Senior R&D Manager Patisserie MISSION At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. We have more than 10,000 employees in over 70 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.1 billion euros (in 2023). Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical. To build our team we are looking for a Senior R&D Manager Patisserie to join our R&D team. WHAT YOU WILL DO: <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Lead, mentor and develop a team of 6 R&D professionals, driving performance, collaboration and continuous improvement.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Contribute to defining the strategic direction of the Patisserie R&D function, including innovation focus areas, product investments and resource allocation.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Set, track and optimize key R&D KPIs to ensure team effectiveness and project success.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Drive new product development across key categories (Cream Fillings & Decors, Fruit), managing the full lifecycle from ideation to industrial scale-up and customer implementation.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Support and shape the innovation pipeline in close collaboration with R&D leadership.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Work hands-on with both laboratory and industrial equipment to transform ideas into scalable solutions.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Lead product roll-out projects at customer production sites, ensuring successful implementation and performance.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Act as a technical point of contact (TPOC) for key accounts, translating complex technical concepts into clear, actionable insights.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Identify opportunities and mitigate risks within existing partnerships, contributing to business growth.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Build and share technical expertise in patisserie ingredients and applications, driving knowledge across teams.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Stay up to date with UK food legislation and ensure compliance and forward-looking awareness.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Promote a structured, data-driven approach to experimentation and discovery within the team.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Develop and maintain strong networks with customers, industry experts, equipment manufacturers, and internal stakeholders.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Foster collaboration with global teams and ensure alignment with Business Unit specialists at headquarters.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Encourage a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing through industry engagement and research partnerships.</li> </ul> WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Have at least 5 years of experience managing and leading teams.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Have at least 10 years of experience in the food industry, particularly in Research or New Product Development.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Food Science or an equivalent field.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Be willing and able to travel within the UK and occasionally abroad (approximately 40%).</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Be proficient in computer use, particularly Microsoft Office Suite and SAP tools.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Hold a valid driver’s license.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Hold a Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Hold a HACCP Level 3 certification.</li> <li style="background-color:white;vertical-align:top;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 23.2px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Demonstrate curiosity and a continuous drive to explore new ideas and innovative ways to apply existing knowledge. </li> </ul> WHY WOULD YOU JOIN PURATOS?<a name="_Hlk109643089"></a> You will be welcomed in a dynamic, entrepreneurial work environment where passion for innovation, team spirit and continuous improvement are key. You will have responsibilities and the possibility to take ownership of your work and grow yourself. In addition, you can count on attractive benefits such as : <ul style="margin-bottom:0.0in;margin-top:0.0px"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Competitive salary.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Company car or car allowance (£600 per month / £7,200 per year).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Annual bonus scheme (5%).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Long Service Awards.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Private healthcare (single coverage funded by Puratos; family coverage available at employee cost).</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Annual salary review.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Pension scheme: 3.5% employee / 5% employer or 5% employee / 7.5% employer.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">25 days of annual leave plus UK bank holidays.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Life insurance (2x salary) and 20% spouse pension.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Monthly recognition scheme.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Access to Perkbox discount platform.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma, sans-serif">Learning & Development – Structured programs with a target of 5 learning days per year.</li> </ul> Are you ready to join and Grow Your Magic? Watch our corporate movie and feel the Puratos Magic: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRsBzuRlNI">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNRsBzuRlNI</a> ABOUT PURATOS Puratos has been developing innovative products for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate industry since 1919, the group’s annual turnover now exceeds 3€ billion. We believe that Food innovation is energy for good. That is why we are constantly striving to grow our positive impact with the creation of innovative food solutions that promote health & well-being and steadily move businesses, customers, people, and the planet forward. We help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we improve the lives of people and protect the planet.

Senior R&D Manager - Patisserie (Fringford, GB) @ Puratos NV

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