Global R&D Director Plant-Based Dairy Innovations

1 maand geleden


Wageningen, Gelderland, Nederland Grapefrute Voltijd
About the Flora Food Group

We are a leading global food company that offers consumers a compelling choice in four growing categories: butters and spreads, creams, liquids, and cheeses. Our iconic brands include Flora, Becel+ProActiv, Blue Band, Country Crock, I Can't Believe It's Not Butter, Rama, and Violife, together with our local brands and Professional business.

Our mission is to offer the next generation of delicious, natural, and nutritious food that is more affordable and sustainable than its dairy equivalents. We are committed to driving innovation and excellence in our products and services.

Job Summary

We are seeking a senior manager to lead our global product design team for Creams, based in Wageningen. The team will consist of two managers who report directly to this role and each lead a team of 4-5 technologists.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the global R&D product portfolio for all cream-related projects, including crème fraiche, sour cream, whipping cream, multipurpose, coffee cream, and other channels.
  • Proactively translate and propose business needs into the R&D agenda based on brand funnels.
  • Continuously screen new technologies for new opportunities to improve quality and cost and translate them for upscale feasibility with internal business partners.
  • Lead and partner to build the new US product portfolio from scratch.
  • Key interfaces: technology teams within R&D, regional teams R&D, and brand teams.
Requirements
  • Proven leadership skills to build effective teams.
  • Ability to deliver tight timelines with passion.
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
  • Strategic thinking and decision-making capabilities.
  • Ability to simplify the complex.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Min. 10 years hands-on technology experience in dairy and relevant functional ingredients and (liquid) processes.
  • Successful R&D project leader experience for larger multi-million upscale projects.
Benefits

We offer a rewards and benefits programme that reflects our energy and care for our talented people. Our programme is designed to drive Flora Food Group and each other forward. We offer career-defining opportunities that will shape your future.



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