Process Technologist (TEMP)

Exciting Opportunity for a Process Technologist in the Food Industry! Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on the future of early-life nutrition? I am on the lookout for a talented Process Technologist to join one of the leading organisations in this vital sector. As a key member of our Process Application Technology (PAT) team, you’ll play an essential role in the Global SN R&I team, seamlessly implementing innovative process solutions in partnership with our factories, ensuring the delivery of exceptional product characteristics for our consumers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimise processes, identifying, developing, and refining cutting-edge liquid processes.

Do you have a passion for improving lives through nutrition? Do you hold a Master’s degree in Food Science and have valuable industry experience? Are you ready to take on an exciting challenge for the next 12 months? If you answered yes, I want to hear from you! Join us in revolutionising early-life nutrition for those who need it most. Apply now!

As a Process technologist, you are expected to clarify areas of liquid process expertise contribution & coordinate internally to deliver critical process solutions. You will identify, develop and improve liquid processes. You will implement them within a wide range of projects involving innovations, transformation, productivity, capacity, compliance, transfer, efficiency & outsourcing projects, within the European supply point network. The main unit operations in our scope are dissolving, heat treatment, emulsification, etc. Knowledge of spray drying, dry blending, and fermentation is a plus. You are expected to have stakeholder management skills as the Process Application Team is a key partner to product developers, factories, global operations, and the quality department, amongst others.

Working in and managing projects for the European portfolio for Process Technology on both liquid and powder products: 

• Working in and managing projects for the application of process technology, mainly on liquid products;
• Identify, develop and implement the best process technology to produce safe products in an economical way for Specialised Nutrition;
• Ensure absolute safe products, benefits and substantiation in close cooperation with Quality & Food Safety and consider regulatory aspects;
• Support the implementation of new products at various supply points worldwide;
• Ensure owned portfolio delivers PAT activities (technical assessment, laboratory/pilot plant and factory trials) on time, on track and cost (incl. process specs/documents and feasibility);
• Acting as an important link between R&I and Operations in implementing and securing our processes, and participating in new factory projects;
• Factory testing, implementation and technical support (best practices and troubleshooting) to factories; 
• Set up, evaluate and maintain process specifications to enable our factories to run excellently.  

• Proven track record in Process Development/Technology, at M.Sc. level or similar educational background. A background in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Bioprocessing, or similar working/thinking level obtained via experience;
• 2 years relevant experience in a factory technology job/environment or R&I process related environment, preferably the field of liquid, dairy or plant-based processing - yet not limited to it; experience in performing optimisations, modifications and/or implementation of technologies is valuable;
• Affinity with foods, preferably experience working in the food industry;
• Adequately mastering food and process technology fundamentals and how to apply these in a practical way;
• Able to lead a diverse portfolio of small and medium-sized development & factory projects;
• Able to communicate effectively to various functions and levels (operator to director) within R&I, Operations & QFS;
• Team player with an autonomous working attitude;
• Enthusiastic, proactive, analytical, open-minded, curious, and has a hands-on approach;
• Professional working proficiency in English is required; other languages are beneficial (in particular Dutch and French);
• Able and willing to travel up to 20%.

Through our agency, you will receive a 12 -month temporary contract.  There is a possibility that your contract will be renewed after these 12 months or that our client will make you an offer of a contract, however, we are not able to guarantee this.

• Salary will be around €5250 gross a month based on a full-time position (40 hours a week) and is based on education and experience;
• 30 Annual leave days; 
• Travel expenses will be covered;
• Pension plan.

What will happen when you apply? Within four working days, we will let you know whether you are qualified for the position. If you do we will schedule an interview (digital or live). In this interview, we will inform you about the vacancy, the company, and the procedure. If we both agree this is a fitting opportunity we will introduce you to our client and continue to guide you through the whole application process. The Independent Recruiters Group has a large team of specialized recruitment consultants. Every recruiter has a strong focus regarding his/her field of expertise. This makes them the ideal sparring partner for both you, as the candidate, and the client.