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Location: Cermenate, ItalyPosition: PermanentDepartment: Innovations, Development & Quality
Overview
We are looking for a Product Development Specialist to join our R&D team in the Food Business Unit based in Italy. The role will play a crucial part in supporting our New Categories R&D Team through new product development projects, from concept to commercialization, while ensuring Brand Quality and Food Safety standards.
Responsibilities
Scout and test new ingredients and technologies
Develop product formulations combining technical expertise and culinary creativity
Support prototype development at pilot scale
Define processing and packaging solutions to optimize shelf life and food safety
Coordinate industrial trials and first production runs with Quality and Operations teams
Prepare and manage product and process documentation
Track and report development activities and results
Work closely with Marketing to meet brand and market needs
Qualifications
Education: Degree in Food Science and Technology
Work Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar role
Technical Skills: Strong passion for cooking and the food industry, with a commitment to excellence. Previous experience with thermal processes (e.g. pasteurization), food safety aspects, and regulatory requirements within an international markets context are considered a plus
Soft Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong teamwork skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders
Languages: Proficiency in Italian and English is required; knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plus
IT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel and PowerPoint
Benefits
Work location: Cermenate, Italy
Contract type: Permanent
Working Hours: Full Time
Remote Working: Standard business hours with remote working options available
About Bolton
Bolton is an Italian family‐owned fast‐moving consumer goods company with 10,500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of more than 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.
About Bolton Food
Bolton Food, a business unit of Bolton, oversees the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. Bolton Food offers a range of well‐known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully‐prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.
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