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) Alzira
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 & or 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

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