Senior Product Developer, MBB and Partnerships - Aarhus

Arla Foods


Dato: for 9 timer siden
By: Esbjerg, Region Syddanmark
Kontrakttype: Fuld tid
Location

Esbjerg, DK

Is your mind set on innovation, and are you looking for a job where you combine theoretical know-how of food technology with hands-on product development in an exciting, growing category?

This job could be your chance to join a large global company that takes natural products seriously. Based in state-of-the-art innovation center in Aarhus as well in Esbjerg on production sites, you will work around the Innovation team for our Milk Based Beverages business unit. So, if you are passionate about working at a fast pace and creating the future of beverages for brands such as Starbucks, Cocio, Mars or Mondelez, this could be the job for you.

How You Will Make An Impact

Your main goal is to develop breakthrough products as well as line extensions across the Milk Based Beverages category. As such, you will be heading a large number of development projects of varying size and, with hands on approach, you will drive the activities from start to finish. This position puts you in a unique position to have a major impact on the future success of the organization.

We need you to be a technical specialist, but also have the ability to think strategically and work closely with business stakeholders. Other main responsibilities will include

  • Turning concepts into innovative new products in order to give Arla a commercial advantage
  • Optimizing the cost / value of new and existing products, working closely with global marketing, suppliers, our supply chain and other stakeholders
  • Leading product and process development projects, including recipe finalization, cost management, quality assurance and legal assessment
  • Working closely with Brand Managers and colleagues within Innovation to act as a strong and credible technical sparring partner in discussions
  • Acts as a knowledge expert in key areas, especially long-life ambient products and processes
  • Project Management, including being able to provide a clear status of a development project, opportunities, risks and project timeline.

What Will Make You Successful

If you have a background within dairy, beverage technology or science at master’s level. Topped with +5 years’ experience within product development. You have the exact credentials needed for this key NPD position.

Knowledge within milk beverages and process of these will be key for this role. If you have been working within the beverage or dairy industry or have experience with beverages manufacturing as well as flavor application and flavor house cooperation, it will absolutely give you a head start. Further we will be looking for

  • Cross functional project management experience, as well as being hands on
  • Sound business understanding and that you are skilled in driving projects from start to finish
  • Good at communicating clearly, building personal relations both across organizational levels and externally
  • That you are fluent in English (verbal and written) to navigate in an international environment and be able to communicate in Danish as well.

Would you like to join us?

If you want to seize this exciting opportunity and accelerate your career at Arla Foods, then please apply as soon as possible. We process applications on a continuous basis and close the job opening as soon as we have found a great candidate. For further information about the job, please contact Sr. Innovation Manager, Søren Kiholm Ludvigsen on Mobile + 45 2485 7377 please note, unreachable from 7th July till 20th July due to Holidays.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We're passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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