GRDQ Gum Base Industrialization
Apply for GRDQ Gum Base Industrialization & Process Specialist at Perfetti Van Melle in Lainate, LOM, IT. This Tempo pieno on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. GRDQ Gum Base Industrialization & Process Specialist Data: 5 ott 2026 Luogo: Lainate, IT, 20020 Società: Perfetti Van Melle Main Purpose of the role For our GumBase production plant, we are looking for a new colleague who will join our R&D; team. The Industrialization & Process Specialist leads key industrialization and process projects for gum base technologies, supporting scale-up, process optimization, and manufacturing implementation across global sites. The role acts as a critical link between R&D;, Engineering and Operations to ensure robust, efficient, and scalable processes while supporting innovation, quality, and business continuity. Lead scale-up of new gum base formulations and ingredients from lab/pilot scale to full industrial production. Support plant trials, ramp-up phases, troubleshooting, and process stabilization. Support process simplification, new equipment integration, and standardization. Act as technical interface between Research & Development, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Procurement, and suppliers. Support manufacturing sites on trials, deviation management, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Own industrialization workstreams within complex projects, including risk management, timelines, and reporting. Ensure accurate technical documentation and compliance with internal standards and procedures. Support master data readiness, system alignment, and Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy. Our Perfect Candidate ~ Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. ~5 years in industrialization, process engineering, or manufacturing support, experience in food or pharmaceutical related industries is preferred. ~ Proven experience scaling processes from lab to industrial scale. ~ Hands-on experience with plant trials and process validation. ~ Experience working within global, matrix organizations. ~ Strong knowledge of process engineering and material behavior. ~ Fluent in English. ~ Solid project management and prioritization skills. ~ The position offers a gross annual salary between 45,000€ and 50,000€. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis. At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity.
Own industrialization workstreams within complex projects, including risk management, timelines, and reporting. Ensure accurate technical documentation and compliance with internal standards and procedures. Support master data readiness, system alignment, and Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy. Our Perfect Candidate ~ Master's degree in Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, Materials Science, or related field. ~5 years in industrialization, process engineering, or manufacturing support, experience in food or pharmaceutical related industries is preferred. ~ Proven experience scaling processes from lab to industrial scale. ~ Hands-on experience with plant trials and process validation. ~ Experience working within global, matrix organizations. ~ Strong knowledge of process engineering and material behavior. ~ Fluent in English. ~ Solid project management and prioritization skills. ~ The position offers a gross annual salary between 45,000€ and 50,000€. Additional compensation and company benefits may also apply and will be discussed and defined during the selection process and on an individual basis. At Perfetti Van Melle, we believe the strength of our team lies in diversity.