Food Technology Innovation Manager Job in Zuid - Holland, Oud-Beijerland , Netherlands

More than 100 years ago, a young Frank C. Mars started making candies in his Tacoma, Washington kitchen. From that simple beginning, his son Forrest built Mars into the mature company it is today, first by creating the MILKY WAY® bar with his father and later by expanding the business overseas and diversifying into new categories like pet care and food. Today, the Mars family of Associates is 80,000 strong in 78 countries around the world. Through all that growth, we’ve remained a private, family-owned business, with passionate Associates who are united and guided by The Five Principles.

The Five Principles are the heart of everything we do. Each one of our principles — Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom — inspires us to do our best.

Food Technology Innovation Manager Job Description

Job description: Are you the creative thinker who will lead breakthrough technology developments ?    

Technology Innovation Manager    
Oud Beijerland     70.000 - 92.000 €

Discover a world which people are constantly shaping  

At Mars, we believe in giving everyone the toughest deal there is: freedom.The freedom to grow, the freedom to excel, to make decisions, to challenge yourself and your team- in short, the freedom to take responsibility.  

Activities & Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading technology innovation and efficient production technology as part of the Mars business strategy
• Identifying, strategically assessing and leading the development of progressive or disruptive new technologies that are new to the food industry or to Mars
• Developing and executing external technology innovation plans, in close relationships with  Mars food technology council, Global Technology leadership team, Commercial and Intellectual Property teams
• Managing a team of 2 managers and their 6 direct reports
• Providing leadership on fundamental and applied scientific understanding of food technologies for regional teams in Engineering, Production and R&D teams
• Developing concept lines and pilots of engineering solutions using internal and external capabilities with the aim to define the technical specification for an industrial solution
• Member of the European and Global Technology network, managing interdependencies and alignment for Technology related across regions
• Reporting to the R&D Food Vice President.

Food Technology Innovation Manager Job Requirements

What we offer

• A permanent position at a global company producing A-brands.
• An environment that considers your personal qualities and stimulates (international) career opportunities.
• Flexible working times.
• An excellent salary and a good package of fringe benefits, tailored to your commitment and performance.

• Master's degree in Process Technology, Industrial / Mechanical Engineering or Food Science, possibly with an additional PhD degree or a similar background
• Several years of experience in a leadership role within technology development or food processing, with robust competencies in mechanic, chemical engineering, electrical solutions
• Proven track record in creativity for breakthrough solutions.
• Outstanding problem solving skills combined with good developed interpersonal skills
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English
• Willing to travel internationally 30% of the time

Food Technology Innovation Manager Application Information

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