Group Tablet Candy Technologist

Join Perfetti van Melle as Group Tablet Candy Technologist!

Who are we?

Perfetti VanMelle (PVM) is a privately owned confectionary company that produces in more than 30 manufacturing sites and distributes candies and chewing gum in more than 150 countries. PVM is a global leader in the confectionery industry, thanks to delighting consumers around the world with its innovative, diverse, and most loved products.

The company boasts a diverse portfolio of iconic local and internationally recognized brands cherished by generations such as Mentos, Chupa Chups, Alpenliebe, Airheads, Center, Fruit-tella, Big Babol, Vivident, Golia, Vigorsol, Smint and Frisk. Plus Trident, Hollywood, Dentyne, Stimorol, V6 and Bubblicious in the United States, Canada and Europe. At Perfetti Van Melle, we are committed to creating a better future, not only for our company but for the world. Our journey begins with the goal of producing innovative treats that cater to diverse lifestyles while minimizing the environmental impact of our products. As a family business with a keen eye on the future and a strong sense of social responsibility, we design our operations to benefit our world, consumers, partners, and employees. We actively work on enhancing our environmental, societal, and governance practices, striving for a brighter future for generations to come. In 2022 Perfetti Van Melle Group reported net revenues close to € 3.0 billion with 18.2 thousand employees worldwide.

Group R&D

Consumer trends, ingredients, supply, and regulations are evolving quickly in the food industry and especially in confectionary. R&D is in the center of those which requires to adapt quickly and interact internally and externally with a broad range of stakeholders. Equally new technologies and capabilities are arising constantly and impose frequent technology survey.

The role

The role of Group Tablet Candy Technologist is responsible to drive New Product Development projects, Technology Platforms and Technological support under the supervision of the Group Tablet Candy Senior Manager. A role which always has the aim to contribute to a higher quality level and/or efficiency of the existing production processes. In this role you will assist in the start-up of new production processes to increase the global PvM product portfolio. Additionally, you will be mentoring the junior technologist.

Are you ready to unwrap your potential?

Our perfect candidate

Ideally you have a Master, Bachelor’s degree (WO) or Higher vocational education (HBO) in Food Technology, Chemical Technology or another scientific education and minimum 3 years of experience in FMCG ((relevant) products and processes) as Jr. Technologist or a similar technologist function. During your career you have developed:

• Know-how in confectionary area, especially in the category assigned.
• Know-how of raw materials and its functions
• Know-how of relevant processes
• Preferable Lean manufacturing (green belt)
• Good project management skills (Plan & Time)
• Good communications skills
• Good level of English to sustain technical discussions and report progress
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, complete tasks to deadlines
• Ability to work on multiple projects, prioritize, monitor the progress by using PvM software
• Collaborate in cross functional projects with a variety of stakeholders
• Ability to think out of the box to solve process challenges (creativity)
• Ability to gather and analyse process and quality data with statistical software
• Hands-on mentality
• Agile

Our offer

If you tick most of the boxes and you are still interested, than have a look at our offer:

• A role for 40 hours per week in an international & dynamic environment
• A good salary and a bonus scheme
• 30 holidays annually
• A Pension Scheme with the “Stichting Bedrijfstakpensioenfonds voor de Zoetwarenindustrie’’
• A comprehensive wellbeing and welfare system that includes, life insurance, gym discount, health insurance group discounts, lease bike and much more
• Access to Empowr online and offline support for employees
• Fun office activities
• and of course, a taste of our products!

Interested?

Send us your resume and motivation letter. Only reactions with both will be handled.