R&D Manager Bakery

R&D Manager Bakery For our Headquarters in Groot-Bijgaarden, we are looking for an innovative R&D manager Bakery within the business unit Improvers & Mixes. Are you passionate about driving product development activities and their implementation? Do you like to contribute to the development and optimization of products, processes and services? Then this position might be what you are looking for Key Accountabilities Applied R&D You will define & Accelerate the implementation of Puratos improvers & grains solutions by mastering the customer’s processes You will initiate, develop and maintain relationships and/or partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, such as suppliers, industrial equipment manufacturers, upstream research team, universities, research centers,… You will screen, select and implement new processing technologies You ensure knowledge building and documentation of technical & scientific know-how in the field You will train, transfer knowledge and competences and facilitate the exchange between all relevant stakeholders Quality & Operations You will lead the new product handover to Operations You are responsible for material creation, from R&D step to introduction in production You ensure compliance of documentation in line with BRC certification for the Business Unit You collaborate with Operations for challenges and opportunities (including production, supply chain, quality and purchasing) and give support by sharing expertise You are responsible within the business unit of new/alternative raw materials validation in collaboration with purchase department. Support to countries and business development You will create and develop together with the Product Manager the strategy of the category in order to grow the business profitability You will optimize the product range on performance and cost-in-use You will support the implementation of strategic, international and local innovation and renovation projects You will train the local business development and R&D teams on products and technologies You will be an active member of the business development team by strongly supporting customer visits and understanding customer needs, travelling up to 20% of your time You will follow-up the designated Countries/Large Accounts by ensuring technical support, reviewing the country strategy/account plan, following the main projects (new business opportunities & business at risk) and visiting them Who are we looking for? You have a degree in food technology or food science (bioengineer or industrial engineer) or equivalent by experience You have at least 3 years of experience in food industry or bakery industry You are hands-on and highly motivated to learn about bakery products You have good communication skills , and are fluent in written and spoken English - any additional language is a plus You are autonomous in project management, with a proactive personality You are down to earth and value a good team spirit 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 movie and feel the Puratos Magic: Who are we? Puratos is a growing, international, Belgian family business with a team of more than 10 000 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. We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace, that fully embraces diversity and equal opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments. #LI-KV1