Overview
We are looking for a talented candidate to join our Biscuits R&D Technical Department team in Alba for a maternity leave substitution. You will join a dynamic international environment, supporting the Senior Product Technical Performance Manager (Senior PTPM) and helping maintain the highest quality standards of our finished products.
Responsibilities
* Monitor raw material quality to ensure all finished products consistently meet expectations.
* Maintain stable organoleptic characteristics (taste and texture); manage key technological parameters.
* Collaborate closely with Local Technologists to keep product quality up to date and share best practices across teams.
* Keep all product specifications updated, including doses and technical documentation; contribute to continuous improvement of processes in terms of quality, technology, and costs.
* Act as a reference point for several stakeholders (Engineering, Plant Technologists, Quality Department, Raw & Pack Materials).
* Work in close cooperation with laboratories and project managers, and with other R&D Technical Department for Nutella and Kinder products.
* Organize and follow trials for alternative raw material suppliers; oversee chemical analyses and guide the process through to project end.
About You / Qualifications
* Master’s Degree in Food Technology, Food Science or equivalent; short experience in food companies, ideally in R&D, quality or operations roles.
* Knowledge of Chemical, Microbiological, Sensory and Nutritional Analysis; knowledge of food industry processes, raw materials and industrial processes.
* Available for frequent travel in Italy and abroad; fluent in English; comfortable using digital tools.
* Passion for Ferrero products, consumers and category; strong result-oriented attitude, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Benefits & Perks
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About Ferrero
Ferrero began its journey in Alba, Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies with iconic brands sold globally. Find out more at ferrero.com.
DE&I at Ferrero
Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented. We provide the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding. Find out more here.
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