Food Protection Associate

Grupo Tetra Pak; Lisboa; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Global opportunities

Inclusive culture

Equal opportunity employer

Competitive compensation & flexible FW

Zusammenfassung

Tetra Pak in Lisbon, Portugal is seeking a Food Protection Associate to provide expertise in food protection and aseptic performance during pre-project, installations and new products introduction. This is a permanent position based in Lisbon with a significant travel requirement.

The role involves approximately 70% travel, primarily across Iberia, with occasional travel to other regions in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Qualifikationen

• CRM experience and client-facing skills.
• Experience in service delivery and technical discussions.
• Laboratory practices in a food-related context.

Aufgaben

• Participate to resolve simple escalated issues remotely and on-site by properly applying the resolution process, tools and methodologies.
• Deliver quality reports on time and with quality.
• Provide Food Protection Expertise during pre-project and installations under PSE and/or Services.
• Develop own competence in Food Protection, focusing on aseptic technology.
• Support Aseptic Performance data analysis and contribute to regional implementation.
• Follow Quality Culture Policy and act as a quality ambassador.
• Contribute to training for internal and external customers.
• Support food protection delivery in projects.

Kenntnisse

CRM

Service orientation

Technical negotiations

Laboratory practices

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Food Technology

Jobbeschreibung

At Tetra Pak we commit to making food safe and available, everywhere; and we protect what's good – protecting food, protecting people, and protecting the planet. By doing so we touch millions of people's lives every day.

And we need people like you to make it happen.

We empower you to reach your potential with opportunities to make an impact to be proud of – for food, people and the planet.

Job Summary

As Food Protection Associate you will provide overall expertise, advice and consultancy in the area of food protection by supporting resolution of escalated problems. Further to that, you will be in chage of providing aseptic performance specific expertise to customers and internal stakeholders during pre-project, installations and new products introduction. You will also contribute to field Aseptic Performance and drive the improvement of quality operations of systems/equipments and Good Manufacturing Practices.

This is a permanent position based in Lisbon, Portugal.

The role requires approximately 70% travel, primarily across Iberia, with occasional travel throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

At the time of application, applicants must have the legal right to work in the country in which they are based within the European Union. Unfortunately, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.

What you will do

• Participate to resolve simple escalated issues remotely and on-site by properly applying the resolution process, tools and methodologies.
• Contribute/Deliver quality reports on time and with qualityc.
• Provide Food Protection Expertise during pre project and installations under PSE and/or Services.
• Proactively develop own competence in Food Protection Area focus on aseptic technology.
• Support Aseptic Performance data analysis and contribute to geographical implementation of Aseptic Performance Services.
• Follow Quality Culture Policy & Act as a quality ambassador.
• Contribute with guidance to Aseptic Performance data analysis and robustness through QuTI-P.
• Contribute to preparation of basic trainings for internal and external customers.
• Participate in food protection support network on regional Level.
• Contribute with guidance to delivery of food protection related service.
• Shadow presence in multidisciplinary project teams.

We believe you have

• Minimum 4 years of experience in a similar role, such as FSE A with certification, Development Engineer, or another specialist position.
• Bachelor's degree in Microbiology or Food Technology.
• Preferred experience includes working with dairy industry customers in areas such as quality management, food safety, product release, digital quality solutions, and aseptic filling technologies.
• Attitude or proven experience with customer relationship management, service work, technical and commercial discussions/negotiations, laboratory practices.
• Building ability to deliver services in the area of food safety and quality.

We Offer You

• A variety of exciting challenges with ample opportunities for development and training in a truly global landscape
• A culture that pioneers a spirit of innovation where our industry experts drive visible results
• An equal opportunity employment experience that values diversity and inclusion
• Market competitive compensation and benefits with flexible working arrangements

This job posting expires on 11th November 2026.

If you have any questions about your application, please contact Zsofia Tamaska - [e-mail].

To know more about the position contact hiring manager,Noureddin Benyoussef - [e-mail].

Diversity, equity, and inclusion is an everyday part of how we work. We give people a place to belong and support to thrive, an environment where everyone can be comfortable being themselves and has equal opportunities to grow and succeed. We embrace difference, celebrate people for who they are, and for the diversity they bring that helps us better understand and connect with our customers and communities worldwide.