Company: IRCA Group is a leading international B2B provider of semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and gelato markets. Our products cater to independent producers as well as large food manufacturers. We produce chocolate, decorations, creams, inclusions, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, and other bakery/pastry essentials. Headquartered in Italy, IRCA Group boasts a strong track record of growth over the past decade, with 22 manufacturing facilities all over the world, 2000+ employee and €1 billion of revenues.
What we offer
IRCA fosters a dynamic environment, embracing diversity and valuing diverse perspectives and international experiences, offering a stimulating context. We promote professional growth by providing tailor-made development programs and career advancement opportunities locally and internationally. With locations worldwide, we offer the chance to work on international projects, collaborate across cultures, and gain a global perspective. Joining our team means becoming part of a global community of passionate professionals dedicated to making a difference. If you are looking for stimulating challenges and the chance to contribute your ideas for process improvement in an ever-growing company, IRCA is the right place.
Purpose of Position
To assist new product development that meet company/customer requirements and can be incorporated into the product portfolio.
To develop improvements, new applications and/or variants of existing products.
Description of Main Activities/Responsibilities:
Assist in developing new concepts for products and processes, testing technical feasibility
Assist in determining required product properties in collaboration with (process technologist) and production team
Exploring and proposing new production techniques
Testing existing and new ingredients, materials and tooling/equipment
Assist in developing prototypes, samples for assessment, approval and benchmarking
Helping to design and test new tooling (e.g. molds, tools) and processes
Constantly checking if products meet company/customer, QA and legal requirements
Helping to analyze and optimize the quality and efficiency of the production process, ensuring quality and product safety
Supporting other departments with solving technical / product-related issues
Defining (N)PD forms for product definition and transfer to operations
Briefing production on (new) product features and production requirements
Requirements:
Good understanding of chocolate, coloring, production processes and techniques
Able to work in a team and willing to share
Independent thinker with courage to test and internally propose new ideas
Flexible and perseverant
Out of the box mentality
Positive minded, proactive and able to record technical data’s and produce reports
Ability to accurately complete documentation, e.g. (N)PD forms, testing results, etc.
Advanced English in speech and writing
Good computer skills, mainly Microsoft Word and Excel
Ability to understand and work with NPD and chocolate equipment / tooling / machines
Good mathematical skills
Familiar with recipes and ingredients as well as the accurate measurement of ingredients
Understanding of market & consumer trends and company / customer requirements
