GRDQ Jelly Candy Specialist

In this role you drive NPD projects and technology platforms for Jelly Candy within Group R&D, supporting new production processes and process improvements. You will collaborate with Process Technologists, PEC, and marketing to shape a future-ready portfolio. Expect to oversee lab and pilot trials, and contribute to stage-gate product development and line startups. You help reduce waste and raise quality while translating scientific insight into scalable manufacturing solutions. This position combines hands-on development with cross-functional influence in a growth-focused confectionery group.

• gross annual salary starting from 45,000
• additional compensation and company benefits may apply
• opportunity to travel abroad up to 40% of work time
• culture of respect and diversity

• Lead new product and process development across the Stage & Gate process from lab to post-launch
• Collaborate on designing manufacturing lines or upgrading existing ones with engineering teams
• Understand ingredient interactions to ensure stable quality and production efficiency
• Supervise lab and pilot trials
• Participate in pre-NPD meetings with marketing, sharing samples and product/process information
• Conduct competitor research and trend analysis to define future projects
• Identify ideas to reduce waste, improve quality and efficiency, and monitor implementation
• Support locations in new line startups or production transfers
• Contribute to sustaining breakthrough innovation pipelines aligned with long-term strategy

• Degree in Food Technology, Chemical Technology or other scientific education
• At least 4 years of experience in FMCG as a technologist
• Know-how of raw materials and their functions
• Lean manufacturing knowledge (green belt) [preferred]
• Mentoring junior technologists
• Strong project management and time planning skills
• Good communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and track progress using PvM software
• Willingness to travel abroad for support, tests, and startup (about 40%)

• strong communication
• cross-functional collaboration
• creativity
• raw materials knowledge and functions
• process data analysis
• statistical software (analytical capabilities)