R&D Manager Innovation Leader

Job title:

R&D Manager Innovation Leader

Company:

Puratos

Job description

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For our headquarters in Groot-Bijgaarden, we are seeking an “R&D Manager Innovation Leader” to drive the Innovation Pipeline for the BU Patisserie Mixes. The role involves aligning with Group and BU strategy to support growth and drive innovation through customer visits and understanding their needs. It includes developing competencies, ingredients, products, services, and processes. Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders is also key.Key AccountabilitiesAs an R&D Manager Innovation leader you:

• Manage the innovation cycle through the Stage & Gate process, lead the identification, development and launch of breakthrough innovations and drive the implementation of innovations in the markets. All of this aligned with Puratos Group’s purpose on Health & Well-being, sustainability and digitalization.
• Build and maintain an active internal and external network, including operations, countries, colleagues, customers, suppliers, research institutes, universities, and expertise centers to ensure knowledge building, documentation, and exchange.
• Identify and select new, disruptive, and emerging products, raw materials, ideas, technologies, processes, equipment’s, and trends, to feed innovation and optimize existing products and technologies.
• Organize regular brainstorms with key stakeholders and customers and identify partners to achieve the BU innovation strategy.
• Organize and supervise the training of both newcomers and advanced R&D managers and act as a people manager for the Patisserie Mixes Innovation team.

Who are we looking for?

• You have a degree in Bioscience Engineering or Food Technology with at least 8 years of experience including innovation projects and expertise in cereal-based food formulation and processing.
• You are passionate about food and inspired by understanding diverse consumer cultures in food.
• You are digital savvy, curious, and results-oriented, always striving for quality and continuous improvement.
• You show strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• You are a team player with strong communication skills and ready to network effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of Dutch and French is a plus.
• You are proficient in Microsoft Office
• You are willing to travel up to 20% of your time.

Why should you join Puratos?You will be welcomed in a dynamic work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You will actively participate in the development of innovative products. You can count on a competitive salary package with attractive benefits such as:

• Meal vouchers (8€/day)
• Group, dental and hospitalization insurance fully paid by Puratos
• 13th month pay
• Company car
• Minimum 5 training days per year
• Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

Watch our corporate and feel the Puratos Magic.Apply nowStartPlease wait…Working at Puratos BelgiumAt Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.Working at Puratos Belgium

At Puratos Belgium, we offer a wide range of career opportunities across our HQ, and 5 production sites. Our dedication to safety, health and wellbeing, along with respectful collaboration, empowers our employees to innovate and grow together. Our headquarters is in Groot-Bijgaarden, and we have five production sites located in Groot-Bijgaarden, Erembodegem, Lummen, Andenne, and St-Vith. Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset, we pave the way for career growth and meaningful contributions within our company, the industry, and the communities we serve.
We are a People First organization driven by our values and Puratos magic culture. Join us to drive positive change through food innovation for good.This is PuratosAt Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.This is PuratosAt Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We are more than 10.000 employees in over 80 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.More About PuratosJob PortalWho Are You?Get In Touch×Set your cookie preferencesWhen you visit any website, it may store or retrieve information on your browser, mostly in the form of cookies. Because we respect your right to privacy, you can choose not to allow some types of cookies. However, blocking some types of cookies may impact your experience of the site and the services we are able to offer.Strictly necessary cookieThese cookies are required to use this website and can’t be turned off.Show More DetailsStrictly necessary cookie Provider Description Enabled
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Location

Grand-Bigard, Brabant Flamand

Job date

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 08:48:39 GMT

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