ALPRO

About ALPRO

Int. R&I Product Developer (Fermented & New Adjacencies) As Product Developer, you will be part of Alpro’s Research & Innovation team, which is part of Danone’s worldwide community. You are responsible for the development of highly performing new products and the improvement of existing products, within the fermented & new adjacencies product group, by using existing technology and by defining needs on process parameters within the new technology. You ensure that the products fulfill the consumer’s needs while guaranteeing robust feasibility within the different production plants. You are based in Wevelgem (Belgium) and are flexible to travel across the globe. About the job You are actively involved in cross-functional development & improvement projects and you are responsible for the product specification definition. The product development track is defined from pilot testing till industrial validation. Knowledge and insight on ingredients and the effect of process parameters on the recipe are the basis. You use different techniques, such as problem solving and analytical analysis, to support the development track, to increase insights and anticipation, and to shorten lead times. You may also introduce and install new supportive tools. You advise and support internal departments on the basis of your in-depth knowledge on ingredients and recipes towards a continuous improvement of our product range. In order to work in multidisciplinary teams, you build excellent interdepartmental relationships. As a true gatekeeper, you build & maintain excellent relationships with external parties: external labs and suppliers in order to broaden our internal knowledge. You broaden your knowledge on ingredients, technology and the market based on literature, fairs, meetings with suppliers, training, etc. You are a fixed member of our internal taste panel. About you In order to be successful in this role, we believe: You have a university degree (or comparable by experience) as food engineer/scientist You already have a first experience in product development in the food industry A first experience with fermentation and other bioprocesses is a plus. You are flexible to travel (apprx 20-30%) You have a strong interest in developing food products. You are result-oriented and have an entrepreneurial spirit You are a persuasive and enthusiastic person, with strong interpersonal skills. You are a team player. You have good project management skills. You are fluent in Dutch and English, knowledge of French is a plus. About us Alpro, the European plant-based pioneer of Danone, brings health through food to as many people as possible by producing healthy, tasty plant-based food and drink in a way that respects the planet. One Planet. One Health. Our delicious plant-based products are made from soya, almonds, hazelnuts, cashew, rice, oats or coconut. We want to invite people to join the movement for a healthier world and thanks to our efforts to combine social and environmental goals with financial success, Alpro is B Corp certified. Join our vibrant teams and feel the Alpro vibe of positivism and openness, collaboration and passion for quality. We offer We offer a challenging job in a bonded and passionate team with a result-oriented mindset. In a company that puts people first, you will be given every opportunity to develop together with the company, taking valuable in-service training courses in the process. Needless to say, your skills and efforts will be recompensed with an attractive salary and excellent benefits. What’s next Please contact Hannelore Coussement on [email removed] or apply online!

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Company Type: Private

Company Size: 1001 - 5000

Revenue: 0.5 - 1 billion (USD)

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