Grdq Jelly Candy Specialist
Pubblicato il 21-10-2026 - Perfetti Van Melle in Bardi
GRDQ Jelly Candy Specialist
Luogo:Lainate, IT, *****
Main Purpose of the role
For our Group R&D; Jelly & Extruded Candy team, we are looking for a new colleague as Jelly Candy Specialist!
What you will do
Participate in new product and process development, in compliance with Group & Localstrategies during the whole Stage & Gate process from lab till post launch
Contributing to design new manufacturing line or upgrade/improve the existing in closecooperation with 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 specificcandies to ensure stable product quality and efficiency of production process
Supervise lab and Pilot trials
Be actively present during Pre-NPD meetings with group marketing by upfront sharing ofsamples and all relevant product/process information
Contribute in performing Competitor research following trends, CIT, Patents to define newprojects with the aim to keep PvM product portfolio future ready
Initiate ideas to reduce waste, increase quality and efficiency and monitor execution of existing processes
Support manufacturing locations in new industrial line startup or production transfers
Contribute to define technological solutions aimed to sustain the breakthrough innovationpipeline in accordance with company long term strategy
Our Perfect Candidate
Degree in FoodTechnology, Chemical Technology or other scientific education
At least 4 years of experience in FMCG (products and processes) as similar technologist function
Know-how of raw materials and its functions
Preferable Lean manufacturing (green belt)
Mentoring the junior technologist
Good communications skills
Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize, monitor the progress by using PvMsoftware
Collaborate in cross functional projects with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to think out of the box to solve process challenges (creativity)
Ability to gather and analyse process and quality data with statistical software
Travelling abroad for support / tests / start up on request (40% of work time is request)
The position offers a gross annual salary starting from 45,000€.
Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis.
Here in Perfetti Van Melle there is a culture of respect and valorization of diversity.
Therefore, applications, recruiting processes and development paths in the company are opportunities open to all people without any type of discrimination.
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