GRDQ HBC&LLP Associate Specialist
Pubblicato il 18-10-2026 - Perfetti Van Melle in Milano
Overview In this role, you will drive the development of new confectionery products and processes from lab to line start-up, aligning with group strategies and policies. You will lead lab activities, design recipes, and evaluate packaging, shelf life, and cost considerations. Work closely with R&D;, Engineering, and PEC to implement efficient manufacturing solutions and support new line startups and transfers.
You will contribute to the innovation pipeline through technical scouting and cross-functional collaboration, delivering value and timely results.
Retribuzione / Benefits
- gross annual salary starting from 40,000
- additional compensation may apply
- company benefits may apply
- culture of respect and diversity
- open recruitment without discrimination
Responsabilità
- Lead new product and process development from lab to post-launch
- Design recipes under supervision and ensure alignment with ingredients, claims and nutritional policies
- Assess industrial process implications and shelf life for packaging formats
- Collaborate with suppliers to source new ingredients and improve quality and cost of the edible part
- Oversee laboratory activities, plan experiments, and document results
- Contribute to design or upgrade manufacturing lines with R&D;, Engineering, and PEC
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency in processes
- Support manufacturing locations in line startups or transfers and in process optimization
- Prepare technical reports and presentations for stakeholders
- Build up-to-date knowledge on raw materials, equipment, and sensory aspects
- Contribute to defining technical solutions for long-term innovation strategy
- Ensure smooth project execution across departments and on-time delivery of R&D; products
Requisiti fondamentali
- Degree in Food Technology, Food Engineering, or related scientific field (preferred)
- Minimum 3 years of FMCG experience, preferably confectionery
- Knowledge of raw materials and their functions
- Understanding of relevant processes and equipment
- Laboratory work and operating machinery capability
- Ability to collect and analyze process/quality data with statistical tools
- Experience managing multiple projects with prioritization and monitoring using PvM software
- Cross-functional collaboration skills
- Good project management and time planning abilities
- Willingness to travel for support, trials and startup
- English proficiency
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Project management
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making
- Statistical data analysis
- Experience with PvM software
- Knowledge of confectionery processing equipment and processes