EU R&I WET FOOD IMPLEMENTATION MANAGER - L9

Short Intro and About the Job Industrial feasibility and risk management: Assess the feasibility of new recipes, ingredients and processes; lead cross-functional industrial risk assessments; recommend robust implementation solutions.

About Danone

• An organizational culture based on cooperation, respect, diversity, and inclusion – people matter, not just job titles.
• Private medical care (Lux Med), including an on‑site medical clinic.

Responsibilities

• Define whether industrial trials are required using pilot results, manufacturing knowledge and factory risk assessments; set validation plans, success criteria and follow-up.
• Prepare, coordinate and monitor trials on jar and pouch lines; analyse results, investigate deviations and issue clear technical recommendations.
• Coordinate samples and results for nutrition, contaminant, microbiological and sensory validation; ensure requirements are completed before implementation approval.
• Prepare manufacturing handover documentation, lead transfer sessions with factory teams and support first commercial productions, FLC and post-launch monitoring.
• Support complex product and process investigations, supply-security projects and industrial transfers; define corrective and preventive actions where needed.
• Maintain accurate recipes and process data in Optiva and act as a key user for industrial implementation activities.
• Organize and monitor Shelflife data’s link to recipe implementation.
• Identify and share opportunities to improve formulations, raw-material use, processes, industrial efficiency, cost and quality performance.
• be able to manage laboratory trial for some project ( reno / inno project / BCP ) to assess feasibility About You Master's degree or Engineering degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Food Engineering or a related field.

Requirements

• Experience in industrialisation, product development, process engineering or food manufacturing.
• Good understanding of product-process interactions; knowledge of wet food and sterilised and/or pasteurised processes is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organisational skills, with the ability to manage several projects and priorities.
• Autonomous, rigorous and accountable, with strong communication and stakeholder-management capabilities in an international environment.
• Fluent English; knowledge of Optiva or a similar recipe-management system is an advantage.

Benefits

• Us, We offer and What's next A safe and modern working environment – high HSE standards, ergonomic workplaces, and genuine care for employees’ health.
• Work in an international company with a strong and recognizable brand, operating in a sector of major social importance (specialized nutrition).
• Real opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement (technical training, competency development, participation in improvement projects).
• Support in obtaining and renewing professional licenses and certifications.
• Multisport card – supporting a healthy lifestyle also outside of work.
• Optional life insurance.
• Access to employee loans.
• Commuting allowance / transportation subsidy.
• Discounts on company products.
• An attractive and comprehensive Company Social Benefits Fund, including: holiday and vacation subsidies (“holiday allowance”), holiday bonuses, support in exceptional life situations.
• Numerous CSR initiatives – real impact on socially and environmentally important projects.
• Employee contests and internal initiatives.
• Regular team integrations, company events, and employee trips.
• Celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, and important milestones together – relationships truly matter to us.