OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Technology or other scientific education;
• Min 3 years of experience in FMCG, in products and processes, in similar technologist function;
• Know-how in confectionary area;
• Know-how of raw materials and its functions;
• Good project management skills (Plan & Time);
• Good communications skills;
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, complete tasks to deadlines;
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize;
• Collaborate in cross functional projects with a variety of stakeholders;
• Ability to think out of the box to solve process challenges;
• Preferable Lean manufacturing (green belt).

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

Within the Gum team, the new resource will contribute to higher quality level and/or efficiency of the existing production processes and assist in start-up of new production processes to increase the global product portfolio.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Participate in new product and process development, in compliance with Group & Local strategies during the whole Stage & Gate process from lab till post launch;
• Contributing to design new manufacturing line or upgrade/improve the existing in close cooperation with Sr. Process Technologist, Group Engineering and PEC (Process Excellence Center), starting with process flow chart drafting;
• Understand characteristics and influence/interaction of the ingredients used in the specific category to ensure stable product quality and efficiency of production process;
• Participate in training PvM colleagues in gum theory and practice on request;
• Support local team by calls/visit/meetings/troubleshooting by remote and visit;
• Initiate ideas to reduce waste, increase quality and efficiency and monitor execution of existing processes;
• Building up-to-date knowledge and technology scouting in the areas of raw materials, process equipment and sensory to continuously improve self and teams’ technical know-how;
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for internal discussions with stakeholders.