Product & Process Engineer

A part of Colgate-Palmolive since 1976, Hill's Pet Nutrition offers the highest-quality pet nutrition available through product lines Prescription Diet® and Science Diet®. Veterinarians worldwide recommend and feed their own pets Hill's products more than any other brand of pet food.

Available in approximately 80 countries around the world, our extensive line of products includes more than 60 Prescription Diet brand pet foods and more than 50 Science Diet brand pet foods.

We believe all animals should be loved and cared for during their lifetimes. That is why we are proud our pet foods can make a difference in your pet's life.

A career at Hill’s Pet Nutrition or Colgate-Palmolive is an excellent opportunity if you seek a global experience, constant challenge, and development opportunities in an environment that respects work/life effectiveness.

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
Job Number# - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy
Who We Are
Colgate-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. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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.

DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES:

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 REQUIRED

Required: University / Bachelor degree in Food Technology or equivalent

Preferred: Master degree in Food Technology or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Required: 3+ years, working experience in product development - food

Preferred: 3+ years, working experience in pet food or baby food development

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

SKILLS:

Ability to multitask without losing focus

Ability to work with high degree of data integrity and accuracy

Ability to work in a cross functional team

Ability to communicate effectively in a multicultural environment

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

1. Planning/Priority Setting

2. Consumer/Customer Focus

4. Analysis/Decision Making

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES:

2. External Relationships

3. Consumer and Competitive Insight

Expected Gross Annual Salary Range: €44.000 ─ €49.000 gross per year

This position is offered under a permanent employment contract.

The role is governed by the applicableItalian 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 ofobjective, 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

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