R&d Manager Decors

il y a 1 semaine


GrootBijgaarden, Flandre, Belgique Puratos Temps plein
For Puratos HQ we are searching a R&D manager Decors. You are part of the R&D team within the BU Decors & Creams. You will ensure the business development activities for the Decors category, covering Glaze, Ganache, and Icings.

Key Accountabilities:

Product Development


Ensure the development of new products and concepts, adaptation of existing formulas and creating tailor -made products on customer's demand.


  • Lab prototype development
  • Trials on pilot line
  • Up scaling to industrial production line.
  • Startup shelf life tests
  • Implement the Group project management tools (SANCOC, cProjects, Go/NoGo, Stage Gate process )

Business development

  • Assist sales people on customer visits if technical assistance is required.
  • Follow up of first production trials at the customer's production plant.
  • Organize product presentation during customer visits.
  • Support local R&D teams: assist other production sites and organize seminars of the Puratos University program (in HQ or in the countries).

Operations support
Provide technical support to site operations in Groot-Bijgaarden and Lummen.

  • Assure that all newly produced materials follow the Handover procedure.
  • Process improvement in the Wet Plant (improving process variability, raw material control procedures).
  • Follow up of corrective actions following internal non conformities and/or external non conformities (root cause analysis).
  • Validation of new/alternative raw materials with Purchase department.

Managing lab

  • Maintenance of the lab equipment and stock on raw materials and finished goods.
  • Recruiting and training of new lab technician.
  • Daily training and coaching of lab technicians.

Who are we looking for?

  • You have a Master's degree in Food Technology, Food science, Chemistry or Biochemistry
  • You have minimum 3 years of experience in a similar job.
  • You have a good understanding of the market needs with strong international communication and networking skills
  • You are able to work in a matrix organization and to create impact in a nonhierarchical setting
  • You have a passion for food and handson mentality
  • You are fluent in English and in Dutch and/or French
  • You are willing to travel up to 20%
  • You are located in Groot-Bijgaarden and are willing to work an average of 1 day per week in Lummen

Why would 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 and bonus
  • Company car
  • Minimum 5 training days per year
  • Responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career?
Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than employees worldwide.

Since 1919, we have been developing, producing and distributing innovative ingredients for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors and helping our customers to be successful.

We are committed to the health and well-being of people and protecting the planet.

Are you looking for the right recipe for your career? Choose Puratos, a Top Employer in Belgium.
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