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 integral 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 lifecycle)
* Cost/complexity optimization visioning
* Shelf-life Testing & Stability knowledge on ice cream
* Good knowledge of Regulatory & Labeling
* Good knowledge of financial figures of a business case
* Good knowledge of internal R&D; specifications/ data management IT Skills
* Advanced knowledge of project management (MS Project, stage-gate processes, project management lifecycle)
* Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel) Languages
* Fluent in English language
* Willing to learn Spanish and Italian