Plant Process Technologist

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we've blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world's top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

Barilla G. & R. Fratelli is looking for a Plant Process Technologist for the Pedrignano Plant. The position will report hierarchically to the Quality & Technology Associate Director.

• Ensure continuous compliance with finished product standards in line with Quality and Safety regulations
• Manage and guarantee ongoing process optimization to improve finished product quality and production line efficiency
• Promote a culture of quality by involving and training plant personnel through dedicated activities

• Identify areas for improvement in the production process to optimize product quality and create technological standards in synergy with Product Development / Industrialization
• Ensure proper diagnostic processes are carried out for the most frequent consumer reports concerning technological aspects
• Analyze product hold notes related to quality issues linked to technology, verifying the process to identify root causes and minimize product blocks by managing cross-functional working groups
• Promote a culture of technological processes by involving and training plant personnel through dedicated activities (sharing hold notes, tastings, anomalies, and non-conformities)
• Detect drifts and/or anomalies from raw materials already in production, define the root cause analysis, and collaborate with other relevant functions to restore standard conditions
• Supervise and maintain technological process sheets
• Perform periodic checks of the production process using appropriate instruments (data logger, data trace, anemometer, etc.)
• Control, manage, and test molds and dies
• Carry out operational checks and controls on standard process parameters
• Support R&D, Industrialization, and Continuous Improvement in technological trials
• Coordinate production line restarts after maintenance shutdowns in collaboration with the technical area
• Assess line capabilities
• Take part in the design phases of new products or the improvement of existing ones, following industrialization steps and progressively taking responsibility for process management

Requirements

• Master's degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields
• 3–5 years of experience in similar roles, preferably in production plants or R&DQ areas
• Training in lean / Six Sigma methodologies is an asset
• Strong teamwork skills
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Results-oriented
• Project management skills
• Fluency in Italian and good level of English
• Analytical skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize effectively

Information

• Permanent contract
• Location: Parma
• Starting date: January 2026

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.