What we ask

• An academic degree in (Food) Process technology, Chemical Engineering or a related field;
• Relevant experience in a food/chemical/engineering company (10+ years);
• Good knowledge of butter processes and understanding of dairy production processes;
• Experienced in process licensing in capex projects, including technology selection and implementation;
• Structured problem solving and process optimization (6-sigma green or black belt is a pre);
• Good project and stakeholder management skills and experience in working in dynamic and multi-culture project environments;
• Proven collaboration with internal and external partners for technological advancements;
• The following key competences: analytical, fact-based, independent, solution oriented, well organized, critical.

What we offer

At FrieslandCampina you work on strong, globally loved brands enjoyed by millions every day, like Friso, Campina, Chocomel and Frisian Flag. As a farmer-owned cooperative, we combine an international environment with a clear social and sustainable purpose. We support your growth through training, coaching and internal career opportunities. With trust and autonomy, you can make real impact. 

Employment benefits: 

• Salary between €5.280 and €7.166 gross per month (full-time), depending on experience and fit for the role; 
• A workweek of 32 to 38 hours, a 5% year-end allowance, 12,5% bonus, 8% holiday allowance and a pension scheme; 
• A train card and/or €0.23 per km (max. 30 km one way); 
• 200 hours of annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 40 hours.

Vacancy description

In this role, you are expected to be able to realize the following in your area of expertise:

• Ability to identify opportunities for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing product quality in our butter factories;
• Process licensing of Capex projects;
• Translate and scale up innovations to the production environment;
• Lead Root-Cause-Analysis of complex problems within the factories;
• Translate knowledge to technology standards and actively check for validation in our factories;
• Closely work together with other departments such as R&D, production, quality assurance, and marketing to ensure that technology initiatives are properly integrated into the overall business strategy;
• Ensure that all your work complies with relevant regulations and standards, such as those related to food safety, quality, and labelling;
• Provision of training and support to employees on your expertise field, systems and tools to ensure that they are effectively integrated into the business.