GRDQ Process Excellence Senior Specialist
Pubblicato il 23-09-2026 - Perfetti Van Melle in Milano
Overview In this role within the Process Excellence Center (GRDQ), you will drive innovative approaches to optimize processes and equipment, boosting efficiency and competitiveness in manufacturing. You will work with cross‐functional teams to set up future-ready processes and identify opportunities for automation and sustainability. You'll stay ahead of trends, source new technologies, and map current processes to define ideal setups by product category.
This position offers scope to shape manufacturing excellence in a global confectionery context.
Responsabilità
- Drive process innovation by applying creative techniques to raise efficiency and productivity
- Create and promote innovative goals across the organization
- Observe and identify improvement opportunities in standard processes and operations
- Research and track industry trends to keep the organization informed
- Contribute to sourcing and developing innovative technologies for manufacturing improvements (savings, sustainability, automation, headcount impact)
- Scout new process equipment and capabilities
- Map current processes and define ideal setups for each product category
Requisiti fondamentali
- 5 years of experience across R&D; or engineering roles
- University degree in Food Science and Technology, Chemistry, or Engineering
- Strong communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- English is mandatory
- Flexibility and ability to travel
- Strong communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- adaptability and travel readiness
- Process innovation and improvement
- Technology scouting and equipment evaluation
- Process mapping and setup design