R&D Manager Encaps C&T Liquids

Overview

As a R&D Manager (Encaps, C&T liquids) you deliver new products to the market and optimize and secure existing portfolio. Coach Development Specialists and Technical Sales Support (TSS) to deliver projects (innovation, renovation, application development, value engineering, supply contingency, factory transfers, factory capex, sustainability, compliance and technology development initiatives) and to role out new and existing products to current and new customers. And part time act as a Project Lead / Sr. Development Specialist for relatively complex projects and programs.

What We Ask

• Minimum 6-10 years of relevant experience depending on educational level.
• Minimum level MSc in the field of food technology.
• Experience in innovation / R&D.
• Able to manage a cluster / (sub)department with focus on execution of projects and alignment with stakeholders.
• Knowledge on powder and liquid technologies and relevant applications. Knowledge of Coffee and tea market is a pre.
• Advanced Project Management capabilities. Able to drive decisions.
• Experience in people management
• Understanding of customer and market needs.
• Team player.

What We Offer

Vacancy Description

Staying true to who you really are, that is your starting point at FrieslandCampina. Because it is precisely by embracing our differences that we can grow together. We want to create a working environment that allows all employees to bring their best and authentic selves. If who we are suits you, but you're not sure if you're the best fit for the role, we still encourage you to apply so we can help you find the role that fits you best.

Team Details

The overall department with about 20 team members needs a team leader to take care of the task as line manager for 3 team members in Salatiga R&D department, enabling the Development Manager Encaps, C&T Liquids to focus on strategic tasks.

The team consists of one Developer and one Assistant Development of Encaps for the APAC region and one Technical Sales Specialist for Encaps and C&T liquids for the APAC region.

To make this a full-time role, the cluster leader will also manage complex projects / programs as Project Lead / Sr. Product Developer.

Placement : Salatiga - Central Java

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