R&D Manager Chocolate

Join our passionate R&D team as R&D manager chocolate at our site Belcolade (Erembodegem). Lead dynamic projects in product development, optimization, and scale-ups at our Belgian chocolate production hub. Join the Puratos magic and become an expert in chocolate.

Key Accountabilities

You lead business development activities (60%):

• You support on product development and improvement, for customer projects and products for the general market (innovation)
• You support customer visits, at the customer and at Belcolade, for business development, protection of business at risk and for technical support
• In cooperation with the BU Real Chocolate: you take care of the implementation of specific research projects on the production site of Belcolade

You support and advice operations at Belcolade (30%):

• You support feasibility studies, implementation of new processes and the launch of new production lines.
• You support on processing improvement, cost reduction, raw materials screening and selection.

You create competence building (10%):

• You support to projects on real chocolate with research institutions, universities and suppliers.
• You participate in the organization of trainings for R&D and business development teams

Who are we looking for?

• You have a Master's degree in a scientific study and experience in an R&D or process environment. Experience in the food industry is a plus.
• You gained knowledge of the range of products, raw materials and processes in food, preferably in chocolate.
• You have high quality working standards with an communicative and proactive approach
• As project manager, you are a natural multitasker: you are able to implement several projects at the same time
• You thrive on Team work and can also take the lead autonomously
• you speak fluently English and Dutch, other languages are a plus

Why should you join Puratos?

You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

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Who are we?

Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 employees worldwide. Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful. We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.