Cermenate, IT
R&D Manager
We are looking for an R&D Manager to join our Global R&D team at Bolton Food, in our plant of Cermenate.
How you make the difference
As R&D Manager, you will drive product innovation and development, exploring new concepts, technologies and categories to address evolving consumer needs and unlock new growth opportunities. In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative product ideas from concept to industrialization, ensuring technical feasibility and product quality while supporting the development of your team.
How your agenda looks like:
- Product Innovation & Development: Manage product innovation and development projects, exploring new product concepts and categories in line with consumer needs, market trends and business opportunities.
- Research & Innovation: Identify and assess new technologies, ingredients and product solutions, contributing to the development of innovative concepts and future growth opportunities.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Marketing, Quality, Operations and other relevant functions to translate product briefs into feasible solutions and ensure alignment throughout the development process.
- Project Management & Industrialization: Coordinate product development activities from concept to industrialization, monitoring project progress and ensuring technical feasibility, product quality and compliance with applicable standards.
- People Management: Guide and support the development of a direct report, setting priorities, coordinating activities and fostering professional growth.
Your team:
You will report directly to the Global R&D Director Food.
What makes you a great fit:
- Education: Degree in Food Science and Technology, Food Engineering, Chemistry, Biotechnology or a related scientific field.
- Work Experience: 5–10 years of relevant experience in R&D and product development within the food industry, ideally including experience in product innovation and the development of new product categories.
- Technical Skills: Strong expertise in food product development and R&D processes. Solid understanding of food technologies, product quality, and applicable regulatory requirements, with the ability to identify and assess new technologies and develop innovative product solutions.
- Soft Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, project management, cross-functional collaboration, proactive mindset and ability to lead and develop others.
- Languages: Fluent in both Italian and English.
What’s in for you:
- Starting Salary: from € 50.000 (based on experience and skills)
- Work Location: Cermenate, Italy
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
- Possibility of Remote Working: Yes, flexible smart working policy
- Benefits: Meal vouchers worth €12 per day/canteen, health insurance, Corporate welfare plan;
- CCNL: Alimentare
Curious About Us? Dive In:
Bolton is an Italian family-owned fast-moving consumer goods company with 10.500 people located across 60 offices, 17 production facilities, 10 R&D laboratories, and 14 fishing vessels worldwide. With a diverse portfolio of over 60 quality brands, Bolton has been enriching the lives of millions of people every day for more than 75 years, making their everyday more delicious, more enjoyable, useful, and beautiful.
About Bolton Food
Bolton Food and Tri Marine, business unit of Bolton, oversee the entire food supply chain, including managing a fleet of fishing vessels and promoting sustainable fisheries (in collaboration with WWF and OXFAM). The production is conducted through a network of 10 specialized plants globally. We offer a range of well-known brands such as Rio Mare, Saupiquet, Cuca, and Isabel, providing innovative and carefully-prepared food products enjoyed by millions of families worldwide.
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