Within the Ferrero Ice Cream Business, Ice Cream Factory Comaker (ICFC), one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in Europe acquired by Ferrero in 2019, is currently looking for a R&D; Ice Cream Mix Design Manager for:
• Leading assigned Transversal programs (cost saving, derisking, sustainability, etc.)
• Drive / Center of Expertise on Mix formulation and related improvements and activities
R&D; ICE CREAM MIX DESIGN MANAGER MISSIONS
• Guide and define / improve USP and know-how on Ice Cream mixes, in coordination with interested functions (e.g. Ice Cream R&D; team) and other technological innovation teams
• Collaborate with internal Matter experts (DTS, procurement, open innovation ...) to develop / tune for purpose / raw materials and semi-finished products (new ∨ already part of the Company portfolio), with the objective of improving organoleptic properties, product structure and identifying opportunities to optimize procurement and costs
• Lead and implement the projects defined above: mix skeleton design for all the applications, cost saving and raw material innovation and derisking.
TEAM MANAGEMENT
• Is accountable for managing people assigned, ensuring a management system based on Group values, motivation, competence development and empowerment
• Master’s degree in Food Science
• At least 10 years of professional experience in general food manufacturing companies (including at least 5 years in ice cream) covering roles of product development manager/platform manager and global technical project leader
• Availability to frequent transfer in Italy and abroad
Hard Skills
• Advanced Knowledge of ice cream formulation and raw materials for ice cream
• Good knowledge of ice cream process/manufacturing
• Experience in factory trial management
• Sensory Evaluation & Analysis
• HACCP & Food safety knowledge
• Good knowledge of chemistry, physics, microbiology and nutrition
• Advanced Project Management knowledge (MS project, gate process, project management lifecycl