Proces & product engineer

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- Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, ItalyWho We AreColgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specialising in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. The Implementation & Support group is responsible for adapting and geographically expanding innovative products across our premium wellness and therapeutic product portfolios. This position is responsible for European pet food product development projects. Initially approx 80% for projects servicing the Hill's Desenzano plant. The individual in this position is responsible for pet food development projects and maintenance of existing pet food formulations, both within Hill's as well as Co-Manufacturing plants. Part of the job responsibility is development and maintenance of pet food ingredient specifications, the execution of Funding the Growth projects as well as supporting European Supply Chain / Sourcing initiatives relative to Quality / Sourcing or Production related projects ( for example qualification of alternative raw material suppliers). Collaboration on product design with our claims and clinical studies group will help ensure final formulas deliver required efficacy and claims. Essential Job Function Develop and maintain European pet food product formulations and specifications Conduct plant tests and implement final formulations Identify, specify and maintain process specifications Develop and maintain pet food raw material specifications Support the qualification of new raw materials or new suppliers Execute Funding the Growth projects EXPECTED PERCENTAGE OF TRAVEL: 10-30 %EDUCATION AND FUNCTIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREDRequired: University / Bachelor degree in Food Technology or equivalent Preferred: Master degree in Food Technology or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:
3+ years, working experience in product development
- foodPreferred: 3+ years, working experience in pet food or baby food developmentSKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

SKILLS:
Ability to multitask without losing focusAbility to work with high degree of data integrity and accuracyAbility to work in a cross functional teamAbility to communicate effectively in a multicultural environmentFluent in English LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Planning/Priority Setting Consumer/Customer Focus Teamwork & Collaboration Analysis/Decision Making FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES: 1. Consumer and Competitive InsightExpected Gross Annual Salary Range: gross per yearThis position is offered under a permanent employment contract. The role is governed by the applicable Italian National Collective Bargaining Agreement ("CCNL") (Contratto Alimentari Industria), including the relevant job classification and economic provisions applicable to the position. The initial compensation within the above range will be determined on the basis of objective, transparent and gender-neutral criteria, including professional experience, skills and competencies, qualifications, scope of responsibilities, role requirements, location, applicable CCNL classification and internal company policies. Bonus Subject to role eligibility and applicable company policy, employees may also be eligible to participate in variable compensation programs tied to company and/or individual performance, including an annual target bonus opportunity where applicable. Relocation AssistanceRelocation assistance may be offered for this role and it may include: Short-term temporary housing for a limited period to support the transition to the new location; Reimbursement of reasonable relocation expenses, in line with internal relocation policies and applicable tax and social security rules. Specific terms and conditions of any relocation package, including duration of temporary housing and reimbursable expenses, will be detailed in the relevant offer documentation. Benefits In addition to the rights and benefits provided under applicable law and the relevant CCNL, employees may be eligible, depending on role and company policy, for supplementary benefits, which may include meal vouchers or reimbursement, insurance coverage, company devices, health and welfare programs, and additional role-specific benefits. Detailed information regarding compensation, benefits, applicable employment terms and job classification will be provided during the recruitment process and, where applicable, in the employment documentation. Hybrid Working Policy: In accordance with company policy. Colgate-Palmolive is committed to equal pay for equal work or work of equal value. Recruitment, hiring, compensation and career progression criteria are applied in accordance with objective, transparent, non-di