimization of dairy processing systems with a strong focus on preservation technology and CIP. You will use data-driven insights to improve process performance, support factory and project teams, and drive the implementation of innovative process solutions across our production network. As a recognized expert, you will provide technical leadership, share knowledge and contribute to building process engineering capability throughout the organization. Your responsibilities are:

• Takes technical ownership of complex process design and development assignments, from defining the process concept through to factory implementation. Coordinates technical input across multiple disciplines and manages the process engineering scope.
• Provides technical guidance and coaching to a wider group of employees and contributes to building process engineering capability across the organization.
• Converts product, production and operational requirements into practical dairy process concepts and designs. Develops solutions for new processing lines as well as modifications and improvements to existing installations. Uses process knowledge, trials and performance information to validate and refine designs.
• Develops and improves dairy preservation processes with focus on process performance, product quality, food safety, reliability and operational robustness.
• Applies fundamental CIP and hygienic engineering principles when developing new processes and modifying existing production lines. Identifies opportunities to improve cleaning effectiveness, cleaning time, water and chemical use and overall process performance.
• Uses process data to understand equipment and process behaviour and identify improvement opportunities. Develops and applies dashboards, visualizations and performance indicators to make process performance transparent and support fact-based technical decisions.
• Provides process technology leadership for projects typically below €10M, depending on project complexity and scope.

Why work with us:

An inspiring purpose

Better nutrition for the world and a good living for our farmers, now and for generations to come.

A cooperative culture

Driven by global collaboration, respect, and shared success

A tangible impact

Space to aim higher, with autonomy and a clear focus

Your growth fuels ours

We invest in your personal and professional development through training and education.

@ Royal FrieslandCampina