Requirements BSc Food Science / ND in Food technology / BTech in Food technology / Production Technology or related qualification. Minimum 10 years previous work experience in a product development / application / production position in the Food & Bev Industry with the focus having been on Bakery and Confectionery. Project Management experience. Manufacturing processes & Product knowledge. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Experience in SAP will be advantageous. Attention to detail. Tasting a variety of Bakery and Confectionery Responsibilities: Processing projects in collaboration with Application & Sales and continuous project management. Giving support on recipe formulation and filling technology. Advising and supporting Sales in the selection of products and ensuring quality and timelines during the entire Development Order Process are met. Being technically an integral part of the team for all customer projects (LtO), thereby being responsible for project management and project controlling as well as checking product/raw material requests for technical feasibility. Driving product development activities along the different LtO-stages in close collaboration with Sales. Deliver suitable product solutions in line with the given requirements into LtO for customers. Depending on technical requests, potential/strategic aspects and our existing portfolio (AZURE), the following possibilities for execution (project types) form part of this: Assortment, Application, Development, Technical Development. Being the central point of contact for all technical concerns from the customers (technical call centre). Linking with customers for trials and approvals and taking part in customer visits. Ensuring an optimum exchange of information within the division and with the interfaces. Documenting efficient and effective processes in the company's internal IT systems. Supporting selected customers in initial and sample filling processes in consultation with Sales. Advising customers on product and production-related problems. Compiling production guidelines and mixing recommendations at the customer's request. In collaboration with the customer, defining technical recommendations of action following an appropriate analysis of the customers production challenges. Addressing technical problems in the production of B2C products at the customers premises. Providing support in case of complaints concerning issues in Production in collaboration with Quality. Data management.
