R&D; Ice Cream Senior Mix Design Manager (m/f/d) (Alzira, V, ES)R&D; Ice Cream Senior Mix Design Manager (m/f/d) (Alzira, V, ES)AlziraWithin 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 activitiesR&D; ICE CREAM MIX DESIGN MANAGER MISSIONSGuide 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 teamsCollaborate with internal Matter experts (DTS, procurement, open innovation ...) to develop / tune for purpose / raw materials and semi-finished products (new & or already part of the Company portfolio), with the objective of improving organoleptic properties,



product structure and identifying opportunities to optimize procurement and costsLead and implement the projects defined above: mix skeleton design for all the applications, cost saving and raw material innovation and derisking.TEAM MANAGEMENTIs accountable for managing people assigned, ensuring a management system based on Group values, motivation, competence development and empowermentMaster’s degree in Food ScienceAt 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 leaderAvailability to frequent transfer in Italy and abroadHard SkillsAdvanced Knowledge of ice cream formulation and raw materials for ice creamGood knowledge of ice cream process/manufacturingExperience in factory trial managementSensory Evaluation & AnalysisHACCP & Food safety knowledgeGood knowledge of chemistry, physics, microbiology and nutritionAdvanced Pro

📌 R&d ice cream senior mix design manager (Alcira)
🏢 Ferrero International
📍 Alcira