Research Manager New Processing Technologies

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Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 10.000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of around 2.2 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our R&D team in Groot-Bijgaarden, we are looking for a:

Research Manager New Processing Tehnologies

Your Mission

As member of the Upstream Research Department team, leading the introduction and development of innovative technologies in Puratos, the role of “Research Manager Processing Technologies” is focusing on identifying, developing, and validating emerging and disruptive processing and inline sensor technologies in the field of bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredient processing.

The function requires strong creative, hands-on and collaborative skills, as well as a drive towards building an extensive external and internal network, with strong internal links in R&D Group Research & Services Labs, BU R&D and Operations Departments (Group and Site Engineering) in the Group’s key countries.

What you will do

• You will take the lead in proactively sourcing and technically piloting breakthrough food processing and inline sensor technologies to leverage and support product and process innovations throughout Puratos.
• You will make interdependent connections between new processing technologies (even outside food business) and product opportunities across the Puratos portfolio, and convince the business of these opportunities.
• You will extend and build an external network in the field of tech companies, start-ups, Universities and Expertise Centers linked to processing and sensors. To source actively for highly valuable collaborations with these partners (supplier enabled innovations).
• You will focus on sustainability impact of existing and new processing, having a holistic view to reduce CO2 footprint / waste / water use in the broadest possible approach (drying technologies, processing water, raw material and processing waste streams, …).
• You will communicate actively own expertise, projects, future developments etc. throughout Puratos Group by different media (e.g. community presentations, social media, practical sessions, trainings, regional seminars).

What we expect from you

• A candidate with experience (5 - 7 years) is sourced, ideally engaged within an innovative & entrepreneurial setting, preferably business environment (food or non-food).
• Master Degree in Civil, Industrial or Bio-engineering (Mechanical, (Bio-)Chemical, Process Engineering).
• A technically skilled and oriented person, having a creative and hands-on mindset with an open view on opportunities between different businesses.
• Having an entrepreneurial mindset and strong interpersonal and communication skills is key. Experience in stakeholder and project management (incl. understanding of cost drivers) skills are an important asset.
• The ability to influence people and decisions in a positive, non-hierarchical and effective way is essential.
• An established insight in properties & structures of food-ingredients and –matrices is a strong asset (knowledge of food fermentation is a plus) to be able to match new technologies to food processing.

What you can expect from Puratos

• You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key.
• You will have the possibility to take ownership of your work
• You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:
• Company car
• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Minimum 5 training days per year

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We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respecting work environment by putting people first.

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.