Domain Innovations, Development & QualityLocation: Cermenate, ITProduct Development SpecialistWe are looking for a Product Development Specialist to join our R&D team in our Food Business Unit based in Italy.How you make the differenceThe position will play a crucial role in supporting our New Categories R&D Team in new product development projects, from the concept to the commercialization, ensuring Brand Quality and Food Safety standards. The role will also be responsible of technical aspects from lab to industrial scale.How your agenda looks like:Scout and test new ingredients and technologiesDevelop product formulations combining technical expertise and culinary creativitySupport prototype development at pilot scaleDefine processing and packaging solutions to optimize shelf life and food safetyCoordinate industrial trials and first production runs with Quality and Operations teamsPrepare and manage product and process documentationTrack and report development activities and resultsWork closely with Marketing to meet brand and market needsYour team:You will report directly to the R&D Manager New Categories within the Brands and Innovation Team.What makes you a great fit:Education: Degree in Food Science and TechnologyWork Experience: Minimum 2–3 years of experience in a similar roleTechnical 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 plusSoft Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; strong teamwork skills and the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with both internal and external stakeholdersLanguages: Proficiency in Italian and English is required; knowledge of Spanish and/or French is a plusIT Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, with a strong focus on Excel and PowerPointWhat's in for you:Work location: Cermenate, ItalyContract type: PermanentWorking Hours: Full TimeRemote Working: Standard business hours with remote working options availableCurious About Us? Dive In:About BoltonBolton 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 over 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 FoodBolton Food, business unit of Bolton, oversee 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. We offer 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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