Process Engineering specialist - Food Industry

Our client is a global leader in food manufacturing, known for its strong focus on innovation and operational excellence. The Process Expert plays a key role in optimizing production processes, leading new product introductions, and improving plant performance across liquid and solid chocolate processing operations.

Jobomschrijving

Lead new product introduction (NPI), process transfers, and factory trials Optimize production lines to improve throughput, reduce waste and losses Define and implement process standards, work instructions and recipes Collaborate with R&D, quality, engineering and operations teams Analyze process performance and identify continuous improvement actions Support and coach shopfloor teams on best practices and standards Manage process validation linked to chocolate liquid & solid processing Drive product industrialization and ensure compliance with quality standards Engineering degree (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial or similar) First experience in FMCG / food / process industry Strong knowledge of chocolate or similar processing technologies:

Mixing, refining, conching, tempering, depositing Understanding of rheology and process parameters Familiarity with SAP, MES or industrial automation tools Hands-on mindset with strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to influence, train and engage operational teams Fluent in English (and French/Dutch preferred)