Job Description
Position : Development Project Manager (Food Industry) At GBfoods we offer culinary solutions in several countries of Europe and Africa with prestigious leading local brands, including Jumbo, Gallina Blanca, Erasco, Gino, Liebig, Star, Bama, D&L, Grand’Italia and Blå Band, among others. Our Purpose “Celebrating local flavours” is to empower and take care of each of the local communities we belong to and to bring out their authentic flavours. Some of our local brands have been in consumers’ kitchens for over a century and have positioned themselves as authentically loved brands, as well as deeply rooted parts of the local culture. Today, with a turnover of around 1,4 billion euros and a team of around 3,300 people, we are the preferred choice of millions of consumers. Role & Responsibilities: Lead project teams from brief until the plant implementation of the product. Development itself: Define and declare formulations. Pilot plant /plant trials Shelf-life decisions Following of timings / COG’s Stakeholders/team coordination Collaborate with Marketing, Factory teams, Purchasing, Co-manufacturers and other technical functions Effectively manage multiple projects and collaborative partnership Desire to challenge assumptions and identify new opportunities Apply learnings in an effective way Apply critical thinking Follow prescribed procedures and company policies and values Attend the day-to-day problems concerning factories/consumer Category product maintenance What can you expect from us? You will be part of a unique company in an exciting moment, when we are growing and becoming a very consolidated multinational in the FMCG Food industry, with many strong brands. Required profile for job ad : Development Project Manager (Food Industry) Requirements TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Graduate degree in Food Science, Food Process or Agricultural Engineering 5+ years’ experience in project management of product development and efficiency projects preferably in dry convenience foods or dry ingredients sector Experience in managing complex, multi-site and or multi-company projects Knowledge and understanding of regulatory and QA Knowledge of SAP and standard MS Office and project management software. Excellent knowledge of English and Spanish is required; knowledge of other European languages is a plus. Outstanding of written and verbal communication and presentation skills Analytical thinking – Performs complex data analysis with impact on the company, makes evidence-based judgements that guide organizational decisions BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES Demonstrates understanding of how to achieve results under tight timelines, plans ahead, monitors results and adapts plans, solution and results oriented Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and changing environment Ability to work independently, yet collaboratively, in cross-functional project teams and to contribute to multiple projects Ability to build excellent relationships with internal stakeholders within different departments as Marketing, Operations, QA and Procurement team and external collaborators as required, team-player Ability to work in office environment as well as in pilot plants and production. Availability to travel up to 20% internationall Job criteria for job ad : Development Project Manager (Food Industry) Job category : Production, maintenance, quality Industries : Food-processing industry Employment type : Permanent contract – Fixed-term contract Region : Ashanti – Brong Ahafo – Central – Eastern – Greater Accra – Northern – Upper East – Upper West – Volta – Western – International Experience level : 5 to 10 years Educational level : Master Key Skills : PRODUCTION MAINTENANCE FOOD INDUSTRY QUALITY
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